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  1. Competent programs? NP or PA...

    bsnanat2 replied to delabeaux's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just want to make a point here without jumping into the fray: OP, perhaps you are offending without realizing it. You seem to be making a mistake that I made when I joined AN in that, you speak...

  2. Competent programs? NP or PA...

    bsnanat2 replied to delabeaux's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have read all the posts and agree with many of them, though I think a fundamental element is being lost......these programs, whether NP or PA are designed to produce Entry Level practitioners, not...

  3. I just can't do anything right.....

    bsnanat2 replied to Gently.me's topic in General Nursing

    BTW, If this is how the guy acts he is not "a great nurse." Don't let him ruin it for

  4. Did you feel ready to practice upon graduation?

    bsnanat2 replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like a dangerous bunch to work with! With that kind of thinking, it was undoubtedly only a matter of time before you would've been thrown under the bus for something. My unit deals with one...

  5. Recent CNS Graduate ?????

    bsnanat2 replied to CNS-RI's topic in Advanced Practice

    Not all states recognize the CNS as an Advanced Practice Nurse, but the new national Consensus Model does. In Georgia, all CNS's just recently became recognized as an APN (previously, only psych...

  6. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    bsnanat2 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    Congrats!!

  7. Adult CNS-EXAM

    bsnanat2 replied to ER823's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Just thought I'd share...this guy is a man of color who is inspiring for his nursing skill, not the fact that he is black and may be of foreign descent. I've rarely been moved in my life but this guy...

  8. advice for interested preschool male nurse

    bsnanat2 replied to greennursestudent78's topic in Men in Nursing

    You don't need an iron gut either. Amazingly you will adapt to a lot stuff and learn to tolerate the rest. Everyone has their "thing" that they hate. Many nurses will trade off, as in, "you take...

  9. Can a NP perform plastic surgery?

    bsnanat2 replied to Laboratorian's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP's do not have to be RNFA to first assist. RNFA is an expanded scope for an RN. Just being an APRN allows one to first assist based on CMS reimbursement, while facility credentialing may be a...

  10. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    bsnanat2 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    This place sounds like a nightmare. They are obviously using an agency for a reason. I understand your concerns about the contract and honoring your agreement, but remember that a contract is an...

  11. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    While you may see the difference between physicians and DNP's there are many who promote the DNP as an equalizing of nurses to physicians. Nursing is its own field, but one should not be so foolish...

  12. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have no problem with anyone furthering their education. In fact, I support that. The discussion (and disagreement) here is the DNP in its present form, not about people furthering their education....

  13. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, that is the whole purpose of a consensus model, to make things uniform. Georgia would only give psych CNS's prescriptive authority until recently, but in preparation for adopting the Model, all...

  14. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, that is the whole purpose of a consensus model, to make things uniform. Georgia would only give psych CNS's prescriptive authority until recently, but in preparation for adopting the Model, all...

  15. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's really why CNS is the "sweet spot" of the Consensus Model. There is a nice little footnote that says that a CNS covers the continuum from primary care to acute care. That's one of the major...

  16. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For the record, I'm not against FNP's in ICU's or other settings. One of the issues in nursing is the tremendous variance in programs. Some programs provide a great base for any specialty while...

  17. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm sure your state BON is familiar with the Consensus Model. The problem is usually in getting to (on the phone) someone who has a real working knowledge of things and is not just guarding the phone...

  18. States restricting FNPs rounding on inpatients

    bsnanat2 replied to Adenium's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In your research of this, be sure to ask your state BON if they intend to adopt the NCSBN Consensus Model. Many states are and the hope is 2015 for adoption. So many focus on the 2015 DNP proposal...

  19. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It's not a belittling of anyone's goals. Those who want the DNP are free to pursue it, but not everyone feels that the DNP is the degree that it should be. Again, the benefits that are ascribed to...

  20. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The fluff may not be for

  21. 2015 DNP

    bsnanat2 replied to BabyLady's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with much of what you have said, but just don't know that the DNP in its present incarnation is the best way to accomplish this. I am sure the degree provides benefits (like all advanced...

  22. Update on offer from Dr. working as RN there while in NP school

    bsnanat2 replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i don't think it is nurse bashing to say that a nurse is not a physician. it is not a matter of higher or lower, it is a matter of different. a car is not a pickup truck though they can perform...

  23. Update on offer from Dr. working as RN there while in NP school

    bsnanat2 replied to lynn5707's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To Dr. Tammy,: Really? (and BTW, the two situations are not alike). I get the point of your "doctor" post but think it actually backfired and proved the opposite point. To the OP: Great opportunity....

  24. Male nurse in L&D

    bsnanat2 replied to tony2353's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It is always interesting to me how some female patients think nothing of having a male OB who does all manner things, but don't want a male nurse whose duties are far less "imposing" on them. Also, I...

  25. Do you need a license to practice as a RN or can you just how proof of passing NCLEX?

    bsnanat2 replied to ilove's topic in General Nursing

    In accordance with the latest comments I must say that, even though the NCLEX was hard, I was surprised that it was so short. In my previous profession, my field required two licenses or could be...