NP + RN - can I do both part time?

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Hi there,

I'm looking for a little advice. I'm finishing up my DNP program and will begin working as a PMHNP in the summer. I'm really looking forward to it.

However, I started out in the ED and still love it. I want to always keep my "foot in the door" as a bedside RN.

Can I work per diem as an RN in an ED while working as an NP elsewhere? I haven't come across any scope of practice mandates that say I HAVE to work to my highest license. Anyone else doing this??

This is the law in NC. You can work at a level that is not your highest licensure, but you are legally held to the standards of your highest licensure.

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This is the law in NC. You can work at a level that is not your highest licensure, but you are legally held to the standards of your highest licensure.

Was just about to type this in!

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I doubt it... they will insure me for claims made by patients while I'm practicing as an NP.

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Thanks for your feedback, all! I sure appreciate it and I will be investigating NP-RN scope laws in the state I will be working in and exploring my options. :)

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I will be doing both.

I will be starting a PRN NP position soon and I work for a nursing agency and the VA. I plan to keep all of them and possibly find a couple more NP positions. Eventually I will drop the agency, but as long as they pay me $43 an hour nights I will stay with them lol. With that being said, I have my own malpractice for RN and will get some for NP which is so much MORE expensive, but i dont trust any company to help me if something bad happens. which is why i have no loyalty to any of my jobs but the VA *Ill be there until i die*

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