BritFNP

BritFNP

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  1. Day in the life of a crna

    BritFNP replied to amyyturner's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not a CRNA, but my boyfriend is and I have many friends who are (I'm a FNP). You cannot work during CRNA school. This is likely the most difficult APRN program there is. Programs do not allow it,...

  2. First year as an FNP??!!

    BritFNP replied to TCUgirl15's topic in Advanced Practice

    You learn everyday. Get your basic processes down. You will see 'new' stuff all the time for a long time. There is no one way to prepare. Just have your resources close by (medscape, apocrates, etc)....

  3. Womens Health NP

    BritFNP replied to SHAMBRALAM's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Googling online WHNP program yields many results….drexel university is one that first comes up. Typically for online programs and brick and mortar schools, >600 clinical hours are required. You...

  4. Fed Up with Pain Management

    BritFNP replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is a huge issue in the rural clinic I work in too. The meth use is insane out here. Over 50% of people seem to be hooked on pain pills or benzos. It is disheartening. I had one patient come in,...

  5. Decent new grad pay

    BritFNP replied to ashonman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's crazy. I too am from Texas and becoming an NP nearly doubled my RN salary. I was only an RN for four years prior

  6. PAP question

    BritFNP replied to anh06005's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have without a doubt swabbed the cervix and transformation zone and had a report come back saying "transformation zone not present". My docs always say no worries. If there is cell dysplasia it will...

  7. FNP or AGNP or AGACNP

    BritFNP replied to alexevans21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most people are going to respond saying family NP since you can see patients from birth to geri. The other two limit

  8. FNP/RN job description

    BritFNP replied to olvr00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, that probably means you will be ordering supplies, taking vital signs, doing lab draws, giving injections, all while trying to be the medical provider you went to extra schooling

  9. NP Salary

    BritFNP replied to Surface's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Texas first RN job $22.52/hr, last RN job $28.50/hr first NP job was $40/hr (very

  10. FNP/RN job description

    BritFNP replied to olvr00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This question is a bit confusing. That may be why there are no responses yet. Are you talking about a dual

  11. Prospective FNP with questions

    BritFNP replied to Shrizeal's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lots of documenting, but covering yourself means more than ever as a provider, so I don't particularly mind it. I'm a year in as a NP and I've never regretted it once. Can't beat giving orders over...

  12. Pts want to see a doctor

    BritFNP replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I tell them they scheduled with me, today they would be seeing me. Next time though, as to not waste anyones time, they can schedule with the

  13. Too direct?

    BritFNP replied to RN623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am very direct, many patients have told me, "thanks for not bs'ing me". It's all in your delivery..put it in a way that doesn't say, you're fat - diet and exercise, you've made your cholesterol be...

  14. Angelo State University FNP

    BritFNP replied to Heart2015FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That all depends on if you can find a clinic that is open saturdays. Will be difficult. I did clinicals in Austin and when I couldn't find preceptors I went to Abilene and Albany, tx. Working full...

  15. Am I really a NP if I do laser hair removal?

    BritFNP replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What I don't understand is we as FNP's learn nothing about laser hair removal in our programs. These big chains promote RN's and NP's as if we have extensive training in

  16. Level of comfort in practice?

    BritFNP replied to vegnurse21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Practicing as a NP is nothing like practicing like a RN, so yes, you will feel like a novice again once you land your first position. You will take an advanced health assessment, advanced...

  17. is it possible to get accepted

    BritFNP replied to eternalbride's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA school is VERY tough. I would be surprised if a 3.0 would even be enough with all the qualified

  18. PCP burnout...

    BritFNP replied to RNfaster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's easy to get burnt out in this area. Why wouldn't we be subject to

  19. Drug Rep Hassles

    BritFNP replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The only problem I have had are the ones who finally catch me and want to go in depth about their new study when I am busy. If you want to talk for more than 2 minutes a meeting should be scheduled, a...

  20. Stupid Questions, can someone help?

    BritFNP replied to kuhaines's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You cannot prescribe as a student. In texas, even as a "graduate NP", you cannot Rx. We actually don't even have that status anymore. (Do still have graduate RN). You have to have everything cosigned...

  21. Few questions regarding job availability as a NP

    BritFNP replied to ishotthepilot97's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Except Austin, Tx!

  22. Working after BSN or directly to NP program

    BritFNP replied to guest682402's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've posted this before, but there is a study out there somewhere that I read while I was in my program on the transition from RN to NP. The study showed the transition is actually smoother if you...

  23. change MSN concentration

    BritFNP replied to Azureshunter's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have heard it is not easy to switch program to program. Most grad programs will only accept a certain number of graduate level course/hours. If it is same school, I don't think its too big of an...

  24. Advice Requested PLEASE!!!

    BritFNP replied to 2BFNP29's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Would have to know your state? It's totally doable to work full time during your first year. End of second year, clinical hours are increased with heavy didactic. I went on campus 2-3x (skills labs,...

  25. FNPs, I need your input!

    BritFNP replied to stickit34's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi! I have been a NP for 6 months! RN for 2 years prior to NP school. I always look things up! There are so many different disease processes and medication options, you have to use your resources. I...