FranFNP13

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1. Should DNP's be able to practice on their own? How do you feel about midlevel encroachment

   FranFNP13 replied to curiousobserver's topic in Advanced Practice

   jaycam, ASN, RN, please consider that this is not a comparison of apples to apples. Nursing and medicine are two separate houses on the same block. Working as a CNA, practicing as an LPN/RN are...

2. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

   FranFNP13 replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   Never too old! Just began my first job as a NP at the ripe old age of 47. Your experience is going to make you seem like a rock star to your 20 something

3. First NP job-toxic work environment vs. newbie blues

   FranFNP13 replied to FranFNP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   BCgradnurse, MSN, RN, NP My intention was to apply for loan reimbursement. The work is immense and the stress is great for the additional funds, which would be surely be beneficial. But the question...

4. First NP job-toxic work environment vs. newbie blues

   FranFNP13 replied to FranFNP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   SnowShoeRN, MSN, NP I have learned so much since beginning practice in this environment. And I love my patients. But, I know that my health has suffered since beginning this job. My...

5. First NP job-toxic work environment vs. newbie blues

   FranFNP13 replied to FranFNP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   TikToc411-Thank you for your reply. I will say that I have learned to keep the problems limited. My primary concerns were the other issues. My friend left that practice. She had dropped off the...

6. First NP job-toxic work environment vs. newbie blues

   FranFNP13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi. I have been combing the net trying to find advice about this topic. I am in my forties and have worked alot of years in many roles. I just started my first NP job at a federally qualified...