AbeFrohman

AbeFrohman BSN, RN

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  1. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title Physician?

    AbeFrohman replied to RMARTINNC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why doesn't nursing come up with a generalist NP is what I want to know? Why can't we have an NP that can do acute care, primary care, first assist for both children and adults? I'm not suggesting...

  2. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

    AbeFrohman replied to ReeseW's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not saying it is impossible but with only one year and that year becoming more distant by the day, it would be very difficult to get into school. Apply much sooner rather than later so they don't...

  3. Pre-reqs for CRNA/ACNP

    AbeFrohman replied to mlbdestined's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1) wouldn't take those unless you are either committed to NP or wanting to look good for CRNA school. You can definitely take stats and research which almost always transfers. 2) CRNA is more...

  4. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

    AbeFrohman replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    DNP isn't mandated until 2025, and I seriously don't see the requirement moving to 2 years, especially if we move to a DNP. People becoming an RN just to be a CRNA because they want to be a CRNA I...

  5. CCRN exam prep

    AbeFrohman replied to Clear222's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I watched the Laura gasparis DVDs twice and did 1000 review questions from pass CCRN. No reading except for rationales or if I really didn't understand something specific I read about that...

  6. CRNA or ACNP? or both???

    AbeFrohman replied to paliRN7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh, it will also be financially beneficial to do CRNA first since you cannot work nearly as much in CRNA school since it is both very intense and they do not allow part time schooling, whereas you can...

  7. CRNA or ACNP? or both???

    AbeFrohman replied to paliRN7's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Absolutely you can do both. Many will say it is pointless, but you could work as a part time np and full time CRNA or vice versa. I know some rural hospitals that want a CRNA with an NP cert. They...

  8. Once again CRNAs education downplayed

    AbeFrohman replied to TinkerNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I disagree. We are reimbursed better because we are high procedure and low overhead. FP, in my opinion, carries it's own stresses. Often running a clinic, dealing with crap patients that get mad...

  9. RN to FNP, time for experience...

    AbeFrohman replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought units loved part time workers, at least old one did. Nothing better than people working who you don't have to give benefits was the general

  10. Looking for a short NP program- less than 2 years

    AbeFrohman replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So was it pretty hard fulfilling the clinical time? I ask that seriously because I'm thinking of a post masters and working full-time. 500h/12h shift =~ 40 days/2 semesters 20 days of clinicals/4...

  11. Once again CRNAs education downplayed

    AbeFrohman replied to TinkerNurse's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Specialist nurses paid higher salaries than family doctors - Mar. 11, 2010 It's a balanced article that also gives the AANA perspective. It also says that MDs have 4 to 5 years more medical training,...

  12. Crna program that accepts regionally accredited schools

    AbeFrohman replied to Rasengan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Regional is the highest standard. If you have national then you need to

  13. Looking for a short NP program- less than 2 years

    AbeFrohman replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well if you are an ANP then why don't you get a postmasters? Vanderbilt has a very short program if done full time. 3 semesters I

  14. Dual certification and CEUs needed for certification - ANCC

    AbeFrohman replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not dual certified but I Have done alot of research on it. You can use your ceus for both, though I'm not sure how reporting it

  15. disorderly conduct get me kicked out of school?

    AbeFrohman replied to kage_20's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've known people with DUIs and other really bad records to get in. The factor that makes up for it was how long ago and what they have done since then. Those who had gotten in had really turned their...

  16. Just wondering NP & PA

    AbeFrohman replied to physio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm sorry I misunderstood your post. When you say "equates" instead "feels like" it seems as if you are trying to be factual. Also I see what you mean by the "1 year" but to me you should've said "1...

  17. Still Angry at MAs playing nurse or PA

    AbeFrohman replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Reminds me of the girl with her mother on Boston med in the ED. In the thickest new englander accent "I'm a teachor eand I'm also in meadicine. I'm a meadicol asseestent eand I knoa dat my mudda...

  18. Physical requirements of NP jobs

    AbeFrohman replied to RNinWI's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nope, not as long as you do that digital rectal examination with the other

  19. Just wondering NP & PA

    AbeFrohman replied to physio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, there are so many things wrong with this statement. Equivalent to 6 years of undergrad. In one year you squeezed in 18 semesters worth of classes (3 semesters equals 1 year). You also had 3 pharm...

  20. Certain number of years?

    AbeFrohman replied to xInspiredx's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some schools require experience, some don't. Some require BSN, some just require RN. All are MSN. Do a

  21. how much experience is recommended.

    AbeFrohman replied to kayrayguy09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Brick and mortar is the best way to go if you want a quality education. The online stuff was not very

  22. how much experience is recommended.

    AbeFrohman replied to kayrayguy09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Got a job, graduated, took nclex about 2 weeks after I graduated and 1 week after I started my job. I started work in te summer and started NP school in the fall. It was all online and I was in a...

  23. Should NPs become COMPLETELY independent?

    AbeFrohman replied to BS, NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It doesn't imply that because legally, a physician has unlimited scope of practice. A family doc can do heart surgery if he wanted, but don't because it's outside their expertise, a hospital wouldn't...

  24. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    AbeFrohman replied to jmunrs2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry for the double post but I remembered something. Perception is obvious when you look at how many schools don't take flight nursing experience. It is obviously some of the best experience, but...

  25. best units to gain experience on before CRNA school

    AbeFrohman replied to jmunrs2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree there is more autonomy in smaller hospitals, but this has two drawbacks. 1) exposure. You need to see alot of different crap and the sick of the sick and these are usually transferred to...