SycamoreGuy

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  1. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    SycamoreGuy replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know how much of a complement that is since we all know Physicians see nurses as inferior to them (and anyone else who isn't a MD for that

  2. Nurse Dracula overqualified

    SycamoreGuy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Bet he'd be pretty good at blood

  3. Information about US Army Reserve Nurse Corps

    SycamoreGuy replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    I don't know about your command but we double slot people all the time (sometimes triple slot) It doesn't usually become an issue unless you want to come on orders or go to a school, then its just a...

  4. corpsman vs cross train

    SycamoreGuy replied to jls2003's topic in Government, Military

    If it were me I would be a corpsman, with the idea that I would only be a corpsman for as long as it took me to get my BSN. How long will it take you to cross over after you get your BSN? If its a...

  5. a male women's health nurse practitioner

    SycamoreGuy replied to srleslie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I imagine being a midwife and FNP could be pretty lucrative in rural alaska, I'm guessing alaska allows independent practice. I know my wife always tries to find a female Family Practitioner and...

  6. Do all A and P classes need a Bio pre requisite?

    SycamoreGuy replied to EmmKay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have never seen a school that had any prereqs for A&P. I would STRONGLY recommend taking the Lecture and lab components together. Can you be successful taking them separately? Yes, but they...

  7. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks, I appreciate whatever info you can

  8. Help! Can't make up my mind!

    SycamoreGuy replied to mpolen6497's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    University of Southern Indiana has an online PSYCH program, along with ACNP, FNP, and CNS. Requires no campus visits and has reasonable tuition. GRE isn't required. I know that sounds like a...

  9. Np working in surgery

    SycamoreGuy replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I remember reading an article from the UK about created Surgical NPs as a stand alone profession. Probably wont help you but might be worth a

  10. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Based on my graduation date from my absn program it sounds like I would be a CPT for a few months and them bact to 1LT. That's a tough sell. Ill have to think about

  11. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the information! I'm not familiar with amedd. Its my understanding that they have a basic BOLC for all amedd branches and then a second one for your specialty, is that correct? If so would...

  12. Changing NP educational requirement to DNP by 2015?

    SycamoreGuy replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are at least a dozen threads on this exact same topic. So, if you don't like my response do a search and you will likely find hundreds of other responses. DNP can be proposed as the standard...

  13. PMHNP---Help!

    SycamoreGuy replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can imagine that seeing the worst of society would do that to you. My wife is a CO at a county jail so I can sort of see where you are coming

  14. New name for nurses who are men

    SycamoreGuy replied to midlife101's topic in Men in Nursing

    I didn't read through the 6 pages of this thread but here are my 2 cents: We don't need a new name for "male nurses" we need more NURSES who are MALES! It is utterly ridiculous to think we need a...

  15. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With zenman its likely somewhere out of the country.

  16. PMHNP---Help!

    SycamoreGuy replied to mtsteelhorse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What is it about being a PMHNP outside of a Jail or prison that scares you? I don't think you will be in any kind of danger, especially if your working in a practice with multiple providers. At least...

  17. Army Branch Transfer to ANC

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Government, Military

    Wow, I am a little surprised no one has any information on this so far. I guess I'll post what I find out, when I find

  18. Changing NP Scope of Practice

    SycamoreGuy replied to zoidberg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is dependent on the state. Generally a bill would have to be introduced into the legislature and approved for a change to occur. The BON or any lobbying group (including the AMA) can lobby (AKA...

  19. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for all your responses! I think I am going to go the PMHNP route unless for some unforeseen reason I can't get into my program I guess I can use LCSW as a backup

  20. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    According to the school the reason for creating the program is to fulfill the need for LCSWs in rural areas of Indiana. I have no insight into how genuine that statement is but it is a state school so...

  21. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, thanks for your replies. I haven't started any actual nursing classes so I am really not sure how much I will enjoy nursing. I know my end goal in nursing would be some form of advanced...

  22. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    SycamoreGuy replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    My opinion is completely objective but yes. On the other hand if your comfortable in it and it works who cares what you look like. It's not unprofessional or

  23. More frustration as an MD or an NP?

    SycamoreGuy replied to sapphire18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One aspect to think about is $$$. Do you want to spend more now and make more later? Or, do you want to spend less now and make not quite as much sooner. You can do an online ACNP in 2-3 years and...

  24. I am not trying to repeat a topic. But your input is appreciated.

    SycamoreGuy replied to prepcub's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm obviously not harmonizer but I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. It seems there is a fine line between increasing knowledge (in theory, I know some question the value of the DNP) and not making it...

  25. Do male nurses wear scrub jackets???

    SycamoreGuy replied to Nolander's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've only seen it once and it looked way wrong (IMHO of course) I see a lot of nurses both male and female wearing fleece northface