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No, I am leaving emergency services and joining a inservice team. Tired of the hours and weekends.....plus a number of other curious issues I see on the horizon..at least from my view. Am looking forward to the change! thanks for asking a

I agree here, it's going to be harder to work in a ER. Emergency residencies at pushing out more Board trained MD's and I personally know of three ER' that are phasing out NP's and PA's as they have more doc's and revenue is down. EM rap a pod cast ...

No, brick and Mortar, and I am faculty Associate in same, honestly am not comfortable with a lot of online programs as they have no ability to offer community connections, and learning that I think a hands on in your face lecture, with engagement giv...

Each state is a touch different but if a "complaint" was against your license then it will show. If it was resolved it might show as closed/resolved and sort of a non issue. I know a NP friend who had a similar, likely much bigger thing that happened...

Yes, am glad I am aNP. - I work with some great PA's, great NP's, I also think PA's get a touch more technical skills in school, at first that may be helpful, but a year or two out it all blends together and it's more about the provider and professio...

I just did a lit review for our group with presentation about this issue...in the spring. There are a couple of studies out...small, that show for abscesses less than 5 cm that they do just as well with I&D alone, some folks are using the loop te...

I might be able to share my observations directed to the original post. I am a FNP and work both in a UC independent, often alone as the sole provider, we have CT, ultrasound, labs, Rn, staff et et. Fairly reasonable resources. My group allows me to ...

I am sort of in process with it. I am little confused though. I had been selected as a "expert content examiner" for this and had been invited to join them ..... I think this week in DC, to determine the portfolio expectations. I had to decline due t...

Jendandy, I will be kindly harsh here. So you want to be responsible for the health of others, be taken as a credible independent provider and that is how you prepare? You can cram for exams.....that may help but I am curious on how you have approach...

I agree with BC caution. I would look into the type of patient population and procedures you are expected to do. I take a bit of curious caution though with her reference to working within your scope of practice. If in a independent state your scope ...

This is a question for any NP on this board that works in radiology or free standing ED/UC if you know one could you forward this question to them. or PM me with their contact info. Concerning administration of CT contrast. In your institution are y...

I often get in 30 min or earlier before I am starting to see pt's. Finish paperwork, check labs the staff has sent me. Maybe followup on a pt I am worried about. Yes, I am able to bill the clinic for this time. A

You know this issue of cranking out NP's I think is a issue. I question the quality of graduate, particularly when concerning the programs that fast track them thru with out RN experience. Even those with RN experience find it a challenging path. iss...

Most of the time there is no difference...... But I am aware of institutions that the NP's are forced in the RN nursing union and paid on a much lower pay scale as a result, rather than the PA's who are under the MD contract. Group Health and the Uni...

As with everything it depends..... There are a number of psych np positions open here in the PNW, and I have a couple of friends who are psych np in their own practice. I would question though deep triple digits though. Billing is tough and it depend...

Humbly I might suggest that though the letters behind your name suggest academic success, in the world you need to be smart , bright and a little brave. I am none of these mind you and have just been lucky. However those that I admire and who are su...

I agree also, stay away from the nursing boards at all cost. Do get help though! A

I sit here on my ipad sipping coffe before I head in and do not have much time but....... Oh my, what is the difference......,everything!!!! I was staff RN, manager, airlift, ICU, wonderful 15 yrs of nursing. MSN and NP now. Complete independent pra...

Grady is a hoot! If you work there it will be one of the best learning jobs you will have. It's chaos, love and teamwork, as well as some of the worst and best professional behavior you will observe. I would imagine if you got a interview you have a ...

I am not aware of groups preferring ACNP over FNP. What is important is that you can see kids so FNP rather than ANP is important. UC vs a fast track or ED is a good question and is more relevant as to the clinic. I am in a free standing 24/7, 30,...

Sanford guide for iPad I am in a free standing UC, 30,000 pt yr , often alone and have learned lots of resources, I think the Sanford guide for iPad is a lifesaver. almost worth the price of the iPad that carries it, lots of other apps of course. a

don't run, learn! Ask questions, how much reading have you done? learn the meds, study the reversal agents you are not familiar with. Look up sedation procedures. here are just a few http://www.swedish.org/For-Health-Professionals/CME/CME_Files/MPS/P...

THis has always bugged me and other NP's I know. I work side by side with DO's and MD's, do the EXACT same job and though I get paid pretty well 125kplus I know they make more than me. Part of the curse is that we have nursing attached to our title, ...

Friend of mine is a PNP in the Duke system (NC) that sounds pretty NP friendly. a

yes, my humble understanding is that WA state is one of the more progressive states for allowing patients access to medical care. AZ I understand also is similar as is a number of other states. Sun is sort of a East (dry), West (wet) sort of thing he...