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  1. What the heck is this doctor thinking? Actually not thinking!

    caldje replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Without more information I cant honestly say the doc isnt doing what he's supposed to. We have to remember that there are many things we dont know. For example, the vast majority of hypertension is...

  2. CRNP: The perfect occupation?

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

    Three things real quick, just as an fyi, nothing more. Physician assistants in PA have just gotten a law change that will allow more autonomy in PA. It seems that as soon as laws change job...

  3. I Need Advice!

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

    always go for what you really want.. no matter what the reason. As long as it doesnt sacrifice your family and happiness. best of luck to

  4. Meds 4 Laser Eye Surgery

    caldje replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    You're probably taking acular, ocuflox, and pred forte. In general, yes, PRK is more painful and risky. Percocet and xanax are not antagonists though. Stop stressing out about it so much. 0.5mg of...

  5. What are the roles of FNPs in hospitals?

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

    I respectfully disagree with most of this post. The link provided to the texas BNE CLEARLY defines that on the job training does not qualify to perform a new procedure not taught in an education...

  6. What are the roles of FNPs in hospitals?

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

    many states are restricting APNs roles to what their educational program prepared them for and practicing outside of that role is considered practicing outside of your scope and to some extent,...

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

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

    I agree billing is important once in practice. I just dont think the decision to not become a midlevel should be made on worries about billing. No PA programs are online. Some have a few classes...

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

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

    I feel bad for you having been introduced to all of this stuff via these forums. Please, please, please FORGET about reimbursement.. dont worry about it. Learn how to take care of folks in whatever...

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

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

    As with NPs, PA statutes vary state by state. Some states have the language you posts prarienp. Is that from ohio's laws? The plain and simple fact is, both PAs and NPs are sued less than doctors. If...

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

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

    Ok, after some more research, something that should be added to the above article is that the "respondeat superior" way of determining "vicarious liability" can be used against the physician if the...

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

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

    this will answer your questions.

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

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

    What about PAs who were nurses before PA

  13. Nitro and Sildenafil?

    caldje replied to banbulance's topic in Emergency

    both drugs exert their therapeutic effect by causing vasodilation. one produces more cGMP (nitro) and one prevents cGMP from breaking down (viagra). cGMP activates a protein that changes calcium...

  14. Silly question re: lab coats

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

    a PDA fixes the pocket problem. ;-) everything you need in the "palm" of your hand so they say.

  15. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    I think you've answered your own question too. Congrats on your new found path.. just duck your head and run. It will be over before you know it. Now you just have to find people to talk to about...

  16. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    here's an abbreviated version of nevada's pa laws. nevada qualifications: graduation from accredited pa program and current nccpa certificate. application: by pa for license (pa must send in...

  17. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    you didnt offend

  18. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    I am afraid that, as above, that opinion is often given based on inacurate information. I urge you to pursue information on PAs on your own and see if its a good fit. The job that PAs do is identical...

  19. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    I am afraid that, as above, that opinion is often given based on inacurate information. I urge you to pursue information on PAs on your own and see if its a good fit. The job that PAs do is identical...

  20. Silly question re: lab coats

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

    it is customary for students to wear short coats. if you have an MD/DO preceptor they might be offended by you wear a long coat as a student and the last thing you want to do is offend the person...

  21. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    what kind of APRN are you? After all, you even admit "almost" as easy. It is a fact that it is outside a PNP's scope to treat adults and outside a ANP's scope to see children. More and more states are...

  22. Young -- should pursue NP or MD?

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

    seeing an NP is not cheaper for patients. Sometimes it is the exact opposite if a private insurer will not pay for the NP survices. Usually, though, the cost is the smae for the patient no matter who...

  23. Pre-Med or go for CRNA

    caldje replied to PralineLPN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That is correct. As long as you have the specific pre reqs (for science majors) like ochem, physics, gen chem, and bio then the degree you have doesnt matter at all. Get the BSN, supplement it with...

  24. How much to pay a collaborating doc

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

    Don't just consider what the law allows either. Most insurances also require collaboration/supervision for payment. What good is your own clinic if you cant get paid for your work?

  25. Out of scope or being a professional?

    caldje replied to DST2RN's topic in General Nursing

    he did the right