zenman

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    DNP vs APN with MS in "other"

    zenman replied to jfailla's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm confused. What do you mean you're eligible for APN license as a psychiatric CNS? In order to be a PCNS you have to complete a masters program in psychiatric nursing, not in psychology. I'm also a...
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    Anyone Lived Overseas for extended period of Time?

    zenman replied to Maslenp's topic in General Nursing

    I was just going to suggest American Schools since I work in one. If you tell me your location, I'll let you know which ones are
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    Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

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

    Every psych np program I've seen you have to learn physical assessment, just like a psychiatrist. But, in every psych setting I've worked in there has been a consulting family practice physician to do...
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    I'm too old if my ultimate goal is to be a NP?

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

    I'll be 58 in January and I'm a psych NP student...and I'm still
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    discussion regarding education of NP (DNP) and PA compared to MD/DO

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

    I've seen physicians do what they "feel" is right even when all the labs and other diagnostic tests say otherwise. One did so recently with my wife and it turns out he was correct. Many older...
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    What is your ratio?

    zenman replied to Aneroo's topic in School

    K-12 691 students and
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    Alone in my "hippie" beliefs in Texas at Nursing School.

    zenman replied to Ekstasis's topic in Holistic

    I would guess you're not in
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    resign

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

    Pull out the research for them. You know how docs are with that evidence based medicine,
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    Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

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

    I think I went there many years ago. Pretty little town with a nearby
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    Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

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

    I see that UAB has opened a psych np program. I like
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    zenman replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, but...look at their clinical hours versus the NP
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    2 potential jobs!!!

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

    You assume
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    2 potential jobs!!!

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

    Have you ever been to Leesville, Louisiana?
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    Alone in my "hippie" beliefs in Texas at Nursing School.

    zenman replied to Ekstasis's topic in Holistic

    Walk your own path and don't waste energy with those on another
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    NOOO!!!! Advanced Nursing RESEARCH!?!?!?!?

    zenman replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All professions are research-driven...like it or
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    My question is one about taxes...

    zenman replied to YakimaTouch's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I have; just get a really smart
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    Not just another Online vs. Gound program question.

    zenman replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on whether it's yellow from spilt beer or
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    Feeling guilty b/c I thought she was okay

    zenman replied to kidsnurse1969's topic in School

    You did fine. It's just a broken toe; tape them up and send them back to
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    Not just another Online vs. Gound program question.

    zenman replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, it's good that you are planning. If cost is an issue then pick the best value for the money. Is there any reason that online study is so time-consuming for you? Usually you save time, effort,...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    zenman replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, primary care is very different from ICU nursing, but even a nurse with ICU experience should bring more to the table than a nurse with no experience. I've seen ICU nurses who were pulled to a...
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    Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

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

    I can recommend Rush in
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    zenman replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ROFLMAO...guess you don't want to hear about the house clearing last
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    Day in the life of psych NP/CNS

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

    I'm a psych NP student so I can't tell you what it's like yet. I have seen salary ranges up to $150k. I don't think the demand will drop any due to all the turmoil in the world. I also went this route...
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    Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    zenman replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think Siri and others have mentioned many times the actual experience of preceptors with NP students who have no experience working as a nurse so I won't belabor that. I think I posted waaaaay back...
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    How Can I Start Thinking Like An NP?

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

    Diagnosis is based 70% on history, 15% on examination and 5% on tests. Tests can only give you what you asked for and sometimes you don't know the right questions. - Christine Page, M.D. I always...