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Pearsonvue trick worked for me and 25+ pple in my class. Those who all passed were not able to get to credit card screen & got the 'good' pop up. Those few who failed were able to go all the way 2 credit card screen. We all used it 4 peace of mind. It really does work regardless of what anyone else says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As a parent, I have had great experiences with both the MD and NP. When the kids go in for their yearly physicals it really doesn't matter. I do have a special needs child, who,when I am wanting a referral to see another specialist, I prefer to see the MD who can see the child, then get the process started ASAP, without having to ask for permission from anyone else to get us referred. When we bring the kids in for a respiratory infection, or if they are just not feeling well and nothing helps, or when the asthma is flaring up, or when we're out of breathing tx meds and need to make an appointment to get this filled, we are FINE with seeing the NP. As a parent, it depends what you are wanting at the time. If its an "I need to see someone right away" and the only available person is an NP, we are FINE with that option. If its a "I need to get so and so paperwork done, or so and so referrals done" then we like to see the MD to just get it done right away. Really, its not the MD or NP name that makes a difference to me, it is whether they are listening to my concerns, making appropriate referrals, being thorough in their assessments, appear competent & know what they're talking about, and if they are taking the time to do teaching. There are some MDs in the clinic I avoid because they always seem rushed, so I would rather see the NP or a different MD anyday, than to have the "rushed" MD see my child. In the end, its not really about having MD or NP after your name, its more about the type of MD or NP you are or will become. There are some AWESOME NPs and MDs in my clinic!!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for the valuable info!!!

TraumaRUs... thanks for a great and very informative thread!!

So What does a Parent-Child CNS really do? The program I am looking at has this as one of their options. Is this geared toward care of the "Family" versus just a specific group, such as peds, or gero, or psych? Any input would help! Thanks!

ATI and faculty swear that the ATI is the most beneficial resource for passing NCLEX. Has anyone else found this to be true, or is this just a sales pitch?

Wow thank you everyone for all the great "brains"!!! You're all awesome!!

Thanks everyone for the great info! That was very helpful and will help me in making my decision on Masters programs.

Thanks for all the great info! I'm going to walgreens today!

I have looked at that site and it still doesnt answer my questions. It is so general. I basically want to know: 1) Can I diagnose? 2) Write orders? 3) Write prescriptions 4) Order & Interpret diagnostic labs & tests In other words, do what Doctors, NPs do....

Yes I have read the stuff on the CA BRN website, but I would rather someone who just knows from first hand experience to tell me if they can do NP stuff also. I still dont think the BRNs info is specific enough... its just all this general terminology that does not tell me anything more than what I already sort of know. Thanks for the info and websites anyway, though :)

If you can't read & write, how are you going to succeed, am I right? Thus, the emphasis on English courses... just my 2 cents

I am in California, so if anyone knows of the CNS vs NP role diffs/scope of practice CA, please share. Thank you all for your input!

Are they the same in California? Does anyone know? Can CNS also prescribe meds, diagnose, etc?

I definitely want to do higher levels stuff, like be able to write orders, treatments, etc. By independence, I mean, still work in the clinical setting but be able to make my own decisions on treatment plans, and not have to rely solely on the Dr. There is an NP on one of the hospital floors who basically does what the Dr. does. He reviews labs, diagnostic tests, and writes medication orders, gets feedback fr the primary RNs and writes orders based on this also, as well as tx plans, etc. Like I said, his role is similar to that of a Dr., but he is an NP. This is what I want to do.