amberfnp

amberfnp has 10 years experience and specializes in Plastic Surgery, ER.

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1. Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification

   amberfnp replied to Corey Narry's topic in NP

   So will this exam be for people graduating from ENP programs? For those FNPs working in ED will it be experience based only or experience plus exam?

2. Dankso/Sanita Break in period?

   amberfnp posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   So after several years, I finally decided to spend some $$ and buy some Dansko clogs. None of the stores in my area had the color I wanted so I ordered online. After waiting 1 month due to backorder, I'm a bit disappointed as they are too tight acros...

3. Primary Care Track clinicals with Emergency doc?

   amberfnp replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in NP Students

   I cannot speak for the adult/gero primary care but I did graduate from the USA FNP program in Dec 2010. We were only allowed to do ED as an elective area during our last semester. This was limited to a certain # of hours, but you could do extra hours...

4. Emergency NP References

   amberfnp posted a topic in NP

   Hello, I am about to begin my first NP position. I will be in the ED. Curious as to what are some easy to navigate and thorough electronic references. My epocrates is soon to expire so before I renew, just looking for other recommendations. I'd like...

5. Need info PLEASE!: Least competitive NP schools

   amberfnp replied to natyloo's topic in NP Students

   I live in VA and did the USA (University of South AL) program (FNP) as mentioned above. I live in the Hampton Roads area. Sometimes finding a clinical rotation was a bit difficult as there are several NP programs and a PA program in the area and the...

6. University of South Alabama NP program

   amberfnp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate

   I wouldn't let the posts here scare you away. As another poster said a lot of forums have negative reviews. Just like other scenarios, a lot of people complain when they are unhappy but don't necessarily share when they have a good experience. I gra...

7. NP salary too low?

   amberfnp replied to abcdefg's topic in NP

   I just graduated in Dec and am still job hunting. Here in Hampton Roads, VA, the best offer I've gotten so far is 53k, only 2 weeks PTO, CME (one conference/year), malpractice and a phone. This is for 4 days/week, with call about once/month. I am SOO...

8. Lab Interpretation

   amberfnp replied to xos4eva's topic in NP

   I am a new FNP as well and feeling the same way. Here are a couple of links to look at... CBC http://www.ceufast.com/courses/viewcourse.asp?id=158 Electrolytes etc http://www.rn.com/main.php?uniq=880611&command=manage_courselist&data%5Bcourse...

9. NP autonomy in the ED setting

   amberfnp replied to emsst10's topic in NP

   I am a new FNP graduate and have been paying more attention over the last year to the PAs in the ED I work in. I am interested in the ED/urgent care setting too. Like the OP, I see that the doc's all physically see and co-sign all the patients/chart...

10. University of South Alabama NP program

    amberfnp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate

    Having graduated from USAs NP program, I can probably tell you who wrote the above statement regarding powerpoints LOL Anyways, compared to what appeared to be available to watch/listen to on mediasite, we really didn't utilize it much at all. The ot...

11. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    amberfnp replied to labbio's topic in NP

    In my above post when I mentioned the workbook that comes with the CDs, that is a different book than what you can buy in the bookstore/Amazon etc. There is one specific to the CDs and live review course that you cannot buy individually. I found both...

12. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    amberfnp replied to labbio's topic in NP

    I used CDs and books...I liked them both. As for the CDs, if you choose to purchase them, check ebay and amazon. I bought a Hollier set of CDs off of ebay for $100 less than the APEA website and after I downloaded them to my computer for my ipod and ...

13. Dual Certification~AANP & ANCC~Worth it?

    amberfnp posted a topic in NP

    Hello all, I will be taking the FNP exam through AANP this month. Assuming I pass the AANP, I have considered taking advantage of the ANCC certification via reciprocity which will no longer be offered after Dec 31, 2010. But it is pricey! Does anyo...

14. Didn't pass aanp...

    amberfnp replied to nursing 101's topic in NP

    verysadmsn When you say go back to basics...would you say it's best to start by reviewing our assessments books or a general medical dx and treatment book? (We used Mcphee Current Medical Dx and Treatment~it was like the bible LOL) Not trying to sou...

15. UAB vs USA

    amberfnp replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate

    I really don't know much about the DNP. No desire to go that route right now. I can tell you 2 of our instructors started and dropped out the first semester because they wanted a more clinical based curriculum.