ivanh3

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    NP Scope of Practice - alternative medicine?

    ivanh3 replied to MegRyanGirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can certainly learn more about holism through formal and informal training (IMHO, most nursing programs incorporate holistic concepts into their BSN, MSN, and doctorate programs). Although there...
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    Are adult NP's being phased out, what if you specialize

    ivanh3 replied to SMRN2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As an FNP I maybe biased, but I do recommend FNP over PNP or ANP (or the like). Even if you know you never want to lay hands on a(n) _______ (insert adult or child), you may be limiting your job...
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    Help me choose between CRNA and a CRNP

    ivanh3 replied to CDUBBYA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I was deciding between CRNA and NP I had a newborn. I decided on going the NP route because CRNA is longer and far more time intensive. You will miss out on a lot of family events if you go that...
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    Good family clinical guideline book

    ivanh3 replied to jamaone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I occasionally use Family Practice Guidelines by Glass and Cash. It is a decent book that I bought to replace my beloved Uphold and Graham....sigh....My go to resource however is Epocrates essentials...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    Glad we could help. Sometimes it is just that other approach or perspective that helps. Keep moving forward, and then one day maybe it will be you helping those who come behind you.
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 posted a topic in Excelsior College

    Just to let everyone know. I posted an updated version of my cpne study notes. What makes this so cool is that I had a tremendous amount of help from Lisa, a friend of mine who is a paramedic, er...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    You may need to verify this but: Yes, you can write notes down once the timer starts. That is actually the purpose of the Grid. Your notes, however, must come from memory, and not something you have...
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    Graceland University Online RN to BSN/MSN

    ivanh3 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have received several questions regarding the program I am in now. I thought I would post about it in light of the recent EC developments. After graduation from EC, it became apparent to me that I...
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    Graceland University Online RN to BSN/MSN

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not sure. Many programs want you to have your RN license at some point, but not necessarily at the time of application. However, you will be doing clinicals during the transition year, and those...
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    Please help - I need ot make a decision next week!

    ivanh3 replied to adbrowning's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If by 2015 you are referring to the proposed DNP as being the required entry level degree then I would not be too concerned. I doubt it will happen by 2015. It may but then they also said no more ASN...
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    Scope of FNPs

    ivanh3 replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You get the most mileage with an FNP cert. I have seen FNPs work in primary care, critical care, ERs, PICUs, and yes NICUs. In the last city I lived in many FNPs also worked solely in women's health....
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    Frustrating!

    ivanh3 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would be super careful about posting some of this information. It seems perilously close to violating privacy. Just
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    Waiting on my 85%

    ivanh3 replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is this your first year working with the practice or your first year working? Sounds like you are in a great learning environment, and like you said, its your first year. Keep track of all your stats...
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    Front desk people giving medical advice

    ivanh3 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess I would ask what you mean by "my receptionist". Does this person work for you (directly, or for you and your partners) or do you both work at the same office? If she works for you that is...
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    Help! My 1st NP job sucks!

    ivanh3 replied to stal2s's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Rule number one: don't quit a job till you have another one. Or least a good shot at another one. Not in this economy. Meanwhile, protect your self by offering best practice and good documentation. I...
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    NP VS. PA salary

    ivanh3 replied to Lovanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think that it is market to market, and the only disadvantage I think NPs face other than market saturation is amount of experience. For RNs there are all kinds of options to get that experience. It...
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    Can a NP (or PA) provide emotional support to patients? How so?

    ivanh3 replied to wih02906's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would say that an FNP, PA, or MD is wrong if they are not providing emotional support. That is part of the holistic health model that all providers, or human beings, should follow. It is not about...
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    Help with adv health assessment

    ivanh3 replied to Gswift's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I would go to your instructor. They could and should steer you in the right direction. Also, have you spoken with your other classmates? They may have resources or may be willing to form study groups....
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    online FNP programs

    ivanh3 replied to HAPPYNPROUD's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you live in MO did you look at Graceland? Their FNP program runs out of
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    Master's in Nursing Education? Why

    ivanh3 replied to lifein08's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You can do lots! I would not feel bad all. Newp...No such thing as wasted knowledge. And don't believe the hype about nurse instructors/educators not getting any dough! There are community colleges...
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    DNP vs. PhD

    ivanh3 replied to RN1012's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My advice would be to go the PhD route and start now. If education and academia are what you like then go for it. Also, there is a lot of school money, free tuition, and/or loan reimbursement for...
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    Haven't been on this board in a while BUT...

    ivanh3 replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congrats! I hope that others will find your efforts as inspiring as I
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    Graceland University Online RN to BSN/MSN

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not entirely sure how to answer this. Use your texts and most definitely you will be using the library databases. They really want you to use the databases so you can get use to 1) using current data...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    Thanks! This board is filled with form EC grads who have experienced great personal and professional growth. Nursing is truly a great field because it offers tremendous opportunities. I have been...
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    CPNE Notes From An EC grad

    ivanh3 replied to ivanh3's topic in Excelsior College

    Thank you and good luck. I hope these are still relevant. The notes are not about any specific element or procedure, but about an overall approach (among many). The basis is still this: For the CPNE...