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    Have DEA number, where to get prescription pad?

    core0 replied to TPfan24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know people that have had good luck with this: http://www.rxpads.com/2007/index.aspx The internet firms seem to be cheaper than local. Also check your state BON they may have some sources. Our...
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    curious 4 Colorado

    core0 replied to SDNEWGIRL's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Based on the requirements it appears that most of the jobs want six months: Minimum Experience: Six months or more as a practicing registered nurse. Diploma and Associate Degree prepared nurses must...
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    curious 4 Colorado

    core0 replied to SDNEWGIRL's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Here is a list of all the burn units in the state. Penrose and Saint Mary's also have one outside of Denver. As far as University requiring a bachelor's here is the listing from the opening in the...
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    OT: RAV4 or CRV for Colorado Winters?

    core0 replied to MovingRN's topic in Colorado Nursing

    One of my roomates had a RAV-4. In my opinion the problem with both of these from a snow car point of view is that they are based on a car frame. This gives them better handling but puts them lower to...
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    curious 4 Colorado

    core0 replied to SDNEWGIRL's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Only burn unit in Denver is at University Hospital. Pediatric burn unit is at childrens. The only pediatric oncology programs are at Children's and P/SL. The P/SL unit was 4-5 beds when I was there....
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    No weekend nsg jobs- any ideas?

    core0 replied to DebraLadigoski's topic in General Nursing

    All of our clinic nurses are M-F (or less). Most private practice offices use MAs but a lot of University clinics use RNs especially if they have a infusion center or other procedural area attached....
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    Preceptor

    core0 replied to pedirn57's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When we precept PA students we usually do it in four week blocks. Usually the first week is mostly observational. Seeing how things run, maybe scrubbing some surgery. The second week we have them do...
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    NP science preparation vs. MD science preparation

    core0 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From the BMJ study: "Ambiguity exists over the use of the term "nurse practitioner," with much debate about this role. 22 23 The overlap between nursing roles in the United Kingdom and the...
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    NP science preparation vs. MD science preparation

    core0 replied to amzyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How is the list of papers provided by the AANP any different from those posted on SDN. If you look at the papers (not the AANP descriptions) you will understand that there have only been three papers...
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    NP Fellowship?

    core0 replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Other way around. For PAs for example the average Texas Salary is $90k and the 25th percentile is $76k. For new grads the Average Texas Salary is $77k and the 25th percentile is $70k. So I would aim...
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    NP Fellowship?

    core0 replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The first job is always hardest to find. You are at a substantial disadvantage since no employer knows how you will work as an NP. My advice to new grad PA students is that any job is preferable to no...
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    Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    core0 replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This is again where the confusion come in. Oversight implies managing the performance of a person or a group. Who are you responsible for? Do you oversee the other nurses? Do you oversee the...
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    core0 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What you were describing is called pimping. Even over on SDN there was a long thread on its worth. Most physicians do this because that is the way that they are trained. Most instructors (PA, NP, MD)...
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    NP Fellowship?

    core0 replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You see PA fellowships like this occasionally. Most are one year for $40-50k. They are accredited and usually command a little higher salary for grads. On the other hand I can think of at least one...
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    Physician Assistant vs. Nurse Which would you choose?

    core0 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    The stanford pa program is very competitive and while it can be completed in 16 months, many students take advantage of extra rotations to get more experience. I have been told the average amount of...
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    core0 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Most nursing PhDs seem to be between 55 and 60 credits. Full time is 12 credits per semester 6 credits in the summer (most places some use as few as 9) this would equal 60 credits, and if you don't...
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    core0 replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Most PhD programs can be finished in as little as two years depending on the class load and teaching requirements. Most allow the candidate to take longer if necessary. However most programs now...
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    Cost of RNFA programs (NIFA)

    core0 replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    My mistake. I thought the CNOR required a BSN. So yes the NIFA program would let you work as an RNFA in Texas. I haven't looked at this in a while. I assumed that they changed the CNOR when they...
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    Cost of RNFA programs (NIFA)

    core0 replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    From 217.8 "(a) Nurse First Assistants. (1) A registered nurse who wishes to function as a first assistant (RNFA) in surgery shall meet the following requirements : (A) Current licensure as...
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    Doctors blackballing NPs/DNPs

    core0 replied to mslinzyann's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with you that Dr. Colatonio doesn't really represent anyone but himself. However, nobody has stated that Dr. Mundinger's group does not represent DNPs. The only comment by a NP organization...
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    Doctors blackballing NPs/DNPs

    core0 replied to mslinzyann's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    They are supportive now but how supportive are they going to be when a board member of a certifying agency for NPs is saying that NPs should have all the priveleges of physician including independent...
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    Doctors blackballing NPs/DNPs

    core0 replied to mslinzyann's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    except according to her she does represent dnps. she is a board member of the american board of comprehensive care which has stated they will be the certifying organization for dnps. you can find it...
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    Cost of RNFA programs (NIFA)

    core0 replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

    Ok. I did notice you are from Texas and Texas in particular has a number of rules on first assisting. The rules can be found here: http://www.bon.state.tx.us/practice/gen_practice.html Basically they...
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    Cost of RNFA programs (NIFA)

    core0 replied to heather2084's topic in Operating Room

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    Help! employment contracts

    core0 replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exactly. You are only agreeing to what is in the contract. If the contract states that you are agreeing to raises according to the survey then its binding. Otherwise you can't be held to anything you...