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casias12

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  1. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is too cumbersome to read the state regulations and compare them to actual practice. Does anyone from Texas, Maryland or Pennsylvania have any real-world info about

  2. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    @ core0 : I appreciate the information on physician residency and whatnot. That was very informative. What states restrict inpatient care based on acute care certification? Are you a

  3. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And this brings up the OP's original complaint. The AANP is trying to move in and, I think, clean up the process a little bit with more common sense. The ANA/AACN on the other hand, continues to make...

  4. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've never actually seen this issue. In everyday practice, FNP, ANP, and ACNP can all have privileges within the hospitals, guided by the scope of their physician group. It is common practice in most...

  5. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    FUTUREPSYCHNP. I am not going to cut and paste your comments, but you are not correct on a few things. 1) ALL physicians start out as "generalists" after their first year of residency. Once they have...

  6. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Actually, in Florida, you only have to be certified to receive license to practice. If you let your certification lapse after you are licensed, and remain active in Florida, you will remain licensed....

  7. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To address some of the misunderstanding in this discussion, I want to start with physicians. 1) physicians are not able to practice wherever and however. Most physicians, even specialists, are board...

  8. AANP exam from AANP website-similar to actual exam?

    casias12 replied to ehumbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just passed today. I actually scored 76% on the practice exam on the AANP website. See my post above for a summary. Good

  9. Passed Adult AANP Certification Exam

    casias12 replied to casias12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yeah. Pretty random. The problem with these boards is that they focus on stuff you just don't ever see in actual practice. "Just learn it once and move on." That's my policy. I didn't use to have a...

  10. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    casias12 replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would agree that the profession of nurse practitioner is mired in certification disagreement. Much of this is as a result of the ANA and their subsidiary, that ANCC. Education and certification...

  11. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    casias12 replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The answer is money. I am opposite of most in that I just finished an online degree with a well-respected university, and felt like the "quality" was terrible. Adjunct instructors for some of the...

  12. What online NP program did you attend/recommend?

    casias12 replied to %63theend's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just finished University of Cincinnati. The Pro's and Con's are as follows, in my opinion. Online degree pro's (in general). 1) Online is very good for DIY learners. 2) More than enough time for...

  13. Sodium bicarbonate

    casias12 replied to RNbethy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Injectable Sodium bicarbonate use has been a controversy for as long as I have been in nursing. Primarily you give bicarb when acidosis is persistent and difficult to quickly correct by any other...

  14. Advice! Online university of cincinnati!

    casias12 replied to nicurn17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Picking a program at this level is a little different than Undergraduate work. It is assumed, and expected, that you have developed relationships within the field to help you further your profession....

  15. New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    casias12 replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, I guess I just don't know where to begin with your comments. You have been a nurse for many years but don't work as one. You felt if you left your family member, they would die before the...

  16. New grad RN on floor, night shift, am I depressed or am I normal...

    casias12 replied to hakunamatata's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What you are feeling is very normal. It is good to come to a site like this and share that. After 25 years in healthcare (18 as a RN), I can tell you that a lot has changed in the profession. Patients...

  17. University of Cincinnati Online FNP Fall '12

    casias12 replied to Splendid Splinter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am in adult. As it turns out, the criteria is pretty loose, at least in my specialty (although I believe a large portion of my cohort are FNP). It can be any NP, MD, or DO. They don't seem to care,...

  18. New Grad RN - ICU

    casias12 replied to californiarnbsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Teaching hospitals are great. There are so many opportunities, and so many levels of practitioners. It also seems that you have a little more autonomy as you develop within a teaching facility. But...

  19. University of Cincinnati Online FNP Fall '12

    casias12 replied to Splendid Splinter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I have a great time at clinicals. I worked hard for many years to build a reputation with physicians, and working in the cath lab and ICU for many years allowed me quite a bit of autonomy. I do it...

  20. New Grad RN - ICU

    casias12 replied to californiarnbsn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good information. I second the need for a thick skin. After almost 20 years in ICU, I can say that new nurses coming in are more prone to decry aggressive behavior as a punishment. As corporations...

  21. University of Cincinnati Online FNP Fall '12

    casias12 replied to Splendid Splinter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hey guys, I stumbled onto your conversation and thought I would add some insight. I am currently finished with the summer 11 quarter at university of cincinnati and will be beginning fall 12. I finish...