DaisyRN, ACNP

DaisyRN, ACNP

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  1. Question for NPs: How long did you practice as an RN before persuing NP?

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to the sparrow's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i graduated from my rn program in may 2003, worked prn/ft in the er setting while i went back for my rn-bsn which i received may 2006 and started my msn, acute care np program that same month and...

  2. Preceptors.. Please clarify?

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i went to the university of texas medical branch - galveston, which has since been affected by an unmentionable "ike." :) and you're

  3. Quick DNP Comment/Question

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to revolution's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    this has been debated several times recently... i would search for "dnp" in the title... you will find lots and lots of info. for example:...

  4. Preceptors.. Please clarify?

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to revolution's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i had to set my clinical rotations up as well. my program was not online, but i lived 4.5 hours from campus... so one day a week i was in class, then i would drive home and do my 3 days of clinical...

  5. Need a preceptor? Click here!

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    no, as i have finished my np program, i have no need for preceptors anymore. a preceptor is someone that supervises a student in his or her workplace for usually one semester. they act as a clinical...

  6. NP's Malpractice insurance....

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to Maverick80's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i have been under the impression that if you carry your own independent malpractice that you are more likely to be sued. someone told me that in the past. if, however, you are covered by a blanket...

  7. South Florida Preceptor

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    go to http://www.npfinder.com and look there. i typed in miami, fl and a radius of 25 miles and located 10 nps. good

  8. Need a Preceptor for Rural Clinicals as Family Nurse Practitioner

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to ERnurse04's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi there, go to http://www.npfinder.com and search there. that's how i have networked with many nps. good

  9. Is this standard treatment for a new NP?

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to jrprthd96's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i think you are on the right track... see what happens once you are certified, talk with each of the physicians to determine their expectations, and if possible, you all should get together to discuss...

  10. preceptor help!!!!

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to auntrh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi there, i'm also in texas, but an acnp so i wouldn't be able to precept you. but, go to: http://www.npfinder.com and search there. i did that, typed in waco, texas searched for 25 miles and found 5...

  11. family NP or Acute/crital care NP

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to MOMINMA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    as pinoy stated, there are 3 types of "acute care" nps including adult, pediatric, and neonatal... with adult, i am only allowed to see ages 12 and up. pediatric acnp is what it sounds like you would...

  12. family NP or Acute/crital care NP

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to MOMINMA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what is it that you are looking for exactly and i will try to help. there is no site that i know of to tell you where each type of specialties flourish. the classifieds are a good source... but you...

  13. family NP or Acute/crital care NP

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to MOMINMA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hi there, not to sound completely like i do not care, because i do. :) but there are exhaustive posts on this site, this this forum, regarding this issue. the most recent is the following:...

  14. Tell me again why I should choose FNP over ANP

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    that is exactly my point... and i guess i forgot to mention it. *lol* if you can show you have had training in that particular setting (e.g. hospital) during your np program (rn experience does not...

  15. Tell me again why I should choose FNP over ANP

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    jd... as an rn first... i "thought" i was making decisions regarding my patients in the hospital too. sure, low bp... give some fluid. fever... give some tylenol. whatever. those are "protocols" most...

  16. What you can say to patients as a NP.

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    for me, being in texas and having a supervising doc with established protocols, this ability to discuss diagnoses, results, etc. with the patient is due to "delegation." in my protocol with my...

  17. VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

    DaisyRN, ACNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    okay, so... "only time can tell," right?? well... "time" has brought me to a frustrating point in my new job. the things that i am frustrated about are things that i could not have really been...

  18. VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    just wanted to update everyone... it is not really "public" knowledge yet, but i have been given a bunch of clues since yesterday and good ole gd is finally gonna be kicked to the curb. they took...

  19. Hospital privileges... possible problems?

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    absolutely! and you know, speaking of former employers... i only listed my "permanent" positions on my credentialing application and they did call me out on it. they asked me "didn't you work at xyz...

  20. clinical question

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to Joan Z's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    you know, this is a very good point. i have found that in talking with my patients and gaining their trust (as trauma mentioned), that many of them just simply cannot afford the medicines, do not...

  21. clinical question

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to Joan Z's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i agree with the other posters... you have to involve the patient. acknowledge their strengths as well and play on those. the key idea behind your inquisition is that as nps, we are expected to...

  22. I scheduled my ACNP exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    yay!!!!!! it's about freakin' time, too... you were in the small percentage that makes them put 4-8 weeks for their expected turn around. haha... but seriously, i am very happy for ya and will say a...

  23. APRN state to state looking to compare...

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    jd... i'm sure that you have considered this, but in case not, you might want to go to the thread about "best and worst states to practice in..."...

  24. ACNP Test

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to nangus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i wanna say it was just a week or so... it wasn't very long. i remember being surprised at how soon i got it, considering it took forever to get my authorization to test. i would think you should get...

  25. ACNP Test

    DaisyRN, ACNP replied to nangus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    christine... you will do just fine!! best of luck to you though... keep us