kwagers

kwagers has 9 years experience and specializes in NICU, Pediatrics, Postpartum, M/B.

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1. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I am in a DNP program, and have never even thought about the title of doctor. That is not the reason I am doing it, but I'm sure those people exist out there, how sad. I think it will be a few years...

2. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Very well put...thank you!

3. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   kwagers replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I in NO WAY am trying to run down PAs...I just told you that I only have respect and admiration for PAs, as I do RNs, NPs, and doctors! Everyone chooses the area they want to work in, i.e., you as a...

4. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   kwagers replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   David, In Arizona! And many other states, but I only know of the one in which I live. http://www.arizonanp.com/faq_2.aspx I think you and I have butted heads on a different forum before. You are...

5. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   Thanks you guys. Yes, psych is less sought after...I know the amount of people in the Pediatric, Neonatal and Women's that applied was probably triple? So don't be discouraged! I hope you get accepted...

6. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   kwagers replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   More PA sites about NOT practicing independently...just to counterpoint. http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview/id/556337.html

7. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   kwagers replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hey there.... I understand what you are saying, and first I have to say, PERSONALLY, my getting my DNP is not about ego, it's about a dream that I've always had. But that is me. And I may not be...

8. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   kwagers replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   PA's can only work UNDER a doctor, NP's can work independantly, so there really isn't an issue with that. I work with a few NNPs who were ASNs as well and grandfathered in back in the day. That is...

9. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I don't think that DNP prepared NPs will make more than MSN trained NPs initially, unless the employer chooses to pay more (which is HIGHLY unlikely in the healthcare world!). Also, a physician and a...

10. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    And also, a physician serves one purpose, while an NP serves another...look into it! Doctors use the "medical" model, only focusing on the issue or system at hand, but as an NP, I will still use my...

11. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    That's the same degree I'm working on @ Arizona State University. It is intense, but SO worth it! Also for the previous poster, I can understand your frustration with more management, etc. classes,...

12. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with you about them "feeling their way through", as this is the first year the DNP has been offered through ASU. So far, it has been okay, but I'm awaiting glitches along the way. I am...

13. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    No biggie....I don't think I made it that clear. I am always under the assumption that people know how the DNP program works, but I need to remember it's still new, and there are many misconceptions...

14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I will have my Master's after 2 years of the 3 year program. I will sit for the boards after the 2 years for my specialty (Mental Health/Psychiatric Family and Child Nurse Practitioner). Then I will...

15. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    kwagers replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with you whole-heartedly. I am currently in the DNP program at Arizona State University, and I am enjoying it so far! Many people are confused about the fact that you do not need to already...