FullGlass

FullGlass BSN, MSN, NP

Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

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  1. ANCC new exam and format starting May 2019 Why are they changing this, I cant find any answers?

    FullGlass replied to crazyarin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is an option in California to obtain an NP license if an MD certifies you as being capable of NP practice. However, if a person does not get this, then they must pass either the AANP or ANCC...

  2. $750 CA RN License??? No way!

    FullGlass replied to Kdm112990's topic in General Nursing

    Just stop with the identity politics. The fee is the same for all foreign nurses, regardless of race, gender, socioeconomic status, so by definition it is not discriminatory. You are making a racist...

  3. What nursing jobs provide the best foundation for a NP?

    FullGlass replied to citynurse25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you want to be a primary care NP, then your current experience is fine. Working in the hospital as an RN really isn't going to benefit you that much at this point. I am an NP in a rural primary...

  4. Ideal first NP position?

    FullGlass replied to tejon's topic in Advanced Practice

    You don't have to take a general primary care position as your first job. Take the job you are most interested in. If you like Urgent Care and can get a residency in it, then by all means go for it....

  5. Leaving Nursing Program

    FullGlass replied to Wiggly Litchi's topic in General Students

    Why are you unable to complete nursing school b/c of your former fiancee? That doesn't make sense. When you complete a FAFSA, if you are an adult, it only includes your own resources, not a...

  6. Weed

    FullGlass replied to apsent1's topic in General Students

    If you are in doubt, ask! Ask what drugs are being tested for and the school's policy on marijuana use. And to correct some erroneous comments: 1. No one cares if drink on your own time. However,...

  7. Need your opinion

    FullGlass replied to Farrah 34's topic in General Students

    The rule of thumb is that for every one hour of class time, plan on 1-3 hours of studying. 1. You have to actually read the text book and assigned readings. Don't expect to get by on Powerpoint...

  8. Not sure which nursing path to take.

    FullGlass replied to Blueeyes09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The wait list time is not carved in stone. Most people get in sooner than the wait list time, as people on the wait list drop off for various reasons. So get on the wait

  9. Oversupply of Nurse Practitioners

    FullGlass replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't understand your post. Primary care clinics are NOT going to hire more AG-ACNPs. Why on earth would they do that? Most senior citizens are healthy, although many suffer from chronic...

  10. Why don't more NPs advocate for better training?

    FullGlass replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't understand your statement. Didactic content is the same no matter whether it is taught at Hopkins or Acme U. For clinicals, it is the rotations that are key. A student who can get decent...

  11. For ER: FNP or ACNP (Texas)

    FullGlass replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is no "ENP MSN" program that I am aware of. The OP was asking about which programs to apply to. You're talking about a post-master's certification in EM. One still has to get the NP MSN...

  12. For ER: FNP or ACNP (Texas)

    FullGlass replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The Consensus Model is moving away from FNPs in the ER. NPs currently have to choose Adult or Peds Acute

  13. 1st NP Job: Pain Management, bad move?

    FullGlass replied to DavidRNNV's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pain management is a fine choice if it is a reputable clinic. If their website shows they offer multiple types of treatment, and does not emphasize narcotics, then that is a good sign. There are...

  14. For ER: FNP or ACNP (Texas)

    FullGlass replied to ZackFlightRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ACNP program covers ER. I have not heard of an MSN NP program that is only geared towards EM. The trend is away from FNP for the ER and to ACNP. Another option is to become a PA. An FNP...

  15. Why don't more NPs advocate for better training?

    FullGlass replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you. I am curious as to how many subpar for-profit schools are out there. When I reviewed the list of accredited NP programs in California, there were only a few for-profit schools listed. I...

  16. Can I work during an ABSN program?

    FullGlass replied to Bloop41's topic in General Students

    For the 15 month ABSN program - working part time is possible, but no more than 15 hours per week and only if you have excellent time-management skills and are confident you can still have adequate...

  17. Why don't more NPs advocate for better training?

    FullGlass replied to Angeljho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Philosophically, I believe it is up to the individual to get a good education - plenty of good schools are out there. It is then up to the free market to decide who gets hired. Personally, I felt my...

  18. NPs how many hours a week are you considered full time?

    FullGlass replied to amlk's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm not sure what you mean by full-time. Full-time is 40 hours per week. If you mean how many hours you have to work to receive benefits, that varies by employer from 32 to 36 hours per week minimum...

  19. Nursing prerequisites

    FullGlass replied to Kimberlyoch's topic in California Nursing

    The only one of these courses I would say is okay to take online is Physiology. You really need to take Anatomy and Micro in person. Many nursing schools will not accept an online Micro class. In...

  20. Thoughts on vegetarian/ vegan diet

    FullGlass replied to bs76247's topic in General Nursing

    My clinic actually fired an NP who would not stop proselytizing patients about the vegan diet. She claimed a vegan diet would cure everything from obesity to GERD, often with bad results for the poor...

  21. PAs Do Not Like Us

    FullGlass replied to Dodongo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My clinic employs MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs. Never experienced any of these issues either in nursing school rotations or during my job tenure. We all get along and treat each other respectfully and...

  22. Resume tips for AP nursing?

    FullGlass replied to tejon's topic in Advanced Practice

    My school is in the top 5 and they spent a lot of time providing job search coaching. For the resume, here is the format I used and I got 9 NP job offers as a new grad: Name, contact info Education...

  23. Getting into NP school

    FullGlass replied to NCKristiBA's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nursing schools care most about your nursing GPA. An old undergrad GPA from over 10 years ago in a non-nursing field is not that important to them. The GPA predicts your ability to succeed in grad...

  24. 56 and considering NP school

    FullGlass replied to caycar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I changed careers mid-life from business executive to become an NP. Started my first NP job search at age 57 and had no trouble getting a good job. Your maturity is an advantage in many ways and...

  25. How did your program teach physical assessment?

    FullGlass replied to Ready2GradMay09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to a B&M school. The physical assessment course was hybrid, with didactic content on line. We had an in-person lab for 3 hours each session once or twice a week and practiced exam skills...