SandBetweenMyToes

SandBetweenMyToes BSN, RN

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  1. Is Mandatory DNP by 2015 a Done Deal?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am aware that the AACN has issued a position statement recommending a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) to be necessary to work as a new NP as of 2015. I wonder however, does the AACN have the final...

  2. The Florida job market cannot be this bad?!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you tried the Minute Clinic website? There appear to be many Florida NP positions

  3. Nurse Practitioner in Palliative care

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to jlynn2303's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am nurse practitioner working in palliative care. My specialization is primary health care (family) so I can treat all ages, though the majority of my patients are adults. Of those, the vast...

  4. Michigan licence

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just a question for those of you practicing in Michigan: I am a Primary Health Care (Family) NP in Ontario. I have a Michigan RN license and am a US citizen. I would like to write the AANP exam to...

  5. NP to Doctorate CRNA?

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is anyone aware of program(s) geared to a Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN) to doctorate level CRNA? I am not sold on the DNP for DNP's sake, but would be willing to pursue a doctorate degree if it...

  6. Should i become a nurse practioner or wait?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to lolalola1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my opinion, you NEED to practice independently as an RN for at least a few years before pursuing your NP. In years past there was no option for direct entry because it doesn't really work....

  7. Canadian RN, taking US NP program online?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to elproducto's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i got my NP in Ontario and live in Ontario. I got my RN in Michigan and am licensed in both MI and ON. I have a friend who did her NP at Wayne State University in Detroit, and works as an NP in...

  8. Flexibility as an NP

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to daz0310's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work full-time, 37.5 hrs divided into 4 shifts ( I think it comes to 9.375 hrs per day...) as a palliative care NP consultant, and I absolutely love it. I love having an extra day off each week. I...

  9. Is it possible to work 40hrs while in ANP online program?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to majik91's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in NP school full-time, with a predominantly online component. I averaged 70 hrs a week with school work and clinicals. There was no way I could have worked on top of that and still had any...

  10. The case of the missing pens: A rant and an idea

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    How ironic! I just read your post, and then I stumbled on this site (how to foil thieves from stealing your pen...quite humorous!!) Enjoy!

  11. Difference between MN and MSN

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to egamboa's topic in International Nursing

    Just a slight clarification...in Ontario, one as yet does not need an MN or MSN to be a Nurse Practitioner. You need an NP certification and to write and pass the RN(EC) (Registered Nurse in the...

  12. Will DNPs be chosen over MSNs?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The ONLY way I would even consider the DNP, is if I were convinced it would improve my clinical ability as an NP and provide me with CLINICAL knowledge and education I do not already possess. There is...

  13. Average Hospice NP pay per visit

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to v1cky84's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a community palliative NP, and I find that a thorough assessment takes way more than 15 minutes (usually 1-2 hours for an initial assessment visit in the home, not including drive time), to get a...

  14. RNs being negative about NP school

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Be true to yourself...there will always be negative people. In my region, there are actually more NP positions than people to fill them. There are definitely more NP positions than full-time RN...

  15. Staff and artificial nails

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to txdon's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just a bit of devil's advocacy...I do not wear artificial nails now (I work directly with patients). However, I did wear them when I had an administrative position. Regarding the possibility of skin...

  16. Unprofessional, inaccurate article

    SandBetweenMyToes posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just saw this article today (it was from April) by Dr. Keith Ablow on a Fox News website. Others may have already seen it. It was so completely offensive, that I am at a loss for words. My...

  17. Any one else feel this way

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely...every day!!! I am 6 weeks into my new job, and am humbled and elated

  18. Is NP really worth it?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My answer is definitely yes. I enjoy my job now much more than before as an RN. I make significantly more money, but that's not the main reason. My breadth of knowledge is so much more than before,...

  19. Canadian RN, taking US NP program online?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to elproducto's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It probably is possible, but the bigger question I see is where do you want to practice when you are through? If it is in Canada, it will be much easier and less expensive to get your education n...

  20. Prohibited from practicing license pending HELP!!

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Nurse CJ's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    An attorney might be worth the consultation

  21. Info about Registered Nursing in Canada

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to alzinah's topic in International Nursing

    You must pass the CRNE in order to practice anywhere in Canada. See the provincial nursing board website in the province which you want to practice to learn about how to

  22. Overwhelmed! Need words of encouragement.

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I felt very overwhelmed also (as did EVERYONE I know who has done this...). The advice about organization is key. You need to get organized in a hurry. The rest is just gritting your teeth, and...

  23. Time Commitment Accurate?

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to rr0416's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is accurate, at least in my experience. I averaged 70-80 hours per week throughout the program, between class, clinical hours, and prep time. I honestly don't know how others who do this full...

  24. Terrible first NP job

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to bostonred's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I once read that in a situation where you don't want to say anything negative, but there was not a lot of positives, say, "It wasn't a good fit." And leave it at that. Say that you spent a year there...

  25. FNP hopeful... PLEASE HELP

    SandBetweenMyToes replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would make a list of all the schools you may want to apply to and then contact each of them. Get a human on the phone and ask each what you asked at U-C. Ask specifically what qualifications they...