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Hello. I will be taking the exam on Aug 14. AHH!!! I'm studying a review book by Winland-Brown and Dunphy which was recommended by Fitzgerald for its challenging questions. If you have any other tips on what to study, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Ana

Here is an article that discusses ACNPs role in hospitals and creating a model of care for inpatient services: Article Title: Acute Care Nurse Practitioners: Creating and Implementing a Model of Care for an Inpatient General Medical Service. Authors: Jill N. Howie, RN,MS,FNP,ACNP, and Mitchel Erickson,RN,MS,ANP,ACNP American Journal of Critical Care, September 2002, Volume 11, No. 5 This article goes over the general responsibilities for a NP in an inpatient hospital service. Even though the responsibilities are aimed towards a NP in a cardiology focus, it will give you a good idea about what is entailed in the hospitalist role, and hopefully you can use it as a guide for developing your position (I did :).

Woops...PennyNP, I just read your other post in the ACNP and hospitalist role topic, and you already answered my questions about your work hours, call, and weekends. But, if you (or anyone else) have any input about my salary question, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!

Thank you for your information, PennyNP. It was very helpful. Can you tell me what your work hours are? Do you take call or work on weekends? Also, do you have an idea if the pay is about the same or more than a NP position in an outpatient clinic? I am asking these questions because most of the NPs where I live work in a doctor's office, and according to salary.com the average salary for NPs here is between $62,000-66,000. I will also have a meeting soon to discuss all these issues, and I thought it would be helpful to get an idea of what your position includes. Thanks again for your input!

thanks, lalaxton! Sounds great!

Thank you, Mimi2RN. Your information was helpful.

Hello. I am curious if anyone knows a NP who works on a hospitalist team. I have been offered a position (after I graduate from my program in 6 mths-yeah!) to be a part of the hospitalist team, but this is the first time that they have ever had a NP working in the hospital. Therefore, they are not completely sure as to what my true role will be. I was told that I would handle H&Ps on admissions, certain ongoing care during a patient's stay, and DC notes. I am interested in knowing what the responsibilities are of NPs currently working as hospitalists. Your input is greatly appreciated!