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  1. Procedures as an FNP

    allennp replied to Jpiittmann97's topic in Advanced Practice

    I used to go to the ACEP conferences and pick up some skills, and the consensus was if you were trained then sure do them and bill for

  2. Are Big City Hospitals Really Getting Hit With COVID-19 Pts?

    allennp replied to EPS's topic in Disaster Preparation

    C19 will hit you guys one day, this is not going away, Seattle where I am has been on fairly tight lockdown since the first of March. I compare it to a wet tarp over a hot fire full of coals. Start...

  3. NP's how are you these days?

    allennp replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    well here is another take, at a large hospital in Seattle they have sent out a group email that we are PA/ARNP are subject to be redeployed in a position other than what we work as, within scope as...

  4. APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    allennp replied to N10SVFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think it might be for some. I have a hard time seeing where the differentation of the ARNP role is going to end. If I was 30 yrs younger going in to this I would struggle to decide, I am currently...

  5. APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    allennp replied to N10SVFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am aware of several FNP’s who have gone back to get ACNP certification so they could work acute care/inpatient

  6. NP VS. PA salary

    allennp replied to Lovanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where I am we/us prefer NP’s for billing and independent

  7. NP VS. PA salary

    allennp replied to Lovanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My experience after 10 yrs, no difference. Reimbursements based on position, place of employment and

  8. Any NPs in EMS or the Fire Dept?

    allennp replied to eg1014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    as a current FNP and previous medic I do not see a lot of usefulness in a NP working prehospital. A focused prehospital EMS program gives in my opinion a much better clinical and didactic program for...

  9. ICU Nurse Practitioners in teaching hospitals

    allennp replied to ff_king2001's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well

  10. CME's on MP3/podcast etc

    allennp replied to PetuniaDaffodil's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For years I have listened to HIPPO rap, podcast that is certified for my CE. I am now signed up for their primary care. Its a excellent CME. Research, esoteric facts, reviews and opinions really well...

  11. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

    allennp replied to ohiosam2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This has a great point I have not reflected on much, I am a advanced practice nurse hence I suppose?? I practice nursing.... yet in reality we are in the same healthcare role as our colleagues DO's,...

  12. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

    allennp replied to ohiosam2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good comments here, and to answer the OP. I worked in a large academic center ED and the NP/PA's were managed by the RN director of the ED. Medical control by the EM director. The manager had a...

  13. Which offer? ED or URGENT CARE?

    allennp replied to JCBJLT's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh my, no you misunderstand. I took a inpatient position trauma services to many advantages to describe. I also love what I

  14. Which offer? ED or URGENT CARE?

    allennp replied to JCBJLT's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    HA! I love that Truth is there, I have been in both, in ED fair amount of expected supervisor just as the residents and interns get though of course I am not one! UC on my own. Truth be I think as I...

  15. Help (Seattle/WA): AGPC-NP jobs?

    allennp replied to jontinRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    seems to me the more you focus/narrow the more you restrict your options? Why not FNP and focus with post doc work on Gero. I know a number of practices with heavy Gero load but would not hire a Gero...

  16. Eliminating Physicians/Medical Schools

    allennp replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We need MD's we need NP's, we need RN's we are all spokes on the wheel, different overlapping supporting

  17. Washington State (seatac/spokaneACNP utilization?

    allennp replied to sgerry's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    "Mar 17 by fathertod, BSN, RN Your best training and career bet is to go to Harborview. You will not regret it" Harborview is a great place no doubt. However if you wish to be a NP/PA and do a lot of...

  18. quality of work life balance

    allennp replied to JaxJax5423's topic in Advanced Practice

    well if you love your staff nurse position and hours why change? Nothing wrong with that! Its all a balance, spokes on the wheel, all points of life should be smooth for a easier ride.... that being...

  19. Salaried vs hourly

    allennp replied to Barnstormin' PMHNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This and I like it also, good combo. I know a similar NP in the same system who is salaried and makes a touch more than me who would argue she has a preferred system. YMMV depending on your...

  20. NP attire

    allennp replied to ronrandallgabiola's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    generally speaking in academic centers, short coats are for students whether you are a pharmacy, medical or NP student. Wearing a tie shows respect for the patient and institution. Long coats are for...

  21. Nurse Practitioner for a Surgeon

    allennp replied to TheNGTKingRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    to the OP Work at a level one and am with the Burn service; my attendings are Burn/Trauma surgeons. I manage the floor patients for acute issues as well as just regular day to day stuff. Many of my...

  22. Would you be willing to do this?

    allennp replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like he wants you to do a non paid

  23. Independent Practice Insurance Credentialing WA and OR

    allennp replied to sisko16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a FNP in WA state, both private and university. No we do not need a collaborating partner/MD. Many independent NP's here in the state with their

  24. full time np still wanting to do RN work?

    allennp replied to amalay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You need to learn how to be a NP first. Then maybe find another NP job that fits. I question why you are a NP as well. Two different jobs you are discussing NP vs

  25. MSN vs DNP

    allennp replied to Julius Seizure's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would if I was young..less than 50? and starting a program, just seems to make sense though I agree with all the above posts. Doesn't though the university of Washington allow a person to obtain a...