maikranz

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1. Where are all the MAs?

   maikranz replied to CMAtoRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Seriously? That would be a waste of time and money. If you are going to do the program look at accredited programs and no others. Would you attempt an unaccredited nursing

2. treated unfairly at clinicals

   maikranz replied to justthinking132's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would be very surprised if the college accepts your credits. As for your contention that you were mistreated - you couldn't do anything!! You basically went to the site expecting them to teach you...

3. Short Question? Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant

   maikranz replied to Jessica5792's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   One can become a medical assistant either by diploma (1 year) or Associate of Applied Science (2 years) and depending on your coursework, some courses - General Psych or English Comp for example -...

4. Can't get into Nursing school advice anyone?

   maikranz replied to Randi156's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Apply to and get accepted into an ADN program, complete it successfully, sit for and pass the NCLEX, work in ICU and certify, enroll in and complete a RN to BSN program with a really good GPA and...

5. Fairly new RN with Medical Assistant interview

   maikranz replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

   I am curious how you described your education in the application that got you the interview in the first place. From what you wrote, it doesn't appear that you have been completely honest: "......

6. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

   maikranz replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

   I could use that some days! Some people have a "cysk"

7. CMA posing as nurse...?

   maikranz replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

   "...We are directly trained by the Doctor. .." Really? So you didn't complete an educational program of some sort? It's illegal for someone who has not successfully passed the certification exam...

8. Using PDA's in practice.

   maikranz replied to Finally2003NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have an E2 and use it so that I don't have to be "...lugging around 15 pound reference to each clinic, or leaving my NP prescribing guideline at home..." I have transcribed my pearls of practice...

9. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

   maikranz replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

   Ok, this isn't spelling or grammar related: What makes me crazy is people talking about getting their RN "degree" :smackingf HELLO - RN is what you get to use after you pass

10. NP Licenses

    maikranz replied to MidwestRN34's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Insurers require certification in order to become credentialed and, therefore, to be reimbursed. Why would one not be nationally

11. ANCC or AANP Exam - Which to take???

    maikranz replied to npstudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then the continuing ed requirements

12. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    maikranz replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, all I can say is the more I practice, the more I realize how much I don't know and I am ever grateful for all the NPs and PAs I work

13. Anyone heard you are going to need ACNP to work in hospitals?? Help!

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

    Hello, I've been at work! I think you're right, pinoy. I had heard about it at a continuing ed program I'd attended and thought that it might be worthwhile if I ever chose to work with someone who...

14. Anyone heard you are going to need ACNP to work in hospitals?? Help!

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

    Greetings, all. I have heard that completion of a course such as this will be required for practice in an acute care facility. the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), the Fundamental...

15. Should FNP be required for all APN's?

    maikranz replied to rkmoyers's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It may have to do with prescriptive ability. Some states have CNS and as such, those practitioners can't prescribe (if I am not mistaken). Being certified as an FNP or even Adult would help you get...