Cardiology EP NP replied to Cardiology EP NP's topic in Advanced Practice
Hi Cards! Glad to hear it's going well in the field of EP! Yes you are correct in saying that's a new language altogether and it takes a long time to learn. I would highly suggest sitting for the...
Cardiology EP NP replied to Cardiology EP NP's topic in Advanced Practice
Hi! Cards, I tried to send you a PM but it wouldn't let me so here is my message. Trauma R us - yes I agree so I here is my message and if anyone has any questions, they can PM me also or post on...
Hi. Overall, I don't believe FL is the best place to work for APNs. The pay is generally exceptionally very low. It's also a right to work state which doesn't help. I've also heard that in some...
Cardiology EP NP replied to Cardiology EP NP's topic in Advanced Practice
Hi Annie, I actually don't work in EP Lab. I work in the EP Clinic. But I know that there are EP APNs who work in the Lab. I think those APNs assist with procedures such as pacemaker implants and...
Hello. I have worked as a cardiology NP since 2009. I started out working at a university medical center as a staff nurse on a telemetry unit. During this time, I became acquainted with many of the...
Well it really depends on what you want to do long-term as the previous poster had mentioned. If you want to do primary care then I would get more ED experience. If you want to work in cardiology then...
I think 1-2 years of experience is sufficient. There are so many basic things in nursing that are helpful when you get to NP school. Just knowing about all the drugs, various treatments, how to triage...
I would have to agree that this is a very difficult decision. If you are young, then I would say, go the MD route, that way you will never regret your decision, wishing you had gone all the way and...
I am certified as an ANP and have certification as a CNS in cardiac health and disease management. I work at a large academic institution in the electrophysiology department. I am in clinic two days...
For me, it's a no brainer. I went back to school so I could work better hours, M-F, have more autonomy, and better working conditions and boy, did it pay off!! By leaps and bounds to say the least. My...