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If the non-physician and physician create an MSO (medical services organization), and the state allows a non-physician to own a medspa, as is allowed in my state (Georgia), then this is completely legal. I have consulted with attorneys that specialize in this matter. Thanks for your comment!

This is EXACTLY the answer I was seeking! You have been incredibly helpful! If prescribing the medspa-related meds is out of scope of practice, then I will pursue another route. Thank you so much! ?

If you read my post, you would see the association that I was making. Have a great day!

I'm in Georgia. The "physician corporation" legalities have been addressed. Thanks for asking. That's what I figured I'd have to do. (AGNP) Thanks for your feedback! ?

Hi, all! I'm considering going back to school for my NP. I own a medspa and am trying to reduce the need for my Medical Director. No plans to work at a hospital, just make it more convenient for me at my business. I only want the autonomy so that I can prescribe and assess patients without the MD needing to do an initial exam for every patient. If my medical director wins the lottery and decides to leave, I'd like to do it myself. I was thinking that a Psych NP would work, but I don't know if they can write orders and prescribe weight loss meds and other aesthetic related meds (injectables and the like) versus solely doing psych meds. I don't like peds so I'd rather skip that rotation if possible (so no FNP). A few FNP friends suggested Psych NP or Adult Geriatrics NP. I would do Women's Health, but I treat men at the medspa as well, and I need to be able to write scripts for men and women. Can Psych NPs work at medspas or should I pursue a different NP? All advice welcome!

Hi! I will graduate with my ADN in May of 2013. I have 20+ years in Office Administration/Management and want to utilize that to some extent in my nursing career. I have a bad knee and I know that I cannot run the floors long term. I enjoy the time I have done bedside nursing in clinical and I look forward to it. But I recognize my limits, and I don't want to end up having to get a knee replacement. I am currently looking for a job as a Tech to get my foot in the door in a hospital before I graduate. And I've decided that I'd like to have my cake and eat it too, so, after reading almost all of the posts here in the Case Management forum, I have devised an idea about how to increase my chances to become a CM or UR nurse, while maintaining experience on the floor. Here goes: I plan to work as a Tech until I graduate and work in Med-Surg for 2-3 years to gain a relatively solid foundation in Nursing. Honestly, I don't want to do Med Surg:no:, but I hear it is the best way overall to get good experience that transfers pretty much anywhere in nursing. So, I will do it. I also will speak to the Case Managers at my hospital and express my interest to them in order to hopefully transition to that arena through them. At the same time, I plan to look for a basic position as an admin (or anything) with an insurance company. I want to get my foot in the door with a company that hires Case Managers/ UR Nurses, so that I will have a step up once I apply for a CM/UR position. I was thinking that I could eventually do CM/UR and keep a bedside position PRN so as to keep my skills fresh and continue to learn. This will keep me in the loop in case I need to expand my experience, without starting over. By PRN, I'm thinking working one or two shifts every 2 weeks. I really don't care if the job is at a hospital or an insurance company at this point, since anything will be good experience for me. I'm trying to get my plan in place now, since I'm starting my job search. Also, I will complete my BSN online within 12 months, so I will have that by 2014. I'd like to hear any feedback from you guys. I really hope this isn't a repetitive post, because so many of them are. This is more about my focused plan. And for those that think I should have many years of experience, I do believe that 2-3 years in Med-Surg would be tremendously helpful to me. I know I want to go into this field right out of school, but I have to learn the ropes of nursing first. Does this sound like a decent plan? Thanks, everyone!

I took A/P 1 in the first half semester and A/P 2 in the second half semester. Then I took micro after that. It was brutal, but it helped me get done a semester early.

