Gentleman_nurse

Gentleman_nurse MSN

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  1. Sick of other NPs abusing patients - psych practice

    Gentleman_nurse replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi FullGlass First, breathe! Second a few questions. From your post, it seems the others are certified in primary care, not psychiatry. What is the current scope and practice of NP's in...

  2. Regretting my decision to become a nurse

    Gentleman_nurse replied to FNPtoB's topic in General Specialties

    Hi FNPtoB Nine years is not a waste. You figured out what doesn't work. I second Kitiger. What is it that you feel about the nursing profession that distresses you? I don't want to assume....

  3. Calling all PNPs- Am I totally wrong here?

    Gentleman_nurse replied to babynurse613's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I take it you are referring to pharmacology as part of your 3P's. Yes, this is typical. My specialization is mental health and I didn't learn much about psych meds. I got that content in the specialty...

  4. How long does it take to be competent

    Gentleman_nurse replied to Nmink's topic in Critical Care

    I'm not an ICU nurse, but I know a lot about teaching and training. Assuming you are receiving regular assessment, practice, and feedback, it's at least one year. A few months is a drop in the bucket...