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  1. NP program with clinicals and preceptors

    mbuchanan2107 replied to Kitty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    University of Miami in Coral Gables sets it all up for you. They have an accelerated MSN program. Was a tough one year....but so worth

  2. University of Miami Hospital and VA Hospital

    mbuchanan2107 replied to EstrellaAzul's topic in Florida Nursing

    I can answer part of your question.....Most hospitals are not hiring LPNs anymore as they need the supervision of an RN so they just now are hiring RNs. From what I understand, they are really pushing...

  3. All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    mbuchanan2107 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am a newer nurse practitioner and was a RN for 5 years. I have to say that I am torn with some of the posts. I think you can find good and bad in any profession. There are RNs I've worked with that...

  4. Exam Coding

    mbuchanan2107 replied to mbuchanan2107's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lots of great information. Thanks so much. Being a new NP, I want to protect myself. This doc has already done many shady things that make me very apprehensive. I appreciate you all for taking the...

  5. Exam Coding

    mbuchanan2107 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a coding question for anyone out there. I recently graduated and was taught that for us to bill incident to and get the 100%, the doctor must be physically be in the building. I ask this...

  6. assessment or meds first?

    mbuchanan2107 replied to serein's topic in General Nursing

    It is hard to keep up, so finding ways to do that are always helpful. I am with you on liking to do my assessment first, but then you get behind with giving meds, patients are then needy, procedures...

  7. ACNP/ANP Crossbreed

    mbuchanan2107 replied to neuronRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a FNP and I don't like pediatrics at all. I thought it would give me options though in the event I would like to in the future. In regards to the phasing out the ANP, from what my professors...

  8. ACNP/ANP Crossbreed

    mbuchanan2107 replied to neuronRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a FNP so I can't answer specifics, but my program I just graduated from has them getting dual certified. So you will be certified as a ANP and ACNP. From what they said, the ANP's may get phased...

  9. On campus only DNP

    mbuchanan2107 replied to nursetim's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just graduated from the University of Miami with my MSN and know a little about their DNP program. They do meet face-to-face once a month on a friday, saturday, sunday for one year. From a few that...

  10. Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Needed - South Florida

    mbuchanan2107 replied to brookiern's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I guess you can only see the preceptors. I thought you could post that you needed

  11. Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Needed - South Florida

    mbuchanan2107 replied to brookiern's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just graduated from down there and wish I had names for you. Since many of the bigger schools are in Miami, most students have preceptors in Miami area. So you should be able to find more preceptors...

  12. Moving to Orlando...

    mbuchanan2107 replied to ACuteRN87's topic in Florida Nursing

    I cannot give you any info about the BMT unit, but can tell you that I did see a posting a few weeks back about a teaching position at UCF (University of Central Florida). Since I just graduated with...

  13. NP certification.

    mbuchanan2107 replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you mean Acute Care NP? I don't think there is a certification like an RN can get certified as an CCRN. I could be wrong, but I think you need the ACNP master degree to sit for the acute care...

  14. New NP regulations for MD, PA, NJ

    mbuchanan2107 replied to abass211's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've heard rumors that they want to make this a federal thing and some states are doing this. BUT, they are having a hard time coming up with how to regulate or enforce it. Some hospitals/doctors...

  15. Administering pain meds to a sleeping pt

    mbuchanan2107 replied to opossum's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked night shift I would talk with my patients that I thought would have more pain before they went to sleep. I would give them their nightly meds and ask if they would like to just be left...

  16. NP Prep: Fitzgerald CDS

    mbuchanan2107 replied to reeya's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have to politely disagree with you. I didn't spend the $400 some-odd dollars as I did get mine off Amazon for a lot cheaper and split the cost with a friend. But I think they have been worth every...

  17. Unbelievable!!

    mbuchanan2107 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WOW I did not know that. I think it goes with any person who holds any office/title. You should have some recent experience or you loose touch with reality. It is easy for them to hear things to make...

  18. How do you prescribe ABX in a retail clinic?

    mbuchanan2107 replied to criticalHP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am finishing graduate school in about a month and was assigned to a retail clinic a few semesters ago. The one I was at totally did not follow that practice. If it was a URI you were told that you...

  19. I hate being a tech. will I hate being a nurse too?

    mbuchanan2107 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Nursing

    You will still have to deal with this a nurse, but like other people said, it depends on where you work. I LOVE having a tech to help out, but I am not one of those nurses who sends you off to do the...

  20. Cardiac Observation Unit

    mbuchanan2107 replied to embeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just to clarify, when you say Cardiac Observation Unit, are you referring to a chest pain center? I know many places call units different things. I did work in a chest pain unit and it was HELL. They...

  21. Tampa General Info

    mbuchanan2107 replied to roma4204's topic in Florida Nursing

    It's been about 5 years since I worked there, but I really like working at Tampa General. They for one have such beautiful surroundings, on an island overlooking the ocean is so nice and relaxing to...

  22. Um generic fall 2011

    mbuchanan2107 replied to mayte0407's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a graduate student at UM currently and I have heard all of the teachers talk about how many applicants they have been getting in all of their programs. They have been taking awhile to grade our...

  23. ANCC vs. AANP

    mbuchanan2107 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am about to graduate soon and am a little confused about both of the examinations. I know the ANCC is suppose to be hard as it has theory and all that jazz in it, but I have heard some rumors that I...

  24. ANCC vs. AANP

    mbuchanan2107 replied to mbuchanan2107's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for your reply. It was

  25. necessary workshop has any one taken this fnp review

    mbuchanan2107 replied to Boonce1's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have not heard of them before. I have one semester left before I graduate in August and I love all of the Fitzgerald reviews. I have her review book and I have the audio CDs and they have been...