BmoreCRNP

BmoreCRNP

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  1. I should have gone to med school! (rant)

    BmoreCRNP replied to BmoreCRNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do that not only with the nurses, but the aides. I have always operated that way. People are more willing to help you and work with

  2. I should have gone to med school! (rant)

    BmoreCRNP replied to BmoreCRNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, I thank everyone for your responses. I will definately consider the advice. "Rekka" (had to cut it short, lol) I think your advice is very wise. I realize that resolving most of these problems...

  3. I should have gone to med school! (rant)

    BmoreCRNP replied to BmoreCRNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The real answer to that is probably long.....but the short answer is I have this need to feel competent, and for others to think that I am competent. In my opinion, if people don't think that you are...

  4. Start NP school now or hold out for ICU experience and CRNA school?

    BmoreCRNP replied to jerrylundergard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Off topic, but I used to work in the PACU at Georgetown. I remember the CRNA students talking about how strenuous the program is. They are also VERY strict about grades and maintaining a certain...

  5. About FNP jobs : a few qs

    BmoreCRNP replied to dxbtocvg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was not interested in OB or GYN. So it really is up to you to avoid places that do women's health. Like the above poster said, most FNP's end up working with adults in primary or urgent care. I am...

  6. ANP to ACNP?

    BmoreCRNP replied to TreehuggerRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm with the above posters. I had just a few interviews after school before finally landing my first NP job. Most of those interviewers wanted to know what kind of RN experience I had. Even though...

  7. Acute care NP program versus Family NP program...

    BmoreCRNP replied to stellina615's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It depends on the state laws. I am in Maryland and as an FNP I'm not really allowed to work in the in-patient setting. I would be allowed to work in a fast track ER, but not the main ER. If you...

  8. Family nurse practitioner salary in Memphis,TN

    BmoreCRNP replied to marvinskbaby1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I almost took a pain management job as my first NP job, but decided against it while waiting to interview with the doc. He was late to the office due to being in the OR. I sat in the waiting room...

  9. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

    BmoreCRNP replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I used several reference books. The Fitzgerald was very helpful for me. I took the ANCC FNP exam, and I actually came across questions that were almost identical to the ones Fitzgerald uses in her...

  10. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

    BmoreCRNP replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I heard the AANP has lots of derm questions. As far as pass percentage. I believe it's about

  11. Question re: NP and clinical experiences...

    BmoreCRNP replied to mskate's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my program the instructors/director made some contacts and tried to get everyone placed. However, they caught HELL doing it. The director told me that he had several MDs tell him flat out that...

  12. ENP programs

    BmoreCRNP replied to zacarias's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not sure if you want a specific state, but UMD has an acute care/emergency/critical care program. I can't remember exactly what it's called. But you are trained in acute care with a lot of trauma,...

  13. FNP or MBA?

    BmoreCRNP replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    RE the salary thing. It really depends on what state/metro area you live in, and what specialty. I've heard that the Psych NPs make the most. The earning potential of NPs in certain specialties can...

  14. BSNs at Disadvantage for PA School?

    BmoreCRNP replied to Darjeeling22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The only reason I can see someone choosing PA school over NP school is they may feel the education is similar to medical school, thereby giving them an advantage. They probably get better practicum...

  15. Is it realistic for me to want to be a Nurse Practioner?

    BmoreCRNP replied to sw1242's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You really just have to think of what your career goals are. Do you want that direct patient contact? I suggest possibly shadowing an NP for a day. Go to your local University and attend one of the...

  16. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Oh! Thanks for clearing that up. In this area I don't know of any schools that have an RN-MSN/NP track. Most of them still require a BSN. A classmate of mine got around that by doing the RN-BSN...

  17. Frustrated with NP Job Search, Need Help!

    BmoreCRNP replied to PdxDreamer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It can be difficult to get a job as an NP. I was able to find a job 4 months after graduation. Some of my classmates don't have a job yet. I notice that you are an adult/geri NP. Why don't you try...

  18. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    Well it looks like there are two camps here. One that thinks experience is necessary for advanced practice, and one that thinks all it takes is someone who's really smart and catches on quickly. All...

  19. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious to know what school that is, because all of the NP programs here require a BSN in nursing. Also, the state where I am requires NPs to have and maintain RN licensure.....which requires a...

  20. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    True. That's why I was saying it depends on what kind of experience you have. I've done mostly PACU in my RN experience, so would it have made any sense for me to become a midwife? A NICU NP? In...

  21. Measuring blood pressure

    BmoreCRNP replied to Moogie's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you can take the BP in the forearm. It was done all the time in the PACU when we didn't have any extra large cuffs for morbidly obese patients. They also do it in the OR sometimes. It's the same...

  22. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

  23. Education vs Experience

    BmoreCRNP replied to Airforce1's topic in General Nursing

    i think you are talking about my post. but i was giving an example of a situation that would not make sense. i was saying hypothetically if i went into the nicu as an np without prior nicu...

  24. tears and more tears

    BmoreCRNP replied to student200977's topic in General Nursing

    Don't feel bad. I'm sure many nurses here have experienced similar situations. I remember one time I gave report to the night nurse on a patient who she later discharged to the floor. I came to...

  25. the new person on the block !!!!!! HELP

    BmoreCRNP replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    PACU is a great unit to work on! I loved it. Just be mindful that some PACUs will not take new grads. Some require a year of experience, and preferably in critical care (ICU or