Jengirl18

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  1. Once I earn FNP... should I go for ACNP, too? Pros vs. Cons?

    Jengirl18 replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yellow Finch, That sounds like a pretty logical plan. It would be great if your degree allowed for you to enter into that particular ICU and provide the procedures. I do have one question though...in...

  2. When do you learn about human biology???

    Jengirl18 replied to np_wannabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    HI NP Wannabe, I'm not sure about human biology, but human physiology/pathophysiology should definitley be in the curriculum. Would you mind listing your other science classes? Hopefully, NP programs...

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Jengirl18 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    And that, AmiK25, is what PAs are dumbfounded by. Unfortunately, in the future, I think PAs will feel the need to get a Doctorate also in order to be at an equal "degree" as DNPs (which really is...

  4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    Jengirl18 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with the above post that a Doctoral degree is not needed to be a good clinician (PAs and NPs are already doing it), although I am all for continuing one's education. I am watching to see how...

  5. Why havent CRNAs pushed MDAs out yet?

    Jengirl18 replied to platon20's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although MDAs and CRNAs are both licensed to administer anaesthesia, CRNAs are not licensed to practice medicine. Therefore, I think MDAs would have more knowledge about a patient's overall health,...

  6. Do NP's work under MD's?

    Jengirl18 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree sistermike. I don't understand why NPs are so hipped on not wanting to "work under the doctor." It would make them more marketable if they are willing to work in a more collaborative way...

  7. Shadowing NP/PA

    Jengirl18 replied to phluteloop's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am a PA student, and we have BSNs in our class. They make wondeful PAs b/c of their healthcare experience. Let me lead you to a great website where you will find several PAs who would be more...

  8. NP or MD?

    Jengirl18 replied to hawaiianflowers21's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should also ask yourself what type of learning would work best for you. If you enjoy learning with the nursing philosophy, go NP. If you prefer to learn from a medical philosophy, go PA or...

  9. Any advice for upcoming Barry University Interview?

    Jengirl18 replied to ellarose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congratulations on your interview! I attend Barry's PA program, and I love it. They have prepared us well, and I am sure the nursing program is top-notch

  10. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Jengirl18 replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To answer your question about PA school... Most schools are at the Masters level now, so the mininum degree requirement is a Bachelor's Degree for those schools. Yes, a lot of PA schools are now going...

  11. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Jengirl18 replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with TopherSRN. And for NPs to be able to assist in surgery, I think Gross Anatomy should be implemented into the course schedules (like physician assistant school.) Please correct me if I am...

  12. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    Jengirl18 replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think surgery should be taught as a high school elective....let everybody have

  13. CRNA Doctorate??

    Jengirl18 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's funny that all the classes mentioned above are ones I have already had in my PA education so

  14. CRNA Doctorate??

    Jengirl18 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm with you Vicky. There is no reason for a Doctorate if it isnt more academic. There's no reason to dumb down degrees. Let it be something that NPs can be proud of that they earned, not one that ppl...

  15. CRNA Doctorate??

    Jengirl18 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys, I'm still learning about the scope of practice of a DrNP. Pardon me if I disagree with one of the above posts, but I dont think you can compare the level of a DrNP to a Podiatrist....

  16. PA/NP to MD Bridge??

    Jengirl18 replied to Joebird21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very true labcat, and there are already DrNP programs being started. Though, DrNPs need to be careful with the "Dr" title when in a pt. care setting. It is too confusing to the pts who understand...

  17. CRNA Doctorate??

    Jengirl18 replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hopefully, if CRNA does go Doctorate, it will be of more substance than the 40-50 credit hours required for the DrNP... Mostly nursing theory classes. Other doctorate degrees take 2-3 years to...