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  1. Should NPs become COMPLETELY independent?

    cruisin_woodward replied to BS, NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In all fairness, when I was researching my "con" stance for my debate, I went on the SDN....there are an awful lot of NPs on their network, behaving the same way that we complain about here. I really...

  2. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    cruisin_woodward replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lol...agreed!

  3. Should NPs become COMPLETELY independent?

    cruisin_woodward replied to BS, NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    just did a debate on this subject for my health policy class...I was assigned the "con" stance. We had to argue that "nurse practitioners should NOT have full autonomy"...we lost. I thought we had...

  4. Chiropractor to FNP

    cruisin_woodward replied to Chiro's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    sounds like you have it right...where do you live? I would suggest getting some OR experience (if you do not already have it)...Most RNFA programs require at least 1 year OR nursing usually in the...

  5. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    cruisin_woodward replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    AACN position statement and FAQ AACN - DNP -

  6. The most depressing conversation with my instructor

    cruisin_woodward replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow...your teacher is completely wrong...either she has some sort of agenda, or she is...well to put it nicely, not up to date on the current information. I am a BSN to DNP student, so I will tell you...

  7. I know this is a sticky thread but....

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am wondering how the direct entry programs work. I am in a DNP program, but I am working on an assignment. Do you actually complete your BSN/MSN in 22 months?? How is that possible? Do you already...

  8. Why are so many Doctors hostile towards the DNP?

    cruisin_woodward replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have seen a lot of negativity from MSN students that are at the same university as me. I am a graduate teaching assistant, and I have even seen the negativity from faculty. Oh, and even PhD...

  9. Why are so many Doctors hostile towards the DNP?

    cruisin_woodward replied to Meesterjojo's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    There is one simple answer to this question F-E-A-R... I am a student, getting my BSN-DNP. I have been hit with all sorts of negativity....not only from physicians, but also from nurses...MSNs...

  10. Regulatory Autonomy

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am a DNP student, and my assignment is to present the "con" stance in a debate regarding regulatory autonomy for nurse practitioners. I know that there are many people on this site, seasoned...

  11. Regulatory Autonomy

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

    That is exactly the point of the assignment. Thank you so much for your input. I will definately check it out. I need all the help I can get. Arguing against something that you agree with is...

  12. SRNA to FNP

    cruisin_woodward replied to guest416560's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got into anesthesia school, and started. I didn't get as far as you though, only 2 classes in. I always wanted to be a CRNA, I worked 10 years in the OR as a tech, left went into the ICU after...

  13. Choosing a NP focus: FNP, ANP, ACNP

    cruisin_woodward replied to Iconoclast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sure that it depends on your state, but my understanding is that you need to be an ACNP to work acute or critical care. I do know however, that you will see other NPs there. I think it's bc they...

  14. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    cruisin_woodward replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    OK, the thing is (as I've said over and over), the DNP was NEVER intended to make a "mini doc". Or to make NPs equal to physicians etc. The DNP was meant to create excellence in NURSING. The DNP...

  15. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    cruisin_woodward replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am in a BSN to DNP program. My focus is acute care and critical care. I must admit that some of the arguments presented here are, IMO, valid. I understand the desire to make the DNP expert nurses,...

  16. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am having a difficult time understanding this new health care reform bill...can anyone explain it to me from a NP point of view? What will this mean to me as a future (2013) DNP graduate? Will this...

  17. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

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

    I only hear about it positively affecting PRIMARY CARE. What about acute care positions etc. I am worried my job will be in jeopardy. Isn't it cheaper to use a resident then an

  18. ACNP hours and settings vs FNP...

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am in my first year of a BSN to DNP program, and I am in the ACNP track. Our school is starting an FNP program as well. I am wondering if some ACNPs can elaborate what type of hours and...

  19. ACNP hours and settings vs FNP...

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

    Wayne State University...It's in

  20. How will Health care reform affect me as nurse practitioner?

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

    Thank you for that information. Honestly, this has been a very confusing subject to me. This has nothing to do with Dem vs Rep...not to me any way! I think I have avoided educating myself on the...

  21. Help me! Desperate for this job!

    cruisin_woodward replied to AlishaNHayzley's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad this issue was raised. I hate that we have to specialize. I was going to go with the FNP at one point so that I would be more general. But I really just want to be in a hospital, so I guess...

  22. Do you tell pts who get heparin that it comes from pigs???

    cruisin_woodward replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I posted this question to my fellow nurses, and got the response that 70/30 and protamine sulfate is made from salmon semen...um gross! But the point was that people with fish allergies can have...

  23. (DISMAL) GRE Score Question and Boston College

    cruisin_woodward replied to luckylady5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK, I did HORRIBLE on the GRE...I took it twice. Got the same score each time. I got accepted into two well respected anesthesia programs (I was below the minimum they accepted) and I got accepted in...

  24. Do you tell pts who get heparin that it comes from pigs???

    cruisin_woodward replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hmmm. wow, i never thought of that! i'm in the midwest too, but work in detroit, where there is a lot of diversity and a lot of muslims. i have never told someone it is from a pig. i've never even...

  25. Adult NP to Family NP

    cruisin_woodward replied to NPRoseMona's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am also in the Metro Detroit area. As far as I know, to switch specialties it is a year. Only 3 classes, and 3 clinicals, but one per semester equals 3 semesters. I am in sorta the same boat. I...