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  1. NP scope of practive vs RN

    jer_sd replied to DAJ, Nurse Pract.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For issue #1 I would personaly count the narcotics, it would take a short period of time can add to the good will of the office. for #2 are the CMAs administering narcotics to patients or dispensing...

  2. becoming an NP only to return to RN role?

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

    NP education does make a stronger RN, or at least my advanced practice education did make me a better nurse. As a NP we have the ability to work under two seperate but related occupations or job...

  3. CT contrast via Port a cath Hmmmmm... IDK

    jer_sd replied to Tolos's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Are rad techs regulted in your state, if so check with the licensing board for them. For example in California a rad tech can only start IVs and/or inject contrast in the upper extremity. So this...

  4. AANP or ANCC?

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

    Try loging into the ANCC web site, then ordering a verification of certification. It might be extra $ but it might get you confirmation of certification faster....

  5. legal to dispense meds....

    jer_sd replied to Mandylou's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on state law if a RN can dispense medications. For example in California a RN can ddispnse non controlled substances, NP can dispense controlled substances. In other states such as MN only...

  6. Nurse Practitioners in Canada

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

    I finished a primary care NP program from Canada in 2003 (not recently). To recieve recognition in the US and Certification you will need a MSN now for medicare reinbursement. After this program I...

  7. Autism and the Nurse Practitioner

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

    Most of the post masters certificates I have found are within the departemts of education. Do a google search for post masters certifcate Autism. If you have this additional training addd to your up...

  8. Types of NP's

    jer_sd replied to alyxoxo82's topic in General Nursing

    Here is the link to derm certification for NPs

  9. online cna training??

    jer_sd replied to nursemomof3boys's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Here is one place doing distance learning for CNA: http://www.yorktech.com/AlliedHealth/2009%20flyers/09F%20%20Online%20Summer%205379.pdf

  10. moving into Psychiatric work or wait for specialty?

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

    The DNP is still new, if it takes off I am expecting transitional DNP degrees similar to what has happened in pharmacy, physical therapy and other fields that have experienced degree inflation. It...

  11. Best Rec NP Route...

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

    Previous experience can build a foundation for advanced practice but it is not a replacement for advanced education. A primary care FNP program, with previous experience, elective rotations and post...

  12. FNP doing procedures

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

    Yes NPs do procedures. I work in a procedure heavy area. Learning how to do procedures does not make a health care provider. In the duration of your career new procedures will come into practice...

  13. FNA 'S

    jer_sd replied to mjk's topic in Radiology

    If the pathologist is preforming the biopsy or fna then they should be there for the time out. The one preforming the procedure is the one responsible for it. Now if a radiologist is preforming the...

  14. Womens' Health NPs-Question

    jer_sd replied to nightangel99's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did my whnp without work experience in the field. I did have rotations in my primar care NP program. It is possible to do that program with your background. Job options are limited in WHNP but...

  15. So confused!! Rad Tech and Ultrasound Tech

    jer_sd replied to Confused Student 99's topic in General Nursing

    Long ago and far away rad techs did everything. Now there are spcific programs for rad tech, rad therapy, nucs, ultrasound and now even MRI. Most emplyers want a ultrasound tech that went through an...

  16. pharmacology CME credits

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

    University of Washington CNE has self study pharmacology courses.

  17. What's next after you pass the exam?

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

    First step is getting your state license/registration/certification as a NP After that you can then apply for a DEA # once you have the authority to rx medications. A few states like Ca and Co...

  18. RN to Nurse practitioner, how long does it need?

    jer_sd replied to sunshine304's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Assuming you have all prerecs PA might be faster. You can complete a PA programin under 3 years at some schools. For NP you are looking at 15 months for a BSN then 2-3 years for a MSN. Take a look...

  19. Palpable Dorsalis Pedis , but unable to doppler

    jer_sd replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If a collateral develop you would not be able to feel them. They are small caliber vessels the feed into the native vessle that you are palpatng. Your patient likley had a low resitive signal wth a...

  20. Palpable Dorsalis Pedis , but unable to doppler

    jer_sd replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Here are a few quick points Make sure you are using a high frequency doppler for peripheral vascular not the same one used for OB. Have the angle of the beam be 60 degrees to allow the best...

  21. Residency's for NPs?

    jer_sd replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here is a thread from a few years back where I listed quite a few residencies/fellowships for NPs https://allnurses.com/nurse-practitioners-np/np-residency-fellowship-220438.html

  22. Suggestion for preparing for NP cert exam?

    jer_sd replied to Polley93's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Review books are just that a review. If you use them to suppliment your texts in school it might be a good idea. I know some former students who tried to get by with the review book rather than a...

  23. Youngest NP?

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

    I was 26 when I finished my first NP program, but I was a RN at

  24. ADN to NP...help! eyes are crossing

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

    Ok here is my input. Finish your BSN, this will allow you the greatest selection of NP programs you can enter. The ones that have RN to MSN will usually $$$ more and you can finish up your BSN and...

  25. NP protocols

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

    Depends on the state... Some states NPs and PAs have protocols others they don't. For example in California a NP does not have a scope of practice, rather all advanced functions are done under...