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  1. Paging Doctor Nurse

    guest538567 replied to sauce's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You may not necessarily need a doctorate to conduct research. However, you really don't learn these skills in most graduate programs at the master's level. You also should be considering a PhD program...

  2. DNP vs MD

    guest538567 replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Are you a nurse practitioner or NP hopeful? IF the latter, I think you may find that NP education can be somewhat lacking. I clinically precept at a well known and respectable regional university and...

  3. Paging Doctor Nurse

    guest538567 replied to sauce's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am very near the completion of my DNP. I have heard the common argument that the DNP is not a clinical doctorate and therefore is not worth pursuing. However, the knowledge gained in my program (ie....

  4. Negotiating salary for new grad

    guest538567 replied to Qka's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in the South, which traditionally has lower pay for nurses and NPs. However, $65,000 for an NP, even a new grad, is incredibly low. In my area, NPs usually start in the 80s and 90s. One...

  5. ANP vs. AGPCNP/AGNP Certification

    guest538567 replied to CCNP-FL's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello, I am an ANP and graduated from my MSN program before the transition to the AGNP model. However, my school was an early leader in gerontology content. My program met the requirements and...

  6. Palliative Care IP NP Salary

    guest538567 replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    PM

  7. Money for DNP...how!?

    guest538567 replied to Brianne.arnold87's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with meanmaryjean. Save your money and pay out-of-pocket. Is your tuition 15,000 a semester? If so, I would recommend you find a less expensive school. There are plenty of reputable state...

  8. University of Alabama (Capstone) 2015 Fall DNP

    guest538567 replied to reddgirl's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi Nursetonp, Tried to PM you but cannot as your box is full. Good luck to all in the Fall. I will be finishing the program in the Spring and think it is a good program. I would recommend all to try...

  9. Salary

    guest538567 replied to lil cajun's topic in Advanced Practice

    Great conversation. I was curious what the BLS data was for RN vs NP salaries. Unfortunately, the BLS does not seem to discriminate from the two and I am assuming that NPs are lumped into the RN...

  10. Salary

    guest538567 replied to lil cajun's topic in Advanced Practice

    Really? I keep hearing of RN salaries that are comparable to NPs but have never experienced this. Every thing I know about the NC market suggests it would be extremely rare for an RN to work a 40 hour...

  11. Salary

    guest538567 replied to lil cajun's topic in Advanced Practice

    Depends a great deal on your specific location and specialty. You will likely earn higher salaries in the piedmont, triangle, and urban areas. The rural areas seem to pay less. The new graduate NPs I...

  12. Can an APRN practice as an RN

    guest538567 replied to Infofreak411's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree with babyNP. I find it difficult to imagine many scenarios that you could have legal liability working as a nurse, as long as you adequately assess the patient's needs and report those...

  13. What should I have done differently?

    guest538567 replied to B-RN-ISEE's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I am genuinely sorry for your experience. I severely dislike the level of politics involved in patient care that are evident in the hospice environment and nursing homes. Unfortunately, I think you...

  14. DNP Educator Salary

    guest538567 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Several months ago there was a post on this forum about educator salaries for a hopeful MSN. I am an NP and will soon have my DNP. I am considering transitioning from a primary clinical role to that...

  15. Do DNPs get compensated more

    guest538567 replied to nurselyfe4115's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am genuinely curious. What it is about being a nurse first that sets NPs apart from other medical providers? I value my experience as a staff nurse and still utilize a foundation that began at the...

  16. Methadone analgesia.

    guest538567 replied to midazoslam's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    It should also be noted that methadone represents roughly 2% of opioid prescriptions yet accounts for a third of all overdose deaths. This is due to the unique pharmacokinetics of the drug and is the...

  17. Pinning ceremony

    guest538567 replied to nursingfornurses's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My program had participation in the regular university graduation but not pinning. You are hooded at the graduate level which does not occur in an undergraduate

  18. Oxygen administration with COPD patients

    guest538567 replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for asking this question. It is important as a new graduate that your practice be evidenced based. There are many myths and misconceptions that abound in nursing and with many things the...

  19. Integrative Health & Healing DNP--is it worth it?

    guest538567 replied to LilRNonthePrairie's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What are you going to do with the IHH training? I do not think this will add to employment opportunities in most clinical areas. It looks like the program qualifies you to take an IHH certification...

  20. ANCC vs. AANP Certification?

    guest538567 replied to 3**835Y's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To mirror other posters, it does not matter from whom you obtain your certification. The important thing is that both allow for state licensure and to work as an

  21. DNP for Nurse Educators

    guest538567 replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What is the consensus now in academia for the DNP as preparation for faculty positions? I know this may limit tenure opportunities at some schools. How is the DNP accepted at your college or...

  22. To all DNP

    guest538567 replied to Hope99's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many schools offer post masters or graduate certificates that allow one to complete the educational and clinical requirements for a new specialty certification. These programs seem to vary...

  23. Paranoia and panic! How can I be safe?

    guest538567 replied to FNPSafety's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What you are feeling is normal. I recommend asking questions and trying to find someone that can mentor you (even in an unofficial capacity). If in doubt, look it up. Buy a good resource program like...

  24. NP Stats

    guest538567 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting JulesA. The rate of NP growth is a disturbing trend. I just hope that experience and academic pedigree will count for something if the market

  25. Are APRNs considered Self-Employed?

    guest538567 replied to Soliloquy's topic in Advanced Practice

    Most APRNs that I know work directly for an employer. Sometimes you may have an employment contract that specifies things like benefits, pay, educational reimbursement, non-compete, etc. that is...