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  1. Colonoscopy Results

    cgfnp replied to suzy253's topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi.... your diverticulosis is certainly common for Americans as we age (80% will develop it because we don't get enough fiber). It does predispose you to diverticulitis down the road, but doesn't...

  2. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    cgfnp replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's the whole point of going to NP school. I didn't want to spend the next 8 years (med school and residency... and residency is a whole different discussion I have problems with) away from my...

  3. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    cgfnp replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can keep reading about the nursing theorists... I really don't care. I actually convinced the school to accept me straight out of BSN program, but quit after a semester because I actually thought...

  4. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    cgfnp replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're right, even though you don't really know you are. It has nothing to do with what time the class starts or whether you take all of them in two years or four years. It does, however, have to do...

  5. Just a note on the NP vs PA debate...

    cgfnp replied to TMnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on the state as far as independent practice. You can make it happen just about anywhere just have to make the paperwork right for the laws. Medicare reimburses 85% of the physician rate if...

  6. GI NPs...

    cgfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anyone out there work in GI Docs office? Know anyone that does? I just interviewed at one and I'm a little lost when it comes to salary. I'm being pulled in lots of directions (I'm a student...

  7. Is it worth it?

    cgfnp replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I actually went backwards in undergrad after speaking to a MD friend of mine (was 6 months from getting BS in chemistry) to get a BSN so I could go to NP school. I convinced the MSN/NP school to let...

  8. Is it worth it?

    cgfnp replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Call it want you want to; RN practice is leagues away from NP practice. I'll have patients, diagnose, order lab/radiology, and prescribe medication. Of course, if one wants to continue to wipe...

  9. Is it worth it?

    cgfnp replied to Hopegirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm in the last part of the same situation you'll be going through. Trust me. It sucks. It's horrible. It may even require SSRIs. But, it's worth it. Bottom line is; you get to practice medicine...

  10. I need your wisdom regarding NP specialty

    cgfnp replied to bbear's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Brian: This is coming from a ER RN; soon to be NP: Remember what you'll have to be dealing with on a daily basis. Ya, you'll get diverse patients and whatever walks through the door, but keep in mind...

  11. GI NPs...

    cgfnp replied to cgfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh, and I'm in

  12. GI NPs...

    cgfnp replied to cgfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks. I have one of Bupperts other books (get paid and not get sued). She's a great author and a great resource. I've laid out all the costs as far as the benefits are concerned and I've...