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  1. The DNP and what it means for the APN

    prairienp replied to StangGang92's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    i agree, what is required isn't always what is done. my np ms program required 350 clinical hours or so back in the mid 80s, but i was actually closer to 1200. when other professionals review...

  2. The DNP and what it means for the APN

    prairienp replied to StangGang92's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    agree, nps have and will continue to provide excellent patient care. the clinical issue is often confused. several have suggested the dnp is not "more" clinical oriented compared to the ms fnp,...

  3. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    prairienp replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you clarify which professional degree NP or PA that all those useless general education courses (stuff) did not apply ?

  4. Rush vs Vanderbilt

    prairienp replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    having attended rush i can tell you they are great. excellent faculty, very supportive. they do not have a sports team, the focus is on healthcare education. vandy has a great reputation. my vote...

  5. FNP CERT EXAM

    prairienp replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stay with Fitzgerald, attend her review course if

  6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    prairienp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    i agree, the bsn as entry into practice has been pursued for a long time, more like 40/50 years. in fact, one state had the bs as entry into practice from the mid eighties until the early 2000s. my...

  7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    prairienp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    i agree, the dnp will not be a requirement for awhile. i do know that the ancc and aanp are considering the impact of the dnp on certification exams. i know that nonpf and ccne are recommending the...

  8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    prairienp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    as a moderator, if you want me to pm you what and by whom slamming is happening, please let me know. i am not sure if anyone has ever posted saying nps are equal to mds, maybe someone did, the...

  9. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    prairienp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    what is really needed? i am thinking the ivory tower is responsible for the creation of the np role, which has developed in the past few decades. i am thinking nursing and the ivory tower have been...

  10. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

    prairienp replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on whose perspective. The hospital has found the residents less costly, as our tax dollars covers the expense (salary/+ expenses). Now if our tax dollars are not used for resident salaries you...

  11. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

    prairienp replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    simply having insurance will allow access, at least for many of my patients. i have a large cohort who typically are seen when they are so ill i need to send to the hospital. call me optimistic, i...

  12. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

    prairienp replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i am quite optimistic for nps and np practice. i see a significant increase in the need for nps in primary care. a welcome change in the approach to prevention and wellness exams versus the "sick"...

  13. practice without physician involvement?

    prairienp replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    how does deal with practice without physician involvement? the constant bashing of np education, nursing theories , and wishing you had been a pa is confusing. numerous threads lately asking for...

  14. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    prairienp replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    did you actually read the whole article? the part about the authors not being able to determine who ordered the tests, rather only if the test was ordered for the patients. the np patients had higher...

  15. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    prairienp replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    agree, the abstract didn't mention lab tests. sorry, i had not read the article in 20 years, didn't recall all the specifics. what about the number of medications ordered, is that also a massive flaw?...

  16. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    prairienp replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    please do as you have recommended, provide reference(s) that nps order more tests. i will do my review as i recall an insomnia study in the mid 90s that compared mds to nps done by a md that concluded...

  17. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    prairienp replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Are you being

  18. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    prairienp replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    why would freedom differ between online and inclass? "color" is good, I like to assess if positive or negative, consider the interaction highly valuable. Much like seeing a patient, I feel more...

  19. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    prairienp replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    online and sitting in class expectations are dependent on the course instructor. both can have great learning opportunities and both very poor. my preference is in class, the ability to assess tone...

  20. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    prairienp replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This would only apply if an individual state BON moved to requiring a DNP education for NPs. If after this requirement is passed, the license expires, yes a DNP would be

  21. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    prairienp replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    having been through several np accreditations in my life and never a medical school accreditation i cant say if they are or are not equal. have you been through both? i have been through regional...

  22. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    prairienp replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't read the article, I think I was listening to the NBC nightly news and they mentioned something about touch. They had images of healthcare providers (I think MDs) and a waitresses. They were...

  23. NP school or pharmacy

    prairienp replied to rapidash425's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why not do both, Univ of Hawaii is starting a dual program, or at least has received federal funding to do

  24. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    prairienp replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hostile adj. 1. of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: [color=#226699]hostile forces; hostile acts. 2. feeling or showing enmity or ill will; antagonistic: [color=#226699]a hostile remark....

  25. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    prairienp replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    yes, the programs of study are different, no argument. the intent of the discussion is regarding education of providers. didn't see the thread asking pas and mds to bash np programs of study. if you...