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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER & Certified Family Nurse Pra

    zenman replied to Miley22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's because I'm old and get cranky when someone can't tell the difference between these two: 1. Family Nurse Practitioner 2. Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Hint: One is certified and one is...
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    Any one have experience with moving across state lines?

    zenman replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The main thing you have to do is check out the BON for the state you plan on moving to. There are also other issues such as is your current state a compact state. Put "Map of NLC States" in your...
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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER & Certified Family Nurse Pra

    zenman replied to Miley22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're really have trouble with this simple concept aren't you. When you become a nurse practitioner you go take a certifying exam, either ANCC or AANP. Then you are certified. Your question, "which...
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    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER & Certified Family Nurse Pra

    zenman replied to Miley22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One is an FNP who has become certified, usually by the ANCC or what's the other
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    Can't find the FNP review book by Zerwekh & Claborn any where. Very frustrated!!!

    zenman replied to labbio's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So, actually you found it. Why do you want that one if it's out of print....which usually also means out of
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    NP or MD, Need some advice.

    zenman replied to 333344444's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let me address the bold parts. Your heart knows the direction to go more so than your brain. People in my profession can help you with that ego, lol! Ego is the least reason you should follow a...
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    NP or MD, Need some advice.

    zenman replied to 333344444's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As a PMHNP in New Mexico, physicians have nothing to say about my practice, although I would have no problem working with one if he passed my interview. And I certainly see more than "minor"
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    FNP in Hawaii

    zenman replied to somebodyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with mahanabay. I worked as an RN there and would only consider going back as an NP. Check with the BON also as I think you have to have 1,000 hrs after you get your HI NP license in order to...
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    FNP in Hawaii

    zenman replied to somebodyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked in Oahu for 3
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    Writing a paper about NPs ... anyone want to help?!

    zenman replied to anpvk7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1) what city do you work in? las cruces, nm 2) what type of facility do you work in? detention center 3) what is your area of practice or specialty? why did you choose this particular specialty?...
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    Writing a paper about NPs ... anyone want to help?!

    zenman replied to anpvk7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe because most of us are all too busy, but I have a little time now since I'm
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    Corrections NPs?

    zenman replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I am male. I 'm a PMHNP. The other PMHNP is a female and just mainly wanted to work with the females, although I see a few. We have a FNP and 2 physicians that take care of the medical
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    Corrections NPs?

    zenman replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm currently doing locums in a detention center and they searched for 6 months before I signed on. I'm actually liking it except for the "ancient" formulary. I can order a 4 day supply of a...
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    Scary reading doctor forums about NPs...

    zenman replied to thenewguy8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good point, and only to make this point, here's one sentence from an eval from my physician preceptor: "I would not hesitate to hire Mr. zenman to work with me or to refer a family member to him." We...
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    Scary reading doctor forums about NPs...

    zenman replied to thenewguy8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My wife prefers her current Women's Health NP over the GYN the NP works with. My mother who had many chronic medical conditions liked her physician but preferred the NP's that worked with him as they...
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    FNP in Hawaii

    zenman replied to somebodyrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Might check out their NP association for info. Have you ever been there? Hawaii is a different country, but great views and
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    Night Shift Eating Habits

    zenman posted a topic in General Nursing

    How does everyone deal with eating habits while working the night shift? I tend to wake up around noon hungry and have to eat, then stay up a few hours before napping again prior to going back to...
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    Calling all RNs, NPs, PAs, & MDs

    zenman replied to FemmeDuJour's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been drinking iced tea since my mother put it in my bottle. I only drink water in my tea. Since I'm from the South I don't recognize water as a drink, only ice tea. The ice is to keep me cool,...
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    These classes are nonsense

    zenman replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmm, so you want to be a trade school graduate? All professions are theory-driven. You said you wanted to learn actual science and clinical skills. Go back a few years in medicine and you'll learn...
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    These classes are nonsense

    zenman replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, I meant which framework will you be using when you're in actual
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    These classes are nonsense

    zenman replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So what theoretical framework will you be
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    Is NP really worth it?

    zenman replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your "self-learning" will continue when you get out so get it down pat! I have books almost in arms length no matter where I sit in my
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    Is NP really worth it?

    zenman replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, wish I had done it
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    What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    zenman replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, the one we are making here is
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    These classes are nonsense

    zenman replied to HumptyDumpty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't mind telling which school I went to. I did a post-master's at Rush after doing a CNS program at Northwestern State University in Louisiana. They have a nice curriculum and I thought it was...