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  1. Iprescribe app...Anyone using it?

    db2xs replied to djmatte's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am using it through my employer. I'm unsure how it works on the backend, in terms of cost, etc. Just like anything, it takes getting used to. It is not like Epic or NextGen or other larger...

  2. Is doing therapy as a psych NP realistic?

    db2xs replied to Kaelif2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not a psych NP but I have a colleague who has been one for I think at least seven, eight years (probably longer). She told me that she got to a point in her career where she got tired of being...

  3. ACHPN exam?

    db2xs replied to archiebel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It would be wonderful if the APRN palliative care community could get it together and provide adequate training and test materials, etc. I feel frustrated by the lack of organization and support....

  4. Accept a part-time NP job?

    db2xs replied to 156919's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, that sounds suspicious. If it seems like something doable for you, then go for it. Life is short. As an RN, you only need to give two weeks' notice. As an NP, some employers require...

  5. Best RN job experience for FNP

    db2xs replied to stephadler82's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my personal opinion, it doesn't matter. I know NPs who never worked as an RN and are doing fine. There is debate about "Yes, you should get RN experience." If you take that stance and are deciding...

  6. ACHPN exam?

    db2xs replied to archiebel's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I haven't taken the exam yet but I'm curious as to what test prep you

  7. Precepting on Oncology Floor

    db2xs replied to scross0613's topic in Oncology

    Yes, this is old but sure, I can do that. I still have it. Keep an eye out for it

  8. Nursing school out of California

    db2xs replied to Agoose98's topic in California Nursing

    @megmeg I would suggest you ask the admissions rep. It's not necessarily going to be listed

  9. Is being an FNP worth it?

    db2xs replied to Shelly7913's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with you that having grey hairs helps. Medicine/healthcare is one of those professions where that gives more patients assurance. I have experienced the sex thing with male nurses. I will tell...

  10. Is being an FNP worth it?

    db2xs replied to Shelly7913's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To be quite honest, I think some of the "being respected more" has other things in play. Age plays a factor in this. Race plays a factor, and yes, sex plays a factor as well. The respect does not come...

  11. Need Help - NonNP jobs

    db2xs replied to OnHisRoadMap's topic in Advanced Practice

    I do not have a doctoral degree so cannot offer many suggestions but I imagine with a DNP, you can do a lot of non-clinical stuff. That's what the curriculum focuses on,

  12. Need help- got into NP school

    db2xs replied to Amy S's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you have the option to do the classes part-time? You could work full-time for the majority of the time and then switch to part-time. I've already shared about this on AN but I went to school...

  13. Eureka, CA - safe place?

    db2xs replied to rsubi-NP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi. I don't know Eureka but I do know Arcata, which is super close (appx 10 miles), super cute, and a college town. Remember that you don't have to live in Eureka! It is very foggy, rainy, and cold up...

  14. BSN to FNP or MSN to FNP

    db2xs replied to shellfrmmo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not understanding your original post. Maybe you mean should you get a general master's degree vs an MSN that would take you along the NP route? I know several RNs who have their general master's...

  15. Resigning from first NP job...

    db2xs replied to amahucka's topic in Advanced Practice

    My understanding was that the OP was hired and working as an NP, not as an RN: "I was hired to work as a General Cardiology NP in the hospital where I worked as a RN. I started March 30th and then was...

  16. Resigning from first NP job...

    db2xs replied to amahucka's topic in Advanced Practice

    Everyone here keeps saying two weeks but I would check with your contract just in case. My current job requires me to give 30 days' notice and as Juan de la Cruz stated, you probably want to leave...

  17. About FNP ?

    db2xs replied to JenMH88RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you are fine to specialize on one thing. I suggest you reach out to or join a specific professional organization to find out about certification. The only "concern" about doing FNP is if you...

  18. NP Competency After Graduation

    db2xs replied to 29AlmostFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I personally LOVE The Curbsiders. It is primary care but they also cover hospital medicine as well. https://thecurbsiders.com Their older episodes are great, and I used to listen to them in NP school....

  19. RN after NP school

    db2xs replied to mhnurse234's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did not work as an RN after NP school but something in my gut says not to do it unless you have zero options for any NP job for years and years. I know direct-entry NPs who had no experience as an...

  20. PASSED AANP AND ANCC July 2020

    db2xs replied to heyoutthere's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    CONGRATS!

  21. GWU MSN FNP Spring 2020

    db2xs replied to KnoxvilleNurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi. When I was there, testing was done by dividing the students into groups and every day the groups would rotate through different tests and activities, which lasted for about three days. Hope this...

  22. New job and hearing loss

    db2xs replied to Guest1030824's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are brave to speak out about your hearing loss. How bad is it? I think there are laws out there to protect people with disabilities. Did you know there is a group called the Association of Medical...

  23. NP Competency After Graduation

    db2xs replied to 29AlmostFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, a lot of it is going to be on-the-job experience. It is a lot of baptism by fire, unless you are accepted into a fellowship program, I think. Finding a good mentor whom you respect and who...

  24. NP Competency After Graduation

    db2xs replied to 29AlmostFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with Numenor. Unfortunately NP school did not prepare me well (I still laugh at the names "advanced pathophysiology" and "advanced pharmacology"--they were not that advanced, in my opinion). I...

  25. NP: Age limit?

    db2xs replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I feel curious: What is someone your age "supposed" to feel?