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  1. Advantages/Disadvantages of NP vs PA

    caldje replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    and although I didn't use the word. I meant, not better TRAINED. You are making a blanket statement regarding the trianing recieved by WHNPs and PA. You, however, have absolutely no evidence to...

  2. Advantages/Disadvantages of NP vs PA

    caldje replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please don't forget that the typical PA program involves pediatrics, internal medicine, family practice, ob/gyn, surgical, emergency medicine, etc. rotations. So, even though it may 'seem' like a PA...

  3. Advantages/Disadvantages of NP vs PA

    caldje replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It depends on the two people applying. If the PA did the OB/GYN residency at arrowhead for PAs then obviously the PA would have more extensive training. It depends on the two people applying, not just...

  4. Abdominal pain

    caldje replied to dory2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    deleted. i think this falls under 'medical

  5. DNP Article

    caldje replied to prairienp's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Don't you mean Nurse Mundinger? JOKING! but i bet she'd be REALLY

  6. 1 year= NP? And programs with this?

    caldje replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So why not go 80 hours a week and make it a 6 month long program? Would you still think that was "the same program?" In fact, I should start that program. I'd probably get rich. There is TOO MUCH...

  7. 1 year= NP? And programs with this?

    caldje replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We are sharing our opinions. My opinion is that it takes more than one year to learn to safely practice at the level of an NP. Prior nursing experience would make a difference if it was in the same...

  8. 1 year= NP? And programs with this?

    caldje replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So if you think that most of the learning is done the year after graduating that is basically saying "time doesn't matter" but then saying in the next sentence "most learning is done in the 'year'...

  9. 1 year= NP? And programs with this?

    caldje replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you reread my post you will see what I was talking about doesn't really have anything to do with what you are saying. I was simply stating I wouldn't want to been seen by, or employ an NP who...

  10. 1 year= NP? And programs with this?

    caldje replied to Lorelai22RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    wow, someone should make a list of these programs and publish them for patients and hiring physicians. I would hate to be treated by someone who couldn't stand to go a WHOLE 2 years and found a...

  11. Help! ideas on getting along with a MD who dislikes NPs

    caldje replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had to post here.. I completely disagree. YOU know you do a good job and treat your patients well. If this doc is saying "if she had her way xyz" and xyz hasn't happened then that tells you a lot...

  12. Very Important question about NP loans! Please help!

    caldje replied to BrandiannRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    50,000 wont be hard to pay back. Be a good NP and dedicate yourself to studies. You won't be rich but you'll be a good NP and your patients will appreciate the sacrifice and hard work you put in, even...

  13. He want to study medicine after finishing his BSN Degree

    caldje replied to Adham Ahmed's topic in General Nursing

    people do if they dont live in the US. most other countries have MBBS

  14. PA in hospitals and their role

    caldje replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    David, Im sorry... but she was saying the exact opposite of what you said she was right about. If you review her post she said the PA could ONLY do the procedure during an

  15. PA in hospitals and their role

    caldje replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I was too harsh, and MAYBE the PA was out of line but I wonder why someone would be capable of doing something in an emergency situation when things are hectic and crazy but NOT able to do...

  16. PA in hospitals and their role

    caldje replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    This is what I was responding to mostly. By the way, peripheral IV access is invasive and if you accidentally withraw the needle over the cath you can create an embolism right? phlebitis?...

  17. PA in hospitals and their role

    caldje replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital is who decides who is qualified to perform what procedures. It is completely unfair for you to decide, arbitrarily, without any information on the training and background of PAs in...

  18. Liability of NP's

    caldje replied to Sunflower3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    for a good collection of algorithms you should look at the book "Ferri's clinical advisor 2008" it has a section full of algorithms that have been taken from various organizations. Im kind of...

  19. Confused about Rapid Strep vs. Throat Culture

    caldje replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    amoxil/augmentin can be given

  20. Confused about Rapid Strep vs. Throat Culture

    caldje replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think I mis-spoke a little bit. I didn't mean macrolides, but specifically zithromax. I understand the concerns about tummy upset with e-mycin, but biaxin is effective and safe without the tummy...

  21. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    caldje replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I made the point to say FNP, not ACNP. Do ACNP's practice hospitalist medicine and insert chest tubes without a physician involved too? DO FNP's get third part reimbursment for their services without...

  22. need help with ABG question

    caldje replied to EDnurse2009's topic in General Nursing

    If there is a high pH you have alkalosis. If the CO2 is high, you are reatining CO2 to try and compensate. If the HCO3 is normal, you don't have too much Bicarb. there is another metabolic cause for...

  23. Liability of NP's

    caldje replied to Sunflower3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As an FNP you won't be alone. Always ask you supervising/colaborating physician if you have any doubt. If you still cannot figure out what to do, refer to the appropriate provider who has the...

  24. Confused about Rapid Strep vs. Throat Culture

    caldje replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Either the use of guidelines or the use of the rapid screen with a followup culture if negative have proven to be cost effective options with the later being the most acurate (of course) since culture...

  25. Dumb question--What do you NPs do?

    caldje replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    some procedures that rural family practice docs in New Mexico can do that rural FNPs cannot do: from the university of new mexico FAQ for their FP residency. How do family practice physicians get...