zenman

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    Online FNP Programs vs B&M

    zenman replied to ISLANDER RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please post these studies, then go look through distance education journals to see the studies from those in the education field. I've never had an employer ask where I went to school, although it was...
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    Online FNP Programs vs B&M

    zenman replied to ISLANDER RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well doesn't it seems highly unlikely that I would even respond if I didn't read her
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    Online FNP Programs vs B&M

    zenman replied to ISLANDER RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was thinking of for profit
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    Online FNP Programs vs B&M

    zenman replied to ISLANDER RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can't compare the two because you were in a private school which was your own mistake. I have experienced all the above as a graduate with multiple grad degrees in both types of programs. So...
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    Pharmacology designated CME

    zenman replied to kanzi monkey's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ANCC tells you how much CME has to be approved by them and how much can be from other sources. I use APNA for some pharm credit. I don't know if you have to have prove unless they ask you to pony
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    Going to take my AANP test, please advise

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

    Probably the best thing would be to work on your confidence. Couple sessions of hypnosis might be the fastest way for you. I just studied the review book and the online questions - might also be best...
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    Online NP School - Clinicals overseas

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

    Yep! I enjoyed
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    Online NP School - Clinicals overseas

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

    I went to Rush University and did some clinical at a Navy hospital in Okinawa. I was set up to do physicals at US embassy in Bangkok but then the class was restructured and I had to go to Chicago for...
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    My obamacare experience

    zenman replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "Employees at a Houston area hospital haven't been paid for nearly a month, and the facility's top official blames a contractor building the financial management system for the Obamacare insurance...
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    My obamacare experience

    zenman replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Define who it's yielding a good outcome for and don't forget those who are greatly harmed by
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    Interested in PMHNP, but need advice

    zenman replied to BlackBettyRN,OCN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some areas may have a glut of FNPs. Us PMHNPs are rare and make more money. I've never made less than 6 figures from day one. However, you better do what you love or you'll wind up seeing me! 10K...
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    FNP possible?

    zenman replied to liberated847's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I finished Excelsior in 1983. After that got 2 masters (3 counting my wife) and a post-masters PMHNP. So go for
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    Ohio or Texas

    zenman replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whether or not you feel it, the facts are that Texas is one of the most restrictive states. In New Mexico my medical director loved the fact that I was totally independent and this was in the...
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    Ohio or Texas

    zenman replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i made 6 figures right out of school in NM. I'm a military contractor now in KS and making even
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    Ohio or Texas

    zenman replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Check out Indeed. I'm not there right
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    Ohio or Texas

    zenman replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a Texan but would not work there as it's one of the most restrictive states for NP's. Right next door in New Mexico NP's have had totally independent practice rights for 20 years. There might be...
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    Ohio or Texas

    zenman replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Texas is very restrictive. Don't know about
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    Nurse Practioner Vs. Physician Assistant

    zenman replied to bookworm33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, go with the medical model: Dr. John Ioannidis – world’s foremost expert on credibility of medical research • 90% of published medical information that we rely on is false •...
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

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

    Indeed is where I
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

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

    Santa Fe and above is nice and with mild weather, due to higher
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

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

    One thing that was noticeable to me when I first went to NM was how friendly everyone
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    New grad NP and differential diagnoses

    zenman replied to RN623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there any books in primary care with "Rule out" or differential diagnosis section for each
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

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

    Having lived in both NM and Thailand...what the heck are you talking
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    Can't Keep Looking at the Bright Side (I just want to cry)

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

    Perhaps you haven't considered New Mexico or if you can't move, doing short locum jobs. I still get calls at least once a
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

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

    I really liked NM and may go back when this job plays out. Any state BON that calls you to tell you your NP license is ready after 3 days has to have something going for