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  1. NP to DNP - trying to decide

    guest538567 replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Alabama. They provide an online only program that offers you in-state tuition. Many of the DNP programs I found either require some physical presence on campus and/or would not give in-state tuition...

  2. NP to DNP - trying to decide

    guest538567 replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I was just accepted to a DNP program to start next year. I too have spent a significant amount of time analyzing options before finally deciding to commit to the DNP. My reasons for doing so are for...

  3. Let me ask sort of a blunt question

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

    When I was a staff nurse I often felt the same way. This varied some by place of employment but overall I felt my role was undervalued for what I brought to the organization. NP is an entirely...

  4. Adult-Gerontology NP versus Family NP

    guest538567 replied to ShannonE83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Like others I did an AGNP program because my previous experience was in adult medicine and I had no desire to learn or work with pediatrics. I also went to the local MSN program that only offered an...

  5. do you mask/bag during DNI

    guest538567 replied to SarahT1974's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think this problem is in part why the US is seeing such a proliferation of palliative care programs. As a palliative care NP, I am involved in may of the ICU admissions in my regional hospital....

  6. AGNP Jobs

    guest538567 replied to flipper628's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did start out as a new grad NP. I too worked in ICU and it provided an easy transition and made me marketable in the field. I can only speak for my experience, but I had a great collaborating MD...

  7. AGNP Jobs

    guest538567 replied to flipper628's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in palliative

  8. NC and Distance/Out-of-State NP Programs

    guest538567 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    According to the site http://www.northcarolina.edu/academic-planning/licensing-institutions it seems to just be "nonpublic" schools that have to go through a process of licensure and accreditation. So...

  9. First NP job as hospice

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

    My first position was in palliative care and hospice. I actually think that inpatient palliative care was a great transition from student to actual practice. The discussions involved in palliative...

  10. Any one else go back for another NP cert?

    guest538567 replied to Senny.ANP.FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I too am an ANP and have given thought to going back for a postmasters certification. I am actually attending an NP review class soon with plans to recertify under the new AGNP certification. I am...

  11. Accepted. Your thoughts on my situation?

    guest538567 replied to Avenger1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Would obtaining an MSN give you any advancement in the fire department? I think it may be worth pursuing from both a monetary and intellectual standpoint. You could certainly make more money PRN and...

  12. Honor Societies

    guest538567 replied to olvr00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Like others I joined sigma theta tau in undergrad. I did not see any real benefit other than using it on my resume. However, there were students that were much more active in the organization than I...

  13. Anybody feels they still wanna go the CNS route?

    guest538567 replied to stepbystep12's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I have always been curious about the CNS role as it does not seem very common in my area. Can an MSN nurse trained as an NP be hired into a traditional CNS role at a

  14. Is it worth it to get my NP?

    guest538567 replied to kota110's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an ANP/GNP as are many of my colleagues in my community and do not feel limited by job availability. However this is likely regionally variable. Regarding the debt - I know NPs that essentially...

  15. Hospice Nurse Practitioners

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

    I think your role as a hospice NP is very dependent upon the specific agency. For example my agency has NPs that round as a provider in an inpatient hospice facility, hospital, outpatient clinic, and...

  16. Hospice Nurse Practitioners

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

    Regulations mandate that a provider (MD or NP) must assess the patient "face to face" prior to recertifying a patient as appropriate for continuation of hospice services. NPs often hired to do this...

  17. Need help from a palliative care NP

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

    There are also a ton of CME on pain. Medscape has a whole series for free. You should also look into the REMS series that is required for long-acting opioid prescribing. My local AHEC offered a free...

  18. Need help from a palliative care NP

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

    I agree that your personality and commitment are probably the most important aspects success in Palliative Care. Everything else can be taught. Pain management and opioids are not that difficult and...

  19. Should NP able to prescribe narcotics?

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

    I am an ANP. My group consists of an MD and another ANP. My recommendation would be to find a palliative care team that you can precept with if you have any flexibility during your clinical rotations....

  20. Should NP able to prescribe narcotics?

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

    As an NP specializing in Palliative Medicine, I could not hope to ease suffering nor effectively manage symptoms without the ability to prescribe narcotics. This is done safely and within the standard...

  21. What's your "must have" app?

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

    I also use eOpioid (iphone) for opioid conversions and medcalc as a good calculator (medscape has a pretty good calculator

  22. What's your "must have" app?

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

    My hospital has a subscription to uptodate and it is great for research. However on my iphone I mostly use epocrates and medscape. The latter has a lot of information on diseases and differentials....

  23. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    guest538567 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, it's very low. It is an ongoing source of contention with my employer and one that I continue to be promised will be looked at with each new budget. I have been trying to convince my employer to...

  24. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    guest538567 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What type NP are you? ANP - Palliative Care Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? suburban Are you independent or in a group? Group How many years experience? 2 What is your before tax paycheck...

  25. ACNP vs FNP post-masters

    guest538567 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I'm new here. I am an ANP thinking about going back to school to obtain a post-masters certification to broaden my scope and future career choices. I would love opinions on FNP vs ACNP as a...