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  1. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    jer_sd replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is an interesting topic to consider. But how do you define surgery, is it an invasive procedure such as a angiogram, placement of inferior vena cava filter, lipoma removal, or are you refering...

  2. How long before NPs will be able to do surgery solo?

    jer_sd replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    well nps are doing more "minor procedures" such as lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis, nail removals, i+d, ect.... as for performing surgery in the uk they are starting a two year program to do...

  3. Non anesthesia provider providing anesthesia

    jer_sd replied to EMS/ICU/SRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    here is a different twist to this topic . how do crnas feel about other "mid-level providers" as sedation (not anesthesia) including possibly deep sedation? pnps frequently sedate for children's...

  4. Test Question - Waddell's Sign

    jer_sd replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    axial

  5. RNFA programs

    jer_sd replied to anapurnas's topic in Operating Room

    I finished the NIFA course in 2001, I recomend it. I have also completed two NP programs and the didactic material in the RNFA course was challanging but enjoyable but very different from NP courses....

  6. Retired Rad Tech to LNA in NH

    jer_sd replied to pamz21's topic in Radiology

    Unfortunatly your clinical training was directed for radiological procedures and not for providing supportive care to patients in the same level you are now looking at. chances are you will have to...

  7. nurses undertaking angiograms

    jer_sd replied to ann h's topic in Radiology

    i do know of some pas or nps who do simple diagnostic angiograms or vein studies but the physician will still interpret the results. in addition some states limit the ability of nonphysicians to...

  8. AMA and scope of practice

    jer_sd replied to bancho's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As much as i have some problems with the clinical doctorate in nursing practice idea for advanced practice nurses..... One aspect I do like is having a more standard education basis for us. Ensuring...

  9. Advice on x-ray during pregnancy

    jer_sd replied to ER1010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Again let your provider know. The first trimester is the most radiosensitive time during fetal development. But here is the kicker, we all know radiation can cause problems...we just can't say for...

  10. Aunt w/ Bone Cancer - pathetic pain management regime

    jer_sd replied to canadian_RN's topic in Pain Management

    I am not sure how the canadian system is set up, but she may benifit from either external beam tadiation therapy for bone pain or administration of Strontium 89 which is also effective for metastatic...

  11. Is there a law or rule that states nurses are not allowed to scrub/assist?

    jer_sd replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

    rad techs are not licensed in every state, one of the reasons the care bill is a good idea. if you look at the actual legislation i am not aware of any state (but i have not look up all of them) that...

  12. RN vs. Psychologist

    jer_sd replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    In a large number of states school pschys only need a masters degree and are often regulated by the board of education not psychology. In addition there are additional opportunities than just school...

  13. Is there a law or rule that states nurses are not allowed to scrub/assist?

    jer_sd replied to KSSRN's topic in Radiology

    well in most states that regulate rad techs their scope of practice does not include scrubbing or manipulating tissue. so they are essentially considered unlicensed personnel when scrubbing and under...

  14. Anyone using Nitronox in OB?

    jer_sd replied to Tess RNC's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Myles textbook for midwives had a good section on use for labor... might be worth a read if your facility is considering this.

  15. WHNP vs. CNM

    jer_sd replied to abake003's topic in Ob/Gyn

    No I went a different route route, RNFA, to primary care NP and just finished my WHNP.. I am hoping I am done with school but you never know.

  16. WHNP vs. CNM

    jer_sd replied to abake003's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i recently finished my second certification as a whnp and you are correct, you are heavily involved in all aspects of the pregnancy except for delivery. the curriculum is focusing more on gyn related...