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  1. NPs in California

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

    Well in Ca there is no seperate scope of practicve for us NPs. We must operate under standardized procedures for any medical function. The BRN provides guidlines on the requirements for standardized...

  2. Additional certifications for NPs

    jer_sd posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there has been a debate about ancc vs. aanp for certification. currently both are recognized by states and medicare. so are ncc and pncb in the past few years there have been new np post...

  3. Any NPs Administering Propofol?

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

    At one of the hospitals that I have privilages propofol is on the list of medications for moderate sedation that nurses can give. I am not credentiled for independant sedation, but I could give it as...

  4. Radiology tech, vs Radiology Nurse??

    jer_sd replied to wackyj2000's topic in Radiology

    rns provide moderate sedation in multiple areas, GI, ER, radiology. The rn is usually required to have ACLS or PALS as appropriate and complete a facility competecy program in moderate sedation. I...

  5. Tell me again why I should choose FNP over ANP

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

    Primary care NP was a canadian program, equivalent of FNP but more indepth training than i recieved in my american FNP program.

  6. Tell me again why I should choose FNP over ANP

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

    I am a little biased here, I have done 3 NP programs; family, woman's health and primary care. In all three part of my clinical rotations were done in hospitals. Keep in mind that ACNP is a new kid...

  7. Why become a NP

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

    I would never wear it at work but I would like the cow pattern lab coat.... wait i might wear it on october 31st.

  8. PICC bu$ine$$ info dump

    jer_sd replied to inee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    different companies make kits for piccs, bard, cook and angiodynamics are three examples of companies you can contact a local rep to see about purchasing

  9. PICC bu$ine$$ info dump

    jer_sd replied to inee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Demand will be based upon your area, best bet is to get training then offer services to area clinics, hospitals, SNFs it will require marketing. Keep in mind, if the x-ray showed improper length ect...

  10. Insertion small bore feeding tubes??

    jer_sd replied to pastabelle's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I usually order a kub not chest x-ray. Chesat x-ray you can miss the distal end of the feeding tube.

  11. Radiology tech, vs Radiology Nurse??

    jer_sd replied to wackyj2000's topic in Radiology

    all positions in radiology are unique, radiologic technologist, radiation therapist, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, dosimetry and nursing. if you are are interested see if you can spend time in the...

  12. RNFA, NP, or both?

    jer_sd replied to JockoJohnson's topic in Operating Room

    As a RNFA you will have limited ability to bill insurance companies no Medicare ect. If you are a RNFA you will basically just retract, suction, stich. If you have NP/RNFA you can bill medicare and...

  13. More than one route

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

    I started with Primary Care NP, then WHNP, then FNP. I have a good CEU budget every year and there were stong motivations for each additional NP field. RNFA proram was also fun and a good skill mix...

  14. Need Certification.

    jer_sd replied to SitcomNurse's topic in Rehabilitation

    http://www.rehabnurse.org/certification/index.html

  15. mammography nursing?

    jer_sd replied to pooter's topic in Radiology

    Here is a link for the breast health rn cert in development http://www.oncc.org/getcertified/testinformation/breastcare/index.shtml

  16. mammography nursing?

    jer_sd replied to pooter's topic in Radiology

    the certification board for onc. is starting a breast health rn certification. Might be worth checking out the website to see if thereis content outline yet. I am on my cell phone so cant google for...

  17. ACNP vs. PA for Surgery

    jer_sd replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One hospital that i have privilages as a NP includes first assisting. The other requires proof of NP, CNOR and completion of a RNFA program. Neither requires CRNFA certification (2000 hours practice...

  18. Cath Lab NP's

    jer_sd replied to SheNic1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a NP in radiology. I work primarily out patinet side but I do cover in patient as well. Great gig usually but I wworked radiology before befoming a RNFA/NP so small learning curve. I do some...

  19. NPs doing "hands-on" work such as suturing

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

    NPs can do many procedures, some are learned in school others after graduation. All of the examples you listed and more are done by NPs on a daily

  20. Cardiac Stress Testing

    jer_sd replied to ICN2U's topic in Radiology

    asthma and caffine are still concerns like adenosine. With some PET studies you can evaluate endothelial dysfunction, all thoes protocols are based on the 4x vasodilitation of adenosine. This new...

  21. Cardiac Stress Testing

    jer_sd replied to ICN2U's topic in Radiology

    We just started last week. So for the MD administers it, since it is new but the RN can administer the injection. Has to be fast IVP similar to adenosine for PSVT. We had 3 patients last week, and...

  22. PICC nurses...do you read your own tips

    jer_sd replied to mrsbratmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Also what about incidental findngs, pneumo, nodules, ect.. the x-ray should get a final read for liability reasons. It would be a huge problem is cxr was done for tip localizaton but no read and...

  23. Anyone pay cash for NP school?

    jer_sd replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I managed to get through school without student loans. Now I wish I would have since they reduce your AGI and I could use the help on taxes. My approach was to be proactive, see what programs I...

  24. What fields of nursing are good for NP preparation?

    jer_sd replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    my vote.. er you see primary care conditions, acute care conditions and learn to deal with unique personalities.

  25. Direct-entry CNM programs

    jer_sd replied to smallwonders07's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    you also have the option to go to NY and recieve your CM. This is a certification by the same board as CNM but for non-RNs. Last I know there was only 1 program, and not recognized in most