KetafolDNP DNP, CRNA, NP

KetafolDNP has 13 years experience as a DNP, CRNA, NP and specializes in Anesthesiology, General Practice.

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1. Respiratory Nursing - new RT??

   KetafolDNP replied to KetafolDNP's topic in General Specialties

   I agree - it would have to be a formal program as part of a university. How many credits I'm not

2. Family nurse practitioner's scope of practice in treating mental illness in primary care in indiana

   KetafolDNP replied to Sam. W's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   My FNP program had a semester of "primary care psychiatry". We used a textbook aptly named "Primary care psychiatry, 2e" by Robert McCarron. Great text. Also helps answer questions of when to refer,...

3. Advocating for the Integrity of the ARNP

   KetafolDNP replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   Thanks OP. I agree there is a quality control issue among NP programs in the country. This is now beginning to be reflected in data slowly (and quite sadly). I was also critical of my FNP program as I...

4. Respiratory Nursing - new RT??

   KetafolDNP posted a topic in General Specialties

   General question/assessing interest...this is all theoretical... Are there any RNs out there who would be interested in undergoing formal coursework to become certified to perform the duties...

5. Nurse Practitioner - Emergency Nurse Practitioner

   KetafolDNP replied to oncnurse1021's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   The AAENP is the professional organization for ENPs and they have lots of information on their website. They also have a list of all ENP academic programs. There are 3 routes to becoming certified as...

6. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

   KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I don’t believe that today’s students mindset or training is less intent on independent practice. The younger generation of CRNAs is more likely to be a member of the AANA and contribute to the...

7. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

   KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The amount of CRNA programs has been relatively steady over time because it’s an enormous undertaking to create a program. Wolford I think is an unfortunate example of how the system should work....

8. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

   KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I agree that the curriculum alone should be enough to pass the boards, and that a board prep course can be a red flag. Making board exams harder would mean that a university would need to rethink its...

9. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

   KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I agree with you, NP curriculum needs an overhaul. There’s wild variety in the content provided to APRNs between different universities. Then certifying bodies are to blame. Period. Yes the...

10. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

    KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One easy work around that has worked in the CRNA world is to simply make the certification exam more challenging. If the exams hold the the graduate to a higher caliber of knowledge the universities...

11. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

    KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with what you said - I’d just add that we as a profession are only as strong as our weakest links. There are APRNs who are much more competent than their physician counterparts but that...

12. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

    KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've posted on this before and I think it's time for the nursing profession to make some changes to the DNP to make everyone happy. This is what I'd propose. 1) BSN-DNP programs with APRN...

13. DNP: Mirroring the Path of DO?

    KetafolDNP replied to AF2BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The DNP was originally intended to be a terminal degree for APRNs only. You can see the AACN's original paper on the subject from 2004. It later opened up to be more inclusive though some argued...

14. New Paradigm for the DNP. What do you think?

    KetafolDNP replied to KetafolDNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thanks for your two cents. I agree that the DNP should include translational science as that is directly applicable to clinical practice. I’m reminded that in its inception - the AACNs 2004 position...

15. New Paradigm for the DNP. What do you think?

    KetafolDNP replied to KetafolDNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you for your comment! It is very constructive. I agree with everything you said. I'd summarize it as: (1) Overemphasis on secondary competencies in DNP programs, at the expense of primary...