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  1. Need honest advice: NP vs. MD

    PICUPNP replied to confusedstudentnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a practicing NP for many years, I would advise you to look at PA school. The education is superior by miles to NP education and the opportunities are endless. It is a generalist education and you...

  2. CNA Un-Truths

    PICUPNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Tsk, Tsk, now we know name calling isn't professional. Are nurses now not allowed to have an opinion that differs from that of the unionists? Of course not! That would be anti nurse and anti american...

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    PICUPNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It's a shame that all of those "doctors" won't have received a decent education for what they are wanting in the shape of expanded independent practice. The NP community, for whatever reason, is...

  4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    PICUPNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    We are not equal to physicians, and a pseudo doctorate without any advanced sciences won't help

  5. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't "bashed" anyone. As a a member of a profession, I have every right to be its critic. You may think that there are no probems within the NP profession, but I see it differently. I don't agree...

  6. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will continue to espouse my opinions just like everyone else on this forum. I am not bashing NPs, I am

  7. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think its necessary to use all of that in order to better treat patients. It's so much simpler to treat people as human beings instead of prescribing to all of the numerous nursing theories...

  8. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't find any of that useful in MY practice. I find that treating people with dignity and respect has always worked out for me. As far as my NP school, it was the University of Pennsylvania. The...

  9. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely! I have never found myself using any of the nursing theories, paradigms, or frameworks in managing any of my patients. I manage patients medically. I have my own values and tenets to guide...

  10. practice without physician involvement?

    PICUPNP replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think its about getting together collectively as NPs. Its perception. I feel as though I am a medical provider in as much as I admit, write orders, diagnose, place lines, and provide ongoing...

  11. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Why would any np feel threatened by dnps? These are going to be nps who spent extra thousands on an education that doesnt do anything to prepare them for patient management. If this is a clinical...

  12. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    While that is true, the dnp has/is being pushed by it's supporters as another step towards more indpendent practice. The dnp adds nothing more than the aforementioned leadership abilities to my...

  13. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    No sarcasm intended. We're talking about the diff between np and dnp..right? The courses i listed are just a sampling of the courses that make up the dnp curric. and have zero impact on patient...

  14. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The comparison of Duke and Harvards programs says it all. Just look at the filler courses the dnp has to take instead of advanced science courses and course on patient management. The dnp adds nothing...

  15. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Not angry at all. I do not believe that dnps should refer to themselves as doctor in the clinical setting. It is confusing for patients and families. Why is it necessary to intro yourself in that...

  16. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This is a point that some dnps will never get through their heads. It is only a few that will take this position, and these are the ones who have the "mundinger syndrome". They think that because they...

  17. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    PICUPNP replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    There are several threads on this forum related to the use of "Dr" by NPs. This has been addressed ad nauseum! The use of the title "Dr" by NPs is ridiculous. This will only further current bad...

  18. CHICAGO VS. TEXAS

    PICUPNP replied to LJUN71's topic in Texas Nursing

    chill1965, we're glad you moved back. Texas is a great place to live and work. I'm originally from the north and would never go

  19. pediatric APN in TX

    PICUPNP replied to srleslie's topic in Texas Nursing

    I worked 9 yrs in the PICU in Texas. Just pm me for more

  20. Nurses March for Better Patient Care

    PICUPNP replied to herring_RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is nothing more than the cna feeble attempt at organizing Texas RNs. I applaud the workers standing up for what they know is right with regard to the unsafe conditions at the hospital, but a...

  21. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    PICUPNP replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What hostile comments? I'm an Np and totally support what wowza an the others are saying. NPs DO NOT HAVE AN EDUCATION EQUIVALENT TO DRS OR PAs. NP education doesn't compare to either PA or MD/DO. How...

  22. CNA Un-Truths

    PICUPNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I really don't care about who you would or would not trustto handle your healthcare needs. And who are you to talk about my practice as you don't even know me? That gets pretty close to slander.......

  23. discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

    PICUPNP replied to RN to Medschool's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can compare the two all I want. I have worked in this field for many years and know the difference. The problem is that NP programs across the country are brainwashing people into thinking just like...

  24. Tenet/CNA Election Procedures Agreement

    PICUPNP posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    federal labor official to prosecute scheme to force nurses under union boss control decision challenges backroom deal between company and union officials that undermines the rights of independent...

  25. CNA Un-Truths

    PICUPNP replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    does that contract apply to every nurse who is unionized throughout the us? if so, then i will change my tune but until