TravelGtr

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1. Why NP instead of MD, DO, or PA?

   TravelGtr replied to Loux's topic in NP Students

   My best recommendation would be to shadow both NPs and MDs to get a feel for each profession. I'm a nurse practitioner currently finishing up prereqs for med school. There are certainly pros and cons of each role, but for me there were more pros to...

2. NP to MD

   TravelGtr replied to kimkubick's topic in NP

   There are quite a few ways to do it. For me, I'm going back to school full-time and I'm enrolled in a one year formal premedical post-baccalaureate program at a well-recognized 4 year university. The medical schools I'm interested in do not like t...

3. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

   TravelGtr replied to Roland's topic in NP

   Best is Washington state by a mile. I practiced in Florida and felt like I couldn't diagnose a cough without being second-guessed by the MD. In Washington, there are a TON of NP-run clinics. If you ask a Washington state resident who their primary...

4. NP to MD

   TravelGtr replied to kimkubick's topic in NP

   Hi, I was wondering if you know of any NPs who have gone on to medical school? What are your/their experiences? Any NPs out there that have considered it at some point during their career? I've only been a nurse practitioner (FNP) for a short while...

5. What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

   TravelGtr replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced

   Gators1, I've spent the past year traveling the country as a contract provider. The pros for me have been the flexibility(!!), my ability to write my own ticket so to speak (lots of room for negotiating fees for services), and the autonomy. By far,...