LisaDNP

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I'm totally confused and this is not my first rodeo, so to speak! I applied for a post-masters program since I'm already a NP and also have my DNP. I applied to UAB because I could start (I thought) in January 2012. Friday, I got an acceptance letter...

If anyone is willing to move, the Memphis VA is having a job fair 10-23-10. They are looking to hire RNs ONLY in many different specialty areas. In the advertizing, there is no mention of experience needed. There is more information on their website...

I have no idea about that but good luck to you!

OP, Be careful!! Don't burn any bridges! Write the letter you want to write but don't send it until someone objective as a chance to look it over for you.

A friend of mine graduated with a post-masters certificate in PMHNP, so yeah, it's real! She was already a FNP.

The University of South Alabama has a distance PMHNP program. What's going on in Florida? Moratorium???

Hey Kerry, While an ACE cough is not an allergy it is a very annoying side effect some patients have from taking ACE-I. Another class of medication should be prescribed for HTN if an ACE causes a cough.

I'm a FNP and the longer I practice, the more I realize that everything comes down to psych. Any physical illness can cause mental stress and vice versa. My FNP program was sorely lacking in psych epxeriences. I also work with PTSD patients and I wi...

I think it depends on the state you're practicing in. Some allow a new NP to practice for a specific time frame while getting certified. Other states require certification before you can practice as a NP.

Should the PhD prepared nursed take an exam to prove him or herself? I took a certification exam and passed it. I'm not a physician. I'm a nurse practitioner. When I complete my DNP, I can be addressed as "Doctor" because of academic credentials alon...

->>>>>Also- just saying that it will happen doesn't make it so. It's a similar issue with the push to phase out ADN programs. States have tried it on occasion (and failed), but it is up the individual state BON, and there is no way you...

As an RN, I took two different certification exams and passed both. As a FNP, I took the ANCC exam and passed it. I'm out of tests at the moment!

OP, thanks for posting this. I took the NCLEX back in the 2 day, paper and pencil era and to me it was anti-climactic after nursing school. I didn't even study for it. So when I see these posts on here about failing the NCLEX multiple times, I wonder...

Another nurse/pilot couple here. I'm a NP and my husband makes about 3x what I make. He also works less hours than I do!

NEVER EVER let your license expire even if you have to pick up aluminum cans to pay the renewal fee!!!

I'm not trying to be rude, but usually seniority rules...and you have none. Sorry.

I'm interested in hearing any of your experiences with nurses or other medical personnel deliberately not sharing important information that could or did have an effect on patient care. I know I've experienced this in the past with the "offender" sta...

right, and of course that is not what i was referring to at all. i can't tell you how many times a week i tell my son to "look it up" instead of giving him the answers! i'm looking for incidents more like cookienay and keymaster described.

Some examples of what I'm referring to are not giving complete information in order to make the other nurse look incompetent. Or knowing someone is going to do a procedure or give a medication incorrectly and letting them do it in spite of the fact t...

Thanks for the information! I've never heard that students should wear the shorter lab coat before. I wonder if it's a regional thing or if I'm just clueless!

It's a faux pas to wear a long lab coat? I had no idea!

I agree with Missbecky that CPRS is great! It can do just about everything you may want or desire. I've also worked with Cerner in the past and the two systems are very comparable. Actually, I heard that the people who developed Cerner basically "st...

You have a great attitude! I treasure the 3 1/2 years I had there. It was a hard transition but well worth it. I learned so much about many things. Living there is a great experience.

No matter how much you have or you make, a vet can be treated for any condition that is service connected at any time.