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  1. NP role in the Neuro ICU

    I didn't work in a Neuro ICU as an RN but always in an ICU. I actually worked in the Medicine/Transplant ICU at the same hospital I am at now. I agree with jaun de la cruz that networking and experience are very important. A good critical care backg...
  2. NP role in the Neuro ICU

    I actually am an ACNP in a Neuro ICU in a large academic center. We have 5 NPs on our team (working on getting up to 8). We, along with the senior residents who join us monthly from Neurology and Anesthesia are responsible for the 24/7 in-house call ...
  3. First Acute Care NP Interview

    I know this is late and probably after your interview but I agree with all of what Juan said. I was hired into an intensivist group as the first NP in the group with the 2nd hired shortly after me with me not having much say in that hire (fortunately...
  4. ICU ARNP vs Neurosurgical ARNP

    So I am a Neuro ICU NP. Our team admits our own patients to the Neuro unit (seizures, Myasthenia, MS, Stroke, etc) but then we are also the critical care consult for all of Neurosurgeries patients and co-manage them while they are in the ICU. I love ...
  5. Anybody else in hiring limbo?

    If anyone is interesting in critical care in the Midwest we are hiring for NPs in a Neuro ICU, really an intensivist role with comprehensive care
  6. Selecting a certification test date

    I personally got my clearance to test and scheduled my exam for 3 weeks later and told myself I would study hard in that time. I will tell you that at about the two week mark I was wishing I had scheduled my test for then. I felt ready and was burnt ...
  7. I didnt take the FNP exam but I took the ANCC ACNP exam and I would say definetely review your ethical terms. Having a clear understanding of the definitions will help decipher the questions. As for a rewiew for those areas I dont know. The review co...
  8. Rejection has got me so low

    Perhaps look into taking a class or going to a lecture/conference related to case management. I' not in case management so I don't know what is out there but I'm sure there is something. Without experience in the area you are probably losing out to p...
  9. Questions for ACNP and students

    YES! This! Juan- It sounds like you have a great set up for the orientation and training of ACNPs. I wish we had that going on where I am. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of ACNPs in my area because the closest program is 180 miles away. In fact, ...
  10. Your opinion of the DNP

    I happened to be on my alma mater's website, and I noticed that they have completely gotten rid of all of their MSN level Nurse Practitioner programs and have turned them into a DNP. I'm assuming this is because of the recommendation of the AACN, how...
  11. Grad School with Full-time employment

    As mentioned before the PTO option is there but you could also look into taking a leave of absence when clinical hours are the heaviest.
  12. Questions for ACNP and students

    Ha! incredible, incredibly.....thats what I get for posting when I've been up for a long time! Clinicals are really what you make of them. We had to find our own preceptors so I was sure to find things I was interested in. We had to do some general ...
  13. Associate RN to NP???

    Yes, there are programs that go from an RN to MSN, they are just few and far between I believe. I am aware of a program in the midwest that has an RN to MSN program, its a private school in Omaha. RN to MSN - Clarkson College
  14. Questions for ACNP and students

    Hi! I think the ACNP is a great route for you if you want to stay in the critical care environment. So, here's my answer to your questions: 1.) Are you happy choosing this route instead of FNP? Yes, incredible happy! 2.) What made you choose this...
  15. Future U Penn ACNP Student!! :)

    Congrats. I dont think you will regret the decision to go back to school at all. I just finished my ACNP in December and have recently passed the ANCC certification exam and am starting my new job and could not be happier. Now I am finally feeling li...