BarbaraNP

BarbaraNP

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  1. Cosmetic / Aesthetic Family Nurse Practitioner

    BarbaraNP replied to alyxoxo82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Aly, I don't know about the salary of an NP working for someone else doing this, however, I will tell you, that several NPs have their own practices doing all sorts of aesthetics and are doing VERY...

  2. Thinking about NP... need some advice!!!

    BarbaraNP replied to SteffersRN87's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Only you can find the path that is correct for you...however, here are a few thoughts. 1. Consider the FNP track as it keeps the most options open. I started as a GNP and went back to the FNP - not...

  3. Cash Only Practice Ideas

    BarbaraNP replied to kiser56's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a independent business owner, I feel I can speak to a cash practice. There are several NP and PA owned practices that are cash only throughout the US. There are several advantages to a cash...

  4. Integrated medicine?

    BarbaraNP replied to Papadoc's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just interviewed an NP who is doing Intergrative Medicine. She went through the program at Arizona. The audio is available until Monday (4/13/09) at:...

  5. Pepid vs. epocrotes, vs. skyscape

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

    Daisy, I wish I had seen this last month...just renewed my Epocrates suite for the year! There are times it leaves a bit to be desired for sure. I had totally forgotten about pepid...read about it...

  6. Fantasy World -Education vs Fighting

    BarbaraNP replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't have a DNP or a PhD. However, as an NP, I constantly have to correct patients when they call me Dr. I know of several DNPs who have chosen to use Dr. X, your Nurse Practitioner. The person who...

  7. what are my ethical responsibilities?

    BarbaraNP replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This sounds like a similar situation I was in a few years ago, only it was an MD. In my case, it was not just narcotics, but I suspected fraud when I was suddenly asked to start signing the HCFA's....

  8. subscribing to Up to Date?

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

    I had up to date when I worked for Indian Health. Very nice. However, the cost is too much for me at this point in time. I have other subscriptions that I use all the time.

  9. What is on your Palm?

    BarbaraNP replied to ruralnurs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also have Epocrates Essentials. I use it more than anything else. It's worth every cent ($249.00)

  10. Can a WHNP open their own practice?

    BarbaraNP replied to tolagyal's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can open a practice in almost any state. That said, you will need to follow the regulations in place for that state. The opportunities for WHNPs are wide open, as they are for all NPs. Just...

  11. states NP's practice solo?

    BarbaraNP replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Washington state we are

  12. Do any NP's out there own their practice?

    BarbaraNP replied to ANPFNPGNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. In WA we are independent. 2. I had hired a company, and quickly brought it in house. We had major problems with the company hired. 3. A cost effective EMR for the small office is Amazing...

  13. Do any NP's out there own their practice?

    BarbaraNP replied to ANPFNPGNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been in my own practice for about 2 years here in WA State. There are lots of NPs either with practice, or currently in startup phase. A friend of mine opened a walk-in/urgent care practice, in...

  14. Grandfather clause for DNP?

    BarbaraNP replied to forpath's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have been an RN since 1978 and an NP since 1988 (GNP) and 1998 (FNP) - in other words, I'm highly experienced. Currently I own my own practice. I get paid based on reimbursement from the insurance...

  15. GNP or FNP?

    BarbaraNP replied to TaylorMade,R.N.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My first NP is as a GNP (certificate). I really didn't want to do FNP, but I did because it gave me more options. I'm very glad now I did. Get your FNP. You can always sub-specialize.

  16. Have DEA number, where to get prescription pad?

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

    If you need script pads for controlled substances, make sure you get the tamper proof pads. I bought a box of pads and nearly two years later, I've rarely used them...but I have an EMR (and use tamper...

  17. Death bed visions

    BarbaraNP replied to legend0710's topic in General Nursing

    Several years ago, I was the nursing director at a residential hospice program for people with AIDS. It was far more uncommon for someone not to have these experiences than to have them. I often told...

  18. Looking for NP business owners

    BarbaraNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm looking for NP's who own their own business (clinically related or not) who would be willing to let me interview them. If this fits you or someone you know, please PM me. Thanks,

  19. Formulating Healthcare Clinics for the Gay Community

    BarbaraNP replied to divokevan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there are offices and clinics in the seattle (and portland) area that are glbt friendly. in almost any community of people, there are specific health issues/concerns that face specific populations...

  20. Best primary care texts (both APRN & MD FP)?

    BarbaraNP replied to Selke's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i agree with david...the epocrates suite deluxe is my most used resource. my pda is also known as my brain, and i gave her a name. i use essentials of musculoskeltal care frequently (ortho has never...

  21. Imposter Syndrome/ Phenomenon

    BarbaraNP replied to joyrochelle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Feeling like an imposter is not just something for the new grad! My first NP degree was in 1988 and there are still some days I feel like that. The only difference is that it happens less often these...

  22. Thinking of switching from acute care to LTC

    BarbaraNP replied to talka1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In another life, I worked 15 years in critical care. Never thought I'd want to leave. But I was getting burned out. So, I reduced my hours and started looking for something new. I found a job doing...

  23. office management question

    BarbaraNP replied to mAGGI315's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Maggi, I don't know of any website that help NP's in business, but I started a blog on the subject several months ago after the questions I was getting following an article I wrote for Advance on...

  24. Hate being a floor nurse- happier as NP?

    BarbaraNP replied to mslinzyann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it's hard to say that RN's are "not happy". Too general. Many RN's love what they do, some don't. Same with NP's - some love it, and some don't. Personally, I think it's more due to...

  25. what are your thoughts

    BarbaraNP replied to ladylabor's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I just had my GNP, I wanted to go back and get the ANP. What I found however, was that the FNP had more opportunities, so that is what I did. So while I'm a GNP/FNP, I still have the option of...