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hello, i'm looking for a good clinical guideline book to usein practice for diagnosis and treatment in family medicine. a book that isstraightforward in regards to diagnostic presentation, tests to order, andtreatment. it would also be nice if i could easily carry it around in my labcoat or hand. i have found this book current diagnosis & treatment in family medicine, thirdedition by [color=#003399]jeannettesouth-paul et all. i was wondering if anyone has used this book and what dothey think? or is there any better suggestions? also, if anyone could recommenda good dermatology book with great pictures and treatment? with similarfeatures as the family medicine book, it would be greatly appreciated. thanksfor your assistance. here is the link. [color=#003399]http://www.amazon.com/current-diagnosis-treatment-medicine-edition/dp/0071624368/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=utf8&qid=1335407017&sr=1-3

Hello, I am having a hard time pinning down exactly what degree I would need to do the following things. I'm a RN will finish my BSN next year around may, then go for my NP. My issue is what type of NP do I need to become. I have been reading these threads today and I do not see any threads relating to what I am looking for exactly. Also if anyone out there is doing what I have describe could you let me know what you do on a daily basis, work hours, coverage, and how is the job overall, thanks. I want to see patients from around 8 yrs old on up, however, primarily adults, I essentially want to be able to do what similarly what the doctors do where I work in med surge. (internal medicine but no ICU/Trauma) I want to Treat High BP, Diabetes, Infections, headaches, cold, pneumonia, pain, cardiac issues etc essentially medical surgical work. However, I would also like the ability to work in the Adult ER if I so wish to do so. Diagnose, write prescriptions, call consults for surgery, psych, neuro etc. I do not wish to be able to insert picc lines, assist on surgeries, open chests etc. Lastly, I would love the opportunity in the future to perhaps have my own clinic/care center, thanks a lot. I guess all in all I would like to function similarly as a hospitalist. Can this be done as a nurse practitioner.I live in florida by the way.