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  1. Typhon patient tracking system

    amberfnp posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Does anyone have experience using the Typhon tracking system? My school will be using this this spring. Just wondering how time consuming it is and what is the best way to input info...i.e. photocopy...

  2. Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification

    amberfnp replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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

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

    amberfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  4. Dankso/Sanita Break in period?

    amberfnp posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, 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,...

  5. Primary Care Track clinicals with Emergency doc?

    amberfnp replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  6. Emergency NP References

    amberfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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,...

  7. Need info PLEASE!: Least competitive NP schools

    amberfnp replied to natyloo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  8. University of South Alabama NP program

    amberfnp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  9. NP salary too low?

    amberfnp replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  10. Lab Interpretation

    amberfnp replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  11. NP autonomy in the ED setting

    amberfnp replied to emsst10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  12. University of South Alabama NP program

    amberfnp replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  13. What determines school nurse salary?

    amberfnp posted a topic in School

    While perusing ads for school nurses in my area...I found 2 for full-time, traditional schedule (summers off). What I found for the salary for both positions was a $20,000 range in lowest to highest...

  14. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    amberfnp replied to labbio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  15. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    amberfnp replied to labbio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  16. Didn't pass aanp...

    amberfnp replied to nursing 101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  17. UAB vs USA

    amberfnp replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  18. Didn't pass aanp...

    amberfnp replied to nursing 101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just curious, I see if you fail the AANP you have to take 15 CEUs applicable to area of weakness, but I've seen posts that say start them ASAP. How do you know what kind to take or what is accepted if...

  19. UAB vs USA

    amberfnp replied to HappyBunnyNurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am finishing up the FNP program at USA. When I applied in Fall 2008 (to start spring 2009 then changed to summer 09), I found the process easy and when I had questions, I usually had prompt...

  20. NP employed as nurse educators?

    amberfnp replied to NJ-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm about to graduate with my FNP so I'm looking for jobs too :) Anyways, one thing that comes to mind is that to be able to re-certify, don't you have to have a certain number of hours actually...

  21. RN working in Dermatology or Plastic Surgery Office??

    amberfnp replied to ccasey013's topic in Nursing Career

    I have worked in a privately owned plastic surgery office for several years, starting as a medical assistant, then RN, interim clinical coordinator, and now PRN as I'm in FNP school. It is an office...

  22. USA FNP grads?

    amberfnp posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm heading into my final semester of the FNP program at USA. Rumor has it that this semester will be 'different' in the way they do things, and for some more "enjoyable". All I know is the exams are...

  23. USA FNP grads?

    amberfnp replied to amberfnp's topic in Post Graduate Students

    niudou, Hopefully, in 48 days, I willl be a graduate of the USA FNP program!! I think if you do a search you will find many comments (lots actually from my classmates and I) about USA FNP program. My...

  24. Which review course is the best????

    amberfnp replied to buster4's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have Fitz CDs and APEA (Hollier) CDs. I like them both. I think they complement each other. Some topics I think are covered better (or in ways I comprehend better) by one and then vice versa for...

  25. EKG help

    amberfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am about to graduate from an FNP program. Strongly interested in urgent care. Even with my ED background, I feel one of my weaknesses is reading 12 lead EKGs. I've taken classes, got the books, and...