IrishIzCPNP MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Why are NPs perfect if the MD isn't there but not perfect if the MD is there? How does that make sense? Why should an NP "step aside" from doing something she is qualified to do for an MD? Do we...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/810692 Primary Care Outcomes in Patients treated by Nurse Practitioners or Physicians: Two-Year Follow-Up Primary care outcomes in patients treated by nurse prac......
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I missed where a patient lost their ability to make a choice. Nobody said a patient has to see an NP...that certainly won't happen with independent practice. Don't want to see an NP? See your...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The post has just proven the theory that everyone has an opinion... But the facts are the facts...studies show that NPs are safe and effective. I will post the study when I'm home unless somebody...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Scary? And based on
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    MDs do spend more time in school but again...NPs specialize from almost day 1. So our education is going to be shorter. Why should a resident care? We aren't trying to be them or making their...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    So I had a pediatrician tell me my daughter was fine. She was actually dying. So by your theory that means the MDs shouldn't have independent practice because I had a bad experience. Also, a CNM...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Independent practice doesn't make them an MD not does it mean they practice just like one. So their malpractice shouldn't always be equal. My malpractice costs change based on what I'm doing (I am a...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    There are some RN to MSN programs. You know of an RN to MSN/NP
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    A key difference is we are trained very specifically from the beginning. For example...a PNP may spend 600-700 hours of clinicals but they are 100% pediatric. Med students go through everything...
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The "new" is really just more states pushing for independence and full autonomy. The idea and the practice...not new across the board. This is pretty current in the NP
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    Nurses are Not Doctors

    IrishIzCPNP replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have yet to see an NP who wants to be or think she is a doctor. I'm working on my NP. I won't ever be an MD. I will provide care within the scope of my NP. I don't need a piece of paper spelling...
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    NP school with a toddler

    IrishIzCPNP replied to raeenna's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have 5 kids...3 up to teenagers. I'm doing PNP. It isn't always easy but I need to get it done...we make it
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    FNP or WHNP

    IrishIzCPNP replied to kathryn.adams1112's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wonder why OB/GYN offices would prefer FNP. I would actually be annoyed if my office had a FNP and not whnp. I don't see my family doc for my girl parts....I want the specialist. I find this...
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It could be helpful if one comes here and believes that PAs have full autonomy and independence when they
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never claimed it was pristine. But this other poster doing nothing but bashing NP education and abilities...I'm just pointing out that PAs don't walk on
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And you are welcome to your opinion....because what you have is nothing more than that. For the record...my family avoids PAs at all costs. The subpar care we have received in the past is enough to...
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    Best way to quit a PRN job

    IrishIzCPNP replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I was never guaranteed hours. I had to give them time but they owed me
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Practically independent is not independent. Enjoy being practically independent and never enjoy full independent and autonomy. Pat yourself on the back all you want...PAs are in no way superior to...
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    Best way to quit a PRN job

    IrishIzCPNP replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I wrote a letter of resignation with the appropriate number of weeks...and just didn't pick up any shifts. It was
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Really? Well enjoy your path as a PA. The reality is PAs don't have independent practice. They just don't. NPs...many states have it and many states working on it. I don't ever see a day of...
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah....so you will need to get over that. Life isn't fair. The length of time for a DNP will vary...2-6 years probably depending on program and part time versus full
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which certifying bodies have you seen pushing for it? More than one? Which ones? This isn't about colleges...certifying bodies and states are who
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    Future of nurse practitioners

    IrishIzCPNP replied to TheYouthOfMedicine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One certifying agency is suggesting that on 2015 they start to phase out MSN.... That's it. That doesn't mean much. The other certifying agencies...don't seem to agree. There would need to be a...
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    How much do nurses make?

    IrishIzCPNP replied to firefly101's topic in General Nursing

    Oh our district is poor...cutting aids, sports, talking about kindergarten and busing but teachers get their raises. And like I said...don't dare speak out against their raises because they think...