The comments giving unequivocal support for abortion on demand make me uncomfortable, especially the commentor who had to keep reminding herself to ignore the ethical side of the debate. It's so...
Having just taken the ACNP exam from ANCC, I will second what KayceeACNP said -- tons of ethical and end-of-life questions. No advice for where to find practice questions. I was well-served by...
hi! juan gave you lots of good info, so i'll just chime in with a few more thoughts. 1.) are you happy choosing this route instead of fnp? 110% yes! the thought of caring for children as an np gives...
Hi, Taylor - well, I'm a wifely/mommy (lol) ACNP and I feel that you can find the best balance for yourself in either role. Granted my nursing/NP journey has been a bit unique. When I was a...
My new position will be in a 50+ bed patient care unit (cardiology specialty hospital) that encompasses everything from highest acuity critical care to patients ready to go home. I will be joining 2...
A question for ACNPs -- has anyone pursued the ACNPC by endorsement through AACN after being originally certified as an ACNP through ANCC? What would be the advantage of doing
Thanks for your reply, juan. That's what I was kinda thinking too. It looks like initially the ACNPC via endorsement is free but then several hundred dollars to renew. My state only accepts ANCC...
I found ANCC very easy to work with. I think I got my authorization to test a week or two after applying. They also sent verification to my state very quickly and returned emails within hours. I've...
My ACNP certification through ANCC expired in 2007 as I left the NP profession to start a family and tend to an ailing relative. Now, I would like to renew, however I do not have the professional...
Sorry for the delayed response. I found ANCC's customer service to be very receptive via email and they usually responded same day (phone operator was less clear I thought). Anyway, I met all...