DrEdwina

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1. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title Physician?

   DrEdwina replied to RMARTINNC's topic in NP

   I had a chance to view the language at the Social Security site. It is true, the APN is viewed as a professional working in collaboration with the physician. Social Security do view the Optometrist, Chriopractor as a physician. The reason; they al...

2. Clinical Doctorate in Anesthsia

   DrEdwina replied to Lambert5883's topic in CRNA

   For NP's The proposal was approved. The first Practice Doctorate NP's graduated from Columbia, in New York.

3. Dozens of nurses at Northern California hospital balk at wearing locators

   DrEdwina replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   Hospitals, Clinics and Agencies would save a lot of money if they did use locators on MD's. It would be interesting where their locations may reveal.

4. took NCLEX yesterday...

   DrEdwina replied to scorpiolisa's topic in NCLEX

   Congradulations! I passed by boards the first time when 500 was tops and 350 was miminal for passing. Well to the NURSE World. :balloons:

5. What can nurses really do to help our dying profession?

   DrEdwina replied to Blue11RN's topic in General Nursing

   When I first became a nurse, mentoring and teaching was done by all nurses. You were welcome with open arms. Many nurses shared their secrets on how to perform a certain task. Over the years, things have drastically changed. Nurses are the forefr...

6. Clinical Doctorate in Anesthsia

   DrEdwina replied to Lambert5883's topic in CRNA

   Finally, someone has addressed this issue of being called doctor. Why not? as stated before, you are a Clinical Doctor in Primary Care. Nurses keep downing their abilities as healthcare providers. It is time for the clinical doctorate. Optometri...

7. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

   DrEdwina replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

   Hello Everyone? I am a RN since 1976 with a background in Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, Nursing Administration, and now a FNP. Recently, I was approached to help out with a new LVN program. In order for me to be qualified to teach I must have t...

8. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

   DrEdwina replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in NP

   Go for the FNP, I am very glad I did. All avenues are open to you and you are best utilized to the fullest.

9. Are patients confused about what to call NP's?

   DrEdwina replied to epiphany's topic in NP

   Nurse Smith or NP Smith is respectful. But addressing any nurse by first name to a patient I feel is unprofessional. We must behave more professional. When communicating with our peers, most prefer you call them by their first name. In my clinical se...

10. Are patients confused about what to call NP's?

    DrEdwina replied to epiphany's topic in NP

    This is a good issue. Most patients when they hear the first word Nurse, don't hear Practitioner. Many Patients end up calling you by your first name. I have a Doctorate degree. One patient called me Doctor, acknowledging my degree, but knowing I am ...