By the way, if anyone wants to buy books, I have some to sell (a bit cheaper than the bookstore). Let me know what books you will be using for Fall semester and I'll let you know if I have it.

mg100, I just finished my second semester (1930). On paper, the schedule doesn't seem bad, but it really is about time management and organization. You have lecture, skills lab, clinical and sim lab. But you HAVE to find time to study in there. Most people in our class have children. I guess class will start at 9am so you have to make sure you're there in time. For first semester at clinical, we had most of the class going to the hospital from 7am-3pm. There was also a group that went from 3pm - 11pm. If getting to the hospital early is an issue with daycare and school and all that, perhaps the 3-11 shift is better for you if you can get someone to take care of them in the afternoon. Clinical was 2 days a week, every other week for first semester. Regardless, you will have to make accommodations for your children either in the mornings or in the evenings when you have clinical. You have to be in lecture, but you can go to school as much or as little as you want. Gas prices are high so I would make the most of my trips there. Like plan study groups on the days that you have lecture or the days that you are already going to be on campus practicing in the skills lab, etc.

aimhigh, did you attend GPC in 1930 this spring? I hate that school is hard for you, but it really is hard for all of us. Overall though, I don't agree with you. The Nursing Program is very unlikely to be at risk of losing accreditation for something "getting out to the state". They run a tight ship (for the most part) and, anything, are too strict. If they were lax in teaching or things like that, then perhaps that would be an issue. But I haven't witnessed anything like that in my 2 semesters in the program. I haven't been on these boards since I was trying to find out if I got accepted about a year ago. Just like adorable (hey girl!) I finished my second semester (first year) a week ago. And I'm thrilled! Yes, it was hard as heck, but no nursing school is easy. The vast majority of the teachers at GPC are indeed there to help. Really, I think all of them are. Some are just better teachers than others. As far as failing you in clinicals, it's pretty hard to fail clinicals. You have to either be super lazy and not do anything, or falsify patient records, or hurt a patient, or lie about something, or anything along those lines. Clinicals provide a learning environment to practice our skills and put them to use on real patients. We are taught to think critically and prioritize with real people that are ill and are in need of help. Some clinical instructors are harder than others, and some can make it a less than pleasant experience for the student, but that's the luck of the draw. Most of them are great and really make it a time to expose us to as much as possible. The skills lab was "less than ideal" this semester, but that was due to a staffing change. It is going to be easier next semester because now you won't get kicked out after 3 failed attempts. It will be more of a learning environment than a stressful pass/fail situation. Thank goodness! Because we lost a few good students to that policy. Now the administration is something else. I have had little contact with them, and I prefer to keep it that way, but I know of one classmate that failed the third checkoff, appealed to administration, and was able to stay in the program due to the special circumstances of the case. Whether or not we agree with their decision to keep the student doesn't matter. What matters is that they do listen. They have made several changes due to our class being so vocal about what we feel needs to change in order to set us up for success. Well, that's just my 2 cents. To anyone that is considering GPC, go for it!! But know that you are going to have to put in the time to learn! Practice your skills, and get the most out of it that you can! Good luck, everyone! :-)

Hi, I'm in my 2nd semester at GPC. It is hard core. 8 or 9 credit hours is misleading. That makes it look easy on paper. But you have lecture, clinicals, checkoffs and everything in between. Most of my classmates had to either quit their jobs or downgrade to part time. The time you need to study, and practice for checkoffs, and everything else is insane. The program at GPC is hard as heck. But ask any nurse currently working in a hospital; our students come out with the skills, not just the knowledge, to pass the NCLEX and go to work! We are very well-prepared. Seriously. Ask around.

This is an simple, but excellently simple explanation! Thanks!

For those near Lawrenceville, I found a class at Gwinnett Tech. It is scheduled for May 7 at 9am-2pm. $67 includes CPR card, certification, books. Actually, I just signed up for it. I was told they have 7 more slots for that date as of today. If anyone else wants to join me, that would be awesome! It is centrally located right off of I-85 and 316. It is the CPR for Healthcare Providers class from the American Heart Association. Here's the link. Then click on Health and Wellness. Their # is 770-995-9697 if you have questions.

heoconbubu, I am not far from Lawrenceville. I am fine with making a group! Is it cheaper to do that? I wonder. I am really looking forward to meeting my future classmates. And I'm relieved to know that there is someone that lives in my area! Does anyone else want to join in a group? Or live in Gwinnett?

mangopeach, that website has great info! Thanks for sharing with us! I am so excited and feel so blessed to have gotten in! mg100 and Weston's Mommy, this is my first and only time applying to GPC or anywhere else, just for clarification. I would follow Renee's advice and meet with her face to face.