Skeptic

Skeptic MSN, NP

Skepticism, Anti Quackery

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  1. Hello, does anyone know of any activist groups within the NP community that are actively trying to make NP standards more rigorous? We have so many for profit programs and the amount of NP's that say...
  2. Question for recent graduates, or honestly, any currently practicing NP. Do you still read/study? If so, how often and what materials do you use? (flashcards, reading textbooks, question banks,...
  3. NP Education/Activism

    I agree! I get nervous letting family members see an NP unless I know them well. I know that will ruffle some feathers but oh well. We have to do better and I know good and well we are not the only...
  4. Psych NPs that Quit Psych

    I'll never understand this whole concept of a "holistic NP" or "holistic provider". All providers should be providing a "holistic" approach. Meaning we should be teaching patients about proper diet,...
  5. ACNP in Psych Hospital?

    Are there any ACNP's here that work or have worked in an Acute Care Psych Hospital? If so, what was your role/job like?? I have an opportunity to work at one. Mostly handling follow up...
  6. Looks like I'll see you at orientation! I booked my hotel, I'll be driving about 3 hours from the Atlanta
  7. I'm not too worried about finding preceptors for clinicals. I've been working in healthcare a long time so I have a decent amount of contacts. I just got access to Typhon, that is the system they use...
  8. I find it a bit concerning that people look for the "fastest" route to become a healthcare provider. Does decreased quantity equal a quality product? Not saying it does or doesn't but I'd prefer to...
  9. I'm starting the post graduate PMHNP program in the Spring of 2024. The process has been a little long. You first do the graduate application and after everything is submitted it takes weeks to hear...
  10. Yes, I think it is the 11th and 12th. Looks like I everything in that they need and registration opens at the end of
  11. NP Education Idea

    So I was sitting around thinking and reading a lot of the online debates about MSN versus DNP education. The whole independent practice debate where some NP's say they are "just as good" as Docs. The...
  12. The school gets notified when your results are available. I got an email about a week after my background was done with the next
  13. Hello, I was accepted for the post graduate (I'm already an ACNP) PMHNP program that starts in January 2024. Are you doing the full program or post-grad? I did the background check and drug...
  14. NP Education Idea

    Great questions..... 1. I think that these NP's would have to be "grandfathered" in and in order for this to work you would have to say any NP's who graduate January 2025 of later these rules...
  15. University of Alabama

    No, the only thing I got was an email back Monday of last week from someone in admissions saying that everything would be reviewed by Friday. It is now Friday the following week and I still haven't...
  16. The University of North Alabama FNP

    Yes, I'll be starting classes on the Oct/Nov. start date. I'll be at the November on site training unless I end up getting accepted into the University of Alabama. I was supposed to know last week if...
  17. University of Alabama

    I'm still waiting on a decision for their Spring Post Masters PMHNP program. Hoping to hear something soon since they said everything will reviewed by
  18. The University of North Alabama FNP

    I was accepted to start in the Post Masters PMHNP program this fall. Still waiting to hear back from the University of Alabama before I register for classes. So far the process isn't too bad...other...
  19. University of Alabama

    Does anyone know what type of questions they ask on the online
  20. I would be careful with this. "You know what they call alternative medicine that's been proved to work? - Medicine.” ― Tim Minchin NP's should be practicing evidence or science based...
  21. Does anyone use Anki to study? If so do you know of any good decks that are more suited for NP's? I haven't found many. I did find a new one called AnkiNP (I think you can find it on Instagram as...
  22. Picmonic and nursing books

    Both are great! I use Picmonic every single day in my Nurse Practitioner program and it has been awesome! It uses research proven learning methods such as spaced repetition and active recall. I would...
  23. Graceland University NP Spring 2020

    Update! I am in my 2nd semester and things are going great! A lotttt of reading is
  24. Anyone here applying to either the FNP or ACNP at Graceland University for Spring 2020? Awaiting word on if I was accepted or not
  25. FNP with 8 wk classes/one at time format

    I don't think you could pay me to do 8 week classes, unless it is for a nursing theory class. Far too much information to learn in an 8 week class for something like