CSThelen

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1. Pennsylvania Licensure

   CSThelen replied to CSThelen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thanks for your reply. When you say "waiting on prescriptive authority," do you mean waiting for state DEA # for controlled

2. Pennsylvania Licensure

   CSThelen posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Can anyone give me an estimate on (a) how long and (b) what extra steps may be involved in becoming FNP-licensed in Pennsylvania? I am a new FNP living in Maryland, and could reasonably commute to...

3. BSN vs FNP

   CSThelen replied to hpschirrer11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Academically, I found that compared to BSN studies, the material for FNP was more difficult in that it is more in-depth, but on the other hand NP was easier in that it was far more applicable to my...

4. I need some serious advice it would be greatly appreciated

   CSThelen replied to brie_1994's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Put your nose to the grindstone, and STRONGLY consider getting the BSN, not an associate's degree, if that is within your budget & life plan. You need the bachelor's if you are going to apply for...

5. AANP FNP Certification Exam ---urgent HELP needed pleaseeeee

   CSThelen replied to Lilly12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I passed ANCC FNP exam this August, which did have pics and did have multiple multiples. I also had very many family distractions & crises during those weeks of study. The only way I could study...

6. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

   CSThelen replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   What do you think of rates for these categories? Do I have them right? Inpatient RN hourly rate > Outpatient clinic/office RN hourly rate "Per Diem RN" hourly rate > Full Time RN hourly rate New...

7. New to physician's outpatient practice and need help

   CSThelen replied to amayer's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   Dear Newrnltc, I just read your advice, and loved it: realistic, empathetic, and team-building. Thanks for sharing! Pax et bonum, Carol near