Tinabeanrn

Tinabeanrn

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  1. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

    Tinabeanrn replied to OrangeSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Blue devil. You can definetly move around more as a NP. You can do ER, peds, GI, neuro, peds, women's health, urgent care, hospice, infectious disease, urology, pulmonary...etc as a FNP....

  2. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

    Tinabeanrn replied to OrangeSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on finishing school, that's awesome. Really good question. I love being a NP, I agree with both posters here. MDs can make way more money for doing the exact same thing in a family practice....

  3. He Says/ She says, Who's in Charge?

    Tinabeanrn replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well I am glad you got an apology. I would start looking if nothing else. I literally just quit my job because of nonsense like this. Everyone in the office needs refills on vicodin and xanax. Been on...

  4. New NP.

    Tinabeanrn replied to nitasarn's topic in Advanced Practice

    It is always hard to work up a belly, whether it be in the ER or in the Office. But when in doubt, send them to the ER. Sometimes ppl are just in the wrong place. They come into the office with a...

  5. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Tinabeanrn replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think the issue is that not all online schools are created equally. Many schools that I have heard of are not offer online videos of lectures. There is not even a powerpoint. Its reading x amount of...

  6. Time between graduation & NP job

    Tinabeanrn replied to luv2yoga's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with previous posters. Why cant you start your orientation during the credentialing process? You should be able to at least start learning the computer system and start shadowing the...

  7. AANP certification question

    Tinabeanrn replied to gladys105's topic in Advanced Practice

    Gladys You WILL be fine :), lol. Its brand names. Just take deep breaths. Keep reviewing until you are blue in the face and go on and get it over with. It was hard but it really wasnt that bad. There...

  8. FNP or ANP for a new PNP?

    Tinabeanrn replied to carWR's topic in Advanced Practice

    LOL so kids are double the trouble. I like kids way better. I am always scared when seeing kids, but if I could go back I would probably be a

  9. Thinking about becoming a FNP; Help!!!

    Tinabeanrn replied to hnt1987's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Um..no. I really cant recommend that. Its already hard enough being an under dog..working in Primary care with Physicians whom have been through up teen years of school and dont hold NPs in high...

  10. Masters Degree in What!???

    Tinabeanrn replied to MrsP106's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well said

  11. Thinking about becoming a FNP; Help!!!

    Tinabeanrn replied to hnt1987's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Its challenging. They see to that, in my opinion. You can work 30 hrs a week, but you are going to be so busy with class and clinical and reading and writing assignments, that I would not recommend...

  12. Grad goal statement rough draft insight??

    Tinabeanrn replied to MandeelouRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Your on the right track. Go back and proof read it and make it less wordy. Make it more

  13. Helpful Advice

    Tinabeanrn replied to rjendrasko's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree. Email is the best way. I actually had someone send me a text message and that was fine too. But since most APN work during the day and get a million calls that are already work...

  14. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner...please help

    Tinabeanrn replied to ex1140's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Myelin, are you a pych NP or

  15. Passed AANP adult exam

    Tinabeanrn replied to lmccrn62's topic in Advanced Practice

    YAY! Congrats. Keep studying though. Real life is going to be full of all kinds of twist and turns. Where you planning on

  16. FNP or ANP for a new PNP?

    Tinabeanrn replied to carWR's topic in Advanced Practice

    FNP all the way. One certification and done! How did you like the PNP program? Sometimes I wish I would have just done that :). Adults are a

  17. CA NP practice question

    Tinabeanrn replied to reeya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Reeya! So are NPs now independent in California? Do you all still need a collaborative

  18. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner...please help

    Tinabeanrn replied to ex1140's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You should be able to work at your current Job once you get your RN and have no need to make the dreaded Med/surg stop, lol :). Good choice btw. Best of luck to you! Should be

  19. Masters Degree in What!???

    Tinabeanrn replied to MrsP106's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do you want to do clinical stuff or only administrative or

  20. Is this even possible?!

    Tinabeanrn replied to reddgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    Whoop whoop! See :)! So it seems like you will have more than enough work ahead of you! I am SOOoo happy for you. Best of luck! Start looking at those practice guidelines now. Soon you will be...

  21. Clinical Question about digital tools

    Tinabeanrn replied to Floridanurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I used my phone and use Epocrates like a Bible on a daily basis in practice. It wasnt cheap though. I used the free version as a student. You can also download the 5 minute consult which isnt that...

  22. Obgyn/womens health np

    Tinabeanrn replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi, I LOVE being a FNP compared to nursing. Truly feel I am making a difference in my patient's lives. EVERYTHING and I do mean EVERYTHING that I learned in school I use on a daiy bases in clinical...

  23. Obgyn/womens health np

    Tinabeanrn replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yea you can work Part time. It will be a good experience for

  24. Obgyn/womens health np

    Tinabeanrn replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Advanced Practice

    I thinks its a good idea to work as a RN even if you go directly through to the NP program. I did FNP. There are all types of programs. You can do Womens health NP program if you like. I worked as a...

  25. Passed!

    Tinabeanrn replied to ACNP-SPINEmaster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    YAY!! Thats awesome congrats! Where do you want to work now that you are officially board