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  1. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In most cases, it matters. I live in a city that has an online NP program that isn't well respected and that's why I chose to attend a top tier school. This has helped me a great deal in not only...

  2. ANCC and AANP

    ANPFNPGNP replied to lsutigerrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You mentioned that your ANP friends were "audited." What does that mean?? Where do you

  3. Why become a NP

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

    We definitely diagnose and treat just like a doctor. Just today, I diagnosed patients with HTN, dyslipidemia, acute bronchitis, pneumonia, DM II, AOM/AOE, metatarsal fracture, pyelonephritis, etc,...

  4. Do NPs work only 5 days a week?

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

    I certainly hope you are compensated well, otherwise they are really taking advantage of

  5. Rx Writing Liberties

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

    It's not "illegal," but more than frowned upon in Texas. It's against the rules for doctors, PA's & NP's (NP's practice under the Board of Nursing). I'm sure it's probably different in every...

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

    ANPFNPGNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm confused...what is the difference between the FNP and primary care NP??? A FNP is a primary care NP. There is no such thing as a certification in primary

  7. Rx Writing Liberties

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

    The TX Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing is very strict about this. We can't write scripts for patients unless we see them as a patient - a H&P has to be in the chart with diagnosis, plan,...

  8. Is there such thing as Hospitalist Pediatric Nurse Practitioner?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to may8755's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe they still have the dual PNP/ACPNP program at Vanderbilt. You'll be covered both ways. You'll get to train at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

  9. Concerning Neonatal NP -- I would love to hear your experience

    ANPFNPGNP replied to weining's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would think it would be really tough for PA's to get a job in the NICU. Were there just not enough NNP's available or

  10. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked as a RN in NYC and I remember it being tough for NP's b/c there are so many doctors there. It seems that everyone wants to live in the Big Apple, so there really isn't a shortage of...

  11. Working and going to school

    ANPFNPGNP replied to check_21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't understand how anyone can complete all their clinical hours and work fulltime. This doesn't make sense to me...when do you sleep? Do you work nights and do clinicals during the day? I...

  12. Do NPs work only 5 days a week?

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

    He should be able to work as much or as little as he wants. If he wants to work in a minor emergency clinic or ER, he should be able to work those types of shifts. If he's in primary care, it's M-F...

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

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

    I understand completely. I just ordered a CT of the thorax and bone scan today on a patient with bone pain and history of cancer. None of this was discussed with the doctor, in fact, he would wonder...

  14. ANCC and AANP

    ANPFNPGNP replied to lsutigerrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know someone who waited a full 10 months for her letter to test for the AANP FNP exam. They are notorious for being extremely disorganized and this is well known. However, if I were to choose...

  15. ANCC and AANP

    ANPFNPGNP replied to lsutigerrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Amazing, I took both as well and I thought the AANP was FAR EASIER!! I felt that the AANP questions were straightforward and more "clinical" oriented. The AANP has a 92% pass rate on their FNP, ANP...

  16. Can a WHNP open their own practice?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to tolagyal's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Texas, you can own your own practice, but you will still have to have a collaborative agreement with a physician. I know a WHNP who does just that and she pays an OB/GYN to "oversee" her. Even...

  17. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I worked from Texas/Oklahoma to NYC as a RN and the most I made was $1.00 more per hour than an ADN. They are obviously including nurse managers or some upper management positions in their pay...

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

    ANPFNPGNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And that's a lawsuit some patient is going to

  19. NP working as RN

    ANPFNPGNP replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My children are grown, but if they were young I would never be able to do what I'm doing now. Kids are only young once, so enjoy it while you

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

    ANPFNPGNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The Texas Board of Nursing is strict about NP's practicing within their specialty and the reason for this is to protect the public. I don't know of any FNP program that requires over 800 clinical...

  21. Why become a NP

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

    I know what you mean about getting more respect dressed in street clothes and a white lab coat. Pretty

  22. NP working as RN

    ANPFNPGNP replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just interviewed for a job in Houston and the base pay is $90,000 plus quarterly bonuses (based on patient satisfaction surveys) that average $2,500. They are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus with...

  23. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

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

    ANPFNPGNP replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a HUGE difference between what a Nurse Practitioner does and what a RN is trained to do. RN's can work in any specialty as a NURSE. Also, someone with a MSN isn't necessarily a NP. I've...

  25. Has the 2010 DNP alledged requirement for NP's already fizzled?

    ANPFNPGNP replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    First off, the DNP is supposed to be coming in 2015 and we'll all be grandfathered in. Secondly, just because you are nationally board certified in a specific specialty does NOT mean you will be able...