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1. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

   kit123 replied to Sage1's topic in NP

   Sorry for the errata in number 2 Meant to write AI ... So while I support our increased education and growth there will be competitors. Who do I mean for instance : --Family Practitioners if they show better aggregate indices like ...

2. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

   kit123 replied to Sage1's topic in NP

   That is a great question. My husband is an MD and we have seven other MDs in the family. You may want to address this with both HR, the AANC and the AANP. There are challenges with running your own business, chiefly liability. In addition liab...

3. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

   kit123 replied to Sage1's topic in NP

   In all technical fields, including NP work, I believe that they might look at our age. This may not be due to individual strength but rather HR experience with mild fluid/crystalized intelligence changes that occur with age. This is also true in engi...

4. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

   kit123 replied to Sage1's topic in NP

   I was in ancillary care, then RN, & then FNP age 49 yo. Worked in several states after decades of tertiary care, found interviews are varied and my husband is an MD. Here is what I learned from my interviews and speaking with medical administrat...

5. Is there a Registered Dietitian program for RN's?

   kit123 replied to Tanguera's topic in Career Support

   https://www.bridgeport.edu/news/nutrition-certifications/ https://dietitiansondemand.com/breaking-down-the-masters-degree-mandate-for-dietitians/ Hi, I am a retired RD who became an FNP. Certainly, we can all attai...

6. RN vs. RD

   kit123 replied to summerlie's topic in General Nursing

   This is a great question. You should interview persons from both professions. I am a career changer that was licensed in all three areas of your interest. That is I was an RD, got an MPH. Then I returned in a nursing grad entry program completing an ...

7. Non-compliance/medical neglect in a child with an open case with protective services

   kit123 replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

   I am an FNP who was also a dietitian with an MPH. I feel broken hearted for you because FTT is frequently a problem with social neglect on the part of the mother.. While you cannot breach confidentiality, I do understand why reporting now seems to b...