reggaemuffin MSN, NP, CNS

The DNP is not a clinical degree- the clinicals are project that you do during your program. You don't have to be an NP to do a DNP program. i will point out that if you want to re certify as an NP you have to work a certain number hours as a NP in y...

So you didn't walk your dogs in the morning Hen kept them in crates while you were gone 14 hours ? I think it's bad enough to leave your dogs alone for 14 hours but it's even worse to leave them in crates all day with no access to water. As many peo...

Doggie daycare is nowhere near as expensive as child care. A lot of dog daycares will let you drop dogs off early or alternate with drop off/pick up with your husband. Unfortunately when you want to have a dog and be a good owner (which you seem to b...

Okay a couple of things that pop out here to me. CRNA and NP are two completely different degrees and professions. DNP is non clinical degree called-doctorate of nursing practice - it is not only for NPs. Although many NP programs are eliminating th...

No worries, I often need to remind myself how great I have it compared to others :)

I would think very hard before changing jobs- -and I certainly would not quit till I had another job lined up. Also many job offers fall through once they find out your in monitoring program or once HR gets involved. I know you are bummed to be out ...

I like being a clinician. It has nothing to do with schedule or holidays. I dig assessing patients, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting my own labs/ diagnostic testing. I couldn't do any of that as an RN. I also make triple what I m...

Why is that ? I hated being a bedside nurse- I wasn't strong enough to do the physical labor, and I disliked all the menial tasks. I do none of these as an NP. I'm very happy with my position. Just curious about your theory.

Agree with PP- you may have a very hard time finding a pediatrics only derm practice.

Maybe this is off topic but If my mom had put her credibility on the line to help get me a job, you better believe I would bust my a$$ to make her proud. You were representing your mother's reputation at that institution. Aside from everything else, ...

It's appropriate to generally start with hctz or chlorthalidone as primary treatment to start. ALLHAT trial showed us that they are remarkable effective for BP control and much better at preventing CVD when compared to other medications. Plus they ar...

That's rich coming from you. I believe you once posted that NP programs are great for poor students who struggle with academics and wouldn't hack it in medical school. I'm sure that does wonders for our reputation.

Agree with TraumaRUs you need to get on uptodate now and start looking up common disease processes that you will see. Ace wouldn't typically be first choice for primary hypertension- usually hctz or chlorthalidone. Ask another provider for a list of ...

Yeah I think everyone in recovery who has attended AA is aware of this. The topic is being mandated to go to these meetings by the BON. Which means they have lost the "choice"

I know you may not want to hear this but I think you need to focus on your mental health first and foremost before anything else. You said you've been missing a lot of work and acting erratic. It sounds like you need some help. This reminds me of so...

Everytime there's a new post on this thread, I get excited I'll see a post from you saying "it's worked out and I'm finished the program" I am pulling for you!

The good thing is you know all this up front. You were smart enough to do the research and can now make an educated decision. If you go over to the NP boards there's a tons of posts from grads who didn't realize how bad the job market is where they l...

I always thought you needed to take BSN level classes before your MSN. These graduate programs requirements keep sinking lower and lower. Probably the biggest problem you will have is trying to get an NP job with no practical nursing experience. Pers...

I think the take away from this is that you were organized, informed and on the ball. You put in the effort and made this a priority. Good lesson for anyone who may be in the same spot. Congrats on your license!

I am a CNS and I never advise anyone to go that route - its a dying role unfortunately unless you are an APN Yup- CNS is a dying breed. I became certified because I was in a dual CNS-ACNP program. But it would've almost impossible to get hired as str...

This is the same poster that commented that NP school is a good option for someone who "struggles with academics" and wouldn't get in to medical school. Perpetuating that view point is one of the reasons we get paid significantly less than our physi...

Sing it, sister !

An MSN is still an entry level degree - it's for CNL- but you would still be practicing at the bedside as a RN. CNS is degree requiring MS. In my state they are recognized as an APRN but that varies. My grad program was for acute care NP plus CNS- so...