ERnurse1257

I am considering becoming an Acute Care Nurse Practioner. I have read they can do some invasive procedures such as chest tubes, central lines, lp's, etc. I was curious if there was truth to this and if so, how often do they actually get to do these...

Thank you so much for the info.. You answered my question and more. I see you work in cardiothoracic surgery as an np. Do you assist the physician directly in surgery or do you do most of the inpatient care?