yellow finch BSN, RN

What sort of issues can occur when applying for hospital privileges as an APRN? Such as any history as a RN employed with that hospital system that has someone listed as "not eligible for rehire". I can go into more details later, especially later th...

Hi there! I'm jumping into your state's forum hoping to find other Oakland U grad students or anybody who's researched their programs or applied. I'm especially interested in their post-master's CRNA certificate, but would be happy to hear any commen...

Now that I'm wrapping up my final semester as a FNP student, I'm realiy wanting to work in the ER/ICU. What are my options? I've looked into Acute Care DNP. Is that a good direction to go in a few years? I just resigned from my ICU job this week. W...

Just curious. I found out that some of the well-respected and knowledgeable ICU nurses I know who attended the ACNP program at Emory University had to take the boards several times before passing. Just how hard are the NP boards? :uhoh21: A...

I believe that Drexel has eliminated their post-master's ACNP program.

And thanks to everyone who responded. I suppose it's hard to find a good medium and "level of respect" amongst MDs with the graduate level of education and a doctoral degree. My issue... suppose I'll keep thinking about it and make a decision later o...

Now that I'm completing my program, there is little opportunity to round through the hospital as the FNP program I'm in forces me to complete hours primarily within a Family Practice/Internal Medicine office. I've also discovered that the office bore...

Thanks. That's sort of how I envisioned it. I'll give it a couple of years of experience before shocking my husband over yet more education.

The ERs are still hesitant in my area to hire NPs. One local hospital has a PA that works the afternoon shift. The ICUs, however, are present in many of the larger hospitals in town. I'm looking at a post-master's certificate in ACNP but I don't wan...

I had this problem in my last semester (that started just a couple of weeks ago) where my preceptor backed out the day after school started. What this forced me to do was put together a letter of introduction, a clinical resume, go door to door, and ...

I'll probably register to take both exams basically due to fear of failing one exam and passing the other. It's a realistic option but I appreciate all the comments on the ANCC exam being the easier of the two. In the end, you only have to maintain l...

One option is to be very frank and honest in your essay where you address your past, present, and future potential. Grades are not the sole reason for admission. Best of luck to you!

Now that I approach the end of my FNP/MSN program, I would like to expand into the area of ACNP studies because I crave the hospital experience. I could go for a post-master's program or apply to a DNP program. Problem is, I can't find any DNP school...

If at all possible, can some of you folks share with me your experience after being drug screened/positive for drugs while at work? Last week I was accused of stealing needles or syringes and was confronted the next day by my manager and HR rep. They...

Sorry to hear how much flack you're getting. I haven't seen our mid-levels treated with disrespect, but then our hospital is flogged with mid-levels. To be perfectly honest, I was originally thinking of applying for jobs that would allow me privileg...

I work in a Neuro ICU. The current NP and the new NP they just hired both are First Assist in the OR. When I asked the first NP (she's ACNP if that matters any) how she got into it, she simply said she learned First Assist on the job. It was part of ...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Wow! Congratulations!!!

thanks. several of the groups i'll be applying to have privileges at this hospital where i work right now. this is the reason i don't want this on my permanent record. i've done nothing wrong and would like things to proceed smoothly once all is said...

THANK YOU all for your comments! I'll mention that the first hospital I *may* be listed at "not eligible for rehire" due to giving them only 2 days notice. It was a horrific job, my new position was offered on a Wednesday, and orientation started the...

Heh. Thanks for the quick response before my edit. :) I'm just so unsure about the future and wondered if anyone knew of issues that can occur.

I'm so sorry to hear this. Since I don't graduate until December, I don't know what to tell you except to hang in there and don't let this take you down. Your dream job still exists. Will they allow you to work until you re-take the exam?

Here's the scenario: a large Pulmonary group in my area is tied for first place in most interesting job to work in after graduation (December!!!). Currently, they only employ PAs in the practice. According to the majority of the MDs, this is because ...

Hi all! I've been crazy busy lately completing summer clinicals and haven't been around much. Still, my mind starts looking to the future. If mid-level providers are capable of starting central lines, intubations, chest tubes, etc... where can you g...

A coworker of mine mentioned the AANP conference in MD this year. She showed me the agenda and curriculum... now I absolutely have to go! And if any of us show up we could wear an allnurses shirt as support (and find each other). Also, if you've atte...