JDCitizen

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  1. Getting a MSN without a BSN

    JDCitizen replied to tracie0305's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen more and more schools dropping the years worked as a BSN to go MSN requirement. I don't know how it is affecting health care or nursing for that matter and I am not the one to judge but...

  2. ANP's in the ER

    JDCitizen replied to RN2NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So my thoughts of family first, acute 2nd may have been the better route? I know all the state to state, hospital to hospital laws and regulations vary here, there and

  3. NP & MD equivalency

    JDCitizen replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Antagonistic? This whole topic can be considered antagonistic.. A team works together.. I have seen too many instances of "it my way or the highway" Over the years the patient/family/legal community...

  4. how did you know you wanted to be an NP vs. RN?

    JDCitizen replied to NayNaeRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I pretty much agree. The adrenaline rush one gets on a busy heart / thoracic surgery (or alternative to ICU) unitis missed. I am lucky enough my patient population sometimes lets me experience the...

  5. Anyone pay cash for NP school?

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

    Actually no interest :-) It was when all those cards where coming out with

  6. Another perspective on providers

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have had the privilege in my career to talk with one of the first female heart surgeons in the country and listened to her horror stories about working in medicine (the formally male dominated and...

  7. NP & MD equivalency

    JDCitizen replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MD equivalency... Does anyone in nursing really want to equivalent to an MD? Just imagine what that means. I/we bring advanced Nursing care, principles, diagnostic and treatment capabilities to the...

  8. I wish I hadn't.....

    JDCitizen replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nope, from me anyway!

  9. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If it is set up right? So I guess the doctor gets to make the decision if the set up right? When the doctor is not in the room with the patient at the time the diagnosis is made and treatment is...

  10. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I disagree, a little, I don't think we are following I think to a large degree we are being sucked in if not invited in. Exactly and that's why groups have so many us running around seeing...

  11. NP & MD equivalency

    JDCitizen replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    its fun... Value that is increasing and is placing a pretty good fear factor in the lives of some MDs as they drive to the bank.. What ever level of profession you have some worse some better.Yep...

  12. How many NPs work in hospitals?

    JDCitizen replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here in middle GA there are groups using NP's in the hospital as well some of the hospitals using them in house. I work for a hospital outside of the hospital. I know the VA uses them. I don't know...

  13. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No matter how one looks at it Advanced Practice Nurses are making inroads more and more into what used to be a medical doctors only domain... Like candles progressed to light bulbs Like horses...

  14. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well something is going on: The Medical College of Georgia has multiple programs and it covers MDs / PAs / NP's (others): Allied Health Sciences Undergraduate Programs: Biomedical and Radiological...

  15. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    JDCitizen replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My education was not like the one I received for my BSN and I dare not compare it to what many of my friends went through for medical school. Over the years I advanced my training and changed fields....

  16. Do you think NP's are "midlevels"?

    JDCitizen replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm after the tempers flared and now back to the mid-level thing. With all the flavors of NPs out there now and more coming down the road: Will we be arguing among ourselves about who is highest of...

  17. Do you think NP's are "midlevels"?

    JDCitizen replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Unfortunately the same thing can be said for doctors towards nurses. When you say "you" who is the you? The great "I am" coming from nurses (no matter what level), PAs, doctors and/or any other health...

  18. ACNP vs. PA for Surgery

    JDCitizen replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have gone through enough JHACO inspections to agree with the 500 lb gorilla comment. I have also been through enough of them to know they need themselves to be better organized. Even though this...

  19. August OBLC

    JDCitizen replied to OffandRunning's topic in Government, Military

    Can't help with answers but I can say: Welcome and

  20. AF Medical DQ

    JDCitizen replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    Too funny! I was going to ask you about that..I had a comment on one of the other sites: "You learn to run by running" well with that logic I guess one learns to wait by waiting, patience by being...

  21. AF Medical DQ

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Government, Military

    OK here may not be the proper place to vent but.... 60 days now... Life is on hold waiting for the SG to say OK or too bad so sad... So just a thought to share with those of you looking at going into...

  22. ACNP vs. PA for Surgery

    JDCitizen replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an argument but an observation: I would construe JHACO interpretation to be contradictory to written protocols required by certain state boards.. I would be curious on how a hospital accredation...

  23. Is my recruiter lying to me???

    JDCitizen replied to litebrightgirl's topic in Government, Military

    I agree: Make sure it is a Health Care Recruiter you are talking with! What I was told as recent as 3 months ago: 1) Deployment always on the table 2) Overseas station during 1st tour rare (but can be...

  24. Waiting for NCLEX results

    JDCitizen replied to binkynco's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep this story plays itself out most too, too frequently. When I took my boards eons ago before the instant computer updates I had to live through a few weeks of anguish. When I entered the testing...

  25. I made my appt for the FNP exam

    JDCitizen replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is the testing like now? Is it all questions still??? I/we heard rumors two years ago they were going to revamp the test and have color pictures, EKG strips,