dqbanrn

dqbanrn

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  1. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    while i dont think DNP education has quite reached a level of independent practice, I do envision a day where such is possible. I dont see why nursing cant create residencies and fellowships. Its...

  2. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    its not necessary, but it is a title that was earned. If a patient is confused about something, educate them. If you want to be called a physician, go to medical school. As ive said in previous...

  3. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    dqbanrn replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Im a very internet oriented person, so having a large portion of my classes online was a big convenience for me. I advocate for this type of learning, so long as the content does not loose any...

  4. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Im not sure if your angry people want to use the title "doctor" or if your mad about NPs misrepresenting themselves. It is technically 2 different points. wanting to use a title does not equate to...

  5. What is the difference between NP and DNP?

    dqbanrn replied to ajhill00's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Many years ago, when a person said "doctor" in a clinical setting, there was only one person they could possibly be referring to. However, times change. The practice of medicine has become so...

  6. Any Nurse Practitioners work at a Medical Marijuana Referal Clinic?

    dqbanrn replied to DucatiNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know there are about 14 states that allow it, though federal law still prohibits its use. I few days ago there was something in the news about New Jersey allowing its medical use and thats when I...

  7. Any Nurse Practitioners work at a Medical Marijuana Referal Clinic?

    dqbanrn replied to DucatiNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've actually wondered about the legality of Nurse Practitioners prescribing medical marijuana in states that allow its use. Does anyone know about it. Is it handled like any other narcotic (DEA...

  8. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

    dqbanrn replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The requirement is that the nurse have a year of acute care clinical experience. That experience should show the nurse understands hemodynamic monitoring, medication drips and other types of invasive...

  9. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

    dqbanrn replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i am currently studying to become an acute care np. i intend to study anesthesia when i complete this. i chose this route becuase this degree wil basically provide me with a masters degree in the...

  10. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

    dqbanrn replied to UCDSICURN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The requirement for CRNA school is a year of acute care experience. It is up to the school to define what is acceptable experience. That is why some will accept ER experience or other areas besides...

  11. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

    dqbanrn replied to lmz's topic in Patient Medications

    The manufacturer recommends the love handle area because the arteries are deeper there and you are less likely to hit one and cause uncontrolled bleeding. This was told to me by a Lovenox drug rep....

  12. air bubble in syringe

    dqbanrn replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    the bubble in the lovenox syringe is actually a nitrogen bubble not an air

  13. NP to CRNA??!!

    dqbanrn replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hello, i am currently in the admission process of a FNP program. I fully intend to go to CRNA school afterwards. I am choosing this route for several reasons. 1. I want to take classes while i...

  14. med surge staffing ratios

    dqbanrn replied to findingmywayRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We all know there is a nursing shortage and the schools are not graduating enough students to meet the demand. It is likely the ratios will stay high or move higher. At some point, I hope the ANA...

  15. Barry University Students

    dqbanrn replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    ive heard a lot of good things about this school. ive met several people with degrees from there, including one with her MSN, and they all had positive things to say about it. I am very interested...

  16. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

    dqbanrn replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    ARNP stands for advanced registered nurse practitioner. For the most part, you need a masters degree to earn this title @ this time. Their may still be some programs or certifications that grant an...

  17. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs

    dqbanrn replied to glascow's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The drnp is an academic degree, meaning you must do a dissertation at the end of it. The dnp is considered a professional degree, meanin no research project is required. Columbia substitutes a...