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If there's a need for NPs in the area, then it won't matter - they'll hire anyone if they're desperate. Otherwise, it can matter a great deal. Many physicians (and the public) are turned off by online NP programs. How many physicians do you know w...

I've been a NP for 8 years and I've owned a very busy practice for 3 years. I precept students from various NP programs. I've had students from brick and mortar schools and online schools. The ones from the "brick and mortar" schools were FAR bett...

These are medical weight loss clinics - there is one close to my office. They prescribe phentermine and you can buy their meal replacements/supplements if you want. They also provide weekly B12 shots.

Make no mistake, doctors oppose our independence because they are afraid of losing MONEY. We've all seen where a physician controlled health care system has gotten us - it's time for a change! Physicians love NPs when we're working for THEM and maki...

Honestly, you need to work as a nurse practitioner for several years before even contemplating going out on your own. Get a job with a busy internist who specializes in complicated patients, so you will be exposed to a wide range of diseases/illness...

No matter how many years of nursing experience one has, NPs need several years of NURSE PRACTITIONER experience before going out on their own. I made sure I had 5 full years of experience with most of that time spent working side by side with physic...

Why don't you just take the ANCC instead?

You are the one who takes everything personally. Considering the fact that you work at a Children's Hospital, you are obviously encountering children who are very ill. Therefore, you really don't have the educational background or training which is...

Guess what VIRAL NP, those patients will more than likely see a NP/PA in the ER too! NPs/PAs work in the "fast track" at ERs and see the majority of patients who come there. I know that FOR A FACT because I used to work in the ER as a NP!

What privileged universe are you living in? It's apparent that you have absolutely NO IDEA what goes on in the REAL WORLD! There are not enough primary care physicians NOW...are you totally out of touch with reality? As far as people taking their...

Since when is medical school the ONLY way to go? In NM, psychologists and optometrists can prescribe medication and they never attended medical school. The studies have shown they provide excellent patient care in comparison to physicians. In OK, opt...

I don't think I'm equal to a physician. However, I know that I can take care of the majority of healthcare problems that present on a day to day basis and I know when I can't. I refer to a "higher level of care" for complex issues that I'm unable t...

What I have a problem with is when someone comments that independent NPs are a danger to patients. If you make that comment about me, then you better be able to prove it.

Wowza, where do you live? Are you not aware that NPs in several states have been completely independent of physician oversight for years now? This is NOT a new phenomenon. Make NO mistake about it, this is a $$$ issue. If physicians TRULY though...

It is ALL about the money, make no mistake about that. CRNA's ARE replacing anesthesiologists and will continue to do so. Here's the latest study that was just released comparing outcomes. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/726427?src=emailthis ...

Sorry to burst your bubble, but we already ARE independent in several states - more coming soon! Seriously, how do you not know this? We're even completely independent in WASHINGTON, D.C.! CRNA's are completely independent now in California. Ther...

I charge $60 for adults and $48 for children under 18 (including college students). I never planned on accepting any insurance plans, in fact the local paper wrote a story about my "cash only" practice before it opened, since that was somewhat of a ...

NPs have been without physician oversight for almost 20 years in NM. We're also completely independent in at least 16 states and counting (including Washington, D.C.). Studies have CONSISTENTLY concluded that our patient outcomes are equivalent to ...

I'm a NP and I perform the majority of TB testing for nursing students in my area. I've had a few students tell me they've had positive results in the past and were required to have a chest x-ray (which turned out to be negative). NONE of those stu...

I believe this depends on the state. I know that in Texas, we're required to be certified as a Psych NP or CNS in order to work in the mental health field. Actually, I'm surprised that any BON would allow a FNP to work in mental health considering th...

FYI, just because you've been trained to do more than take care of minor emergencies in the ER doesn't mean a hospital will let you do it. The hospitals in my area would never allow that. We can work in the fast track (and we also suture there), bu...

Several physicians have told me that Obama's Health Care Plan will really benefit NP's. I guess I must have missed something, just what are his proposals for NP practice?

I agree. There should absolutely be more clinical hours involved - the degree is misleading. I own a practice and I know how tough it is to get credentialed with insurance companies as it is. I'm just wondering if they'll require practice owners t...

Ellen NP, Which state do you reside? I think it's a good idea to require a few years of practice before venturing out on your own...I'm all for that! I live in Texas and I just opened a clinic 6 weeks ago. In fact, we just saw our 100th patient to...