SycamoreGuy

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  1. Should the "Doctor" title really be an issue?

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Overlapping standards not the same standards. But, yes when preforming in the functions that overlap both are held to the same

  2. DNP vs MD

    SycamoreGuy replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Ahhh! Degree creep at its

  3. DNP vs MD

    SycamoreGuy replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The DNP is designed to give clinicians the tools needed to evaluate the most recent research and implement it in their practice. You can argue about whether or not that is worth while but that is...

  4. Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

    SycamoreGuy replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    In the classroom yes, but can you really tell a difference in

  5. Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

    SycamoreGuy replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I don't think a doctorate is going to make providers use EBP any more than a masters level provider. In theory a BSN is better prepared to use EBP than a ASN but have you ever seen a difference in...

  6. is it possible?

    SycamoreGuy replied to freckles23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you have the desire anything is possible. If being an NP is something you want, or even something you think you might want, work hard and you can make A's and B's. Most credible NP programs will...

  7. New NP licensing exam?

    SycamoreGuy replied to lynn236's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are APNs going to be allowed on the board that makes the ABIM exam? If not than this should not be acceptable to the nursing profession. It would be an intrusion on nursing as an independent...

  8. In Support of Independent NP Practice

    SycamoreGuy replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In other words, you aren't saying that you or experienced NPs are incompetent to provide care independently, just that with the regulations in florida you wouldn't want to try to do

  9. Earning potential

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

    This gives me hope that I might, one day, pay off all of my student loans. One day... One

  10. More men than women in ABSN program

    SycamoreGuy posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    After talking to my advisor it looks like there will be more men than women in my accelerated BSN cohort this summer. Has anyone else seen

  11. Pediatric np or psych np

    SycamoreGuy replied to Naphisa03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Psych NPs are definitely needed. The problem is that they are mainly needed outside of big cities. If you are ok with moving, maybe regionally, you will find a job as a Psych NP. I don't see the Psych...

  12. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    SycamoreGuy replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All the schools in my area are still offering the MSN for all NP specialties. They have the DNP as a post-masters option but I haven't seen any BSN-DNP programs

  13. Men In Nursing Issues

    SycamoreGuy replied to adpie28's topic in Men in Nursing

    Do they debate if women should be Doctors on the MD

  14. iPad Mini - A&P?

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

    An ipad can be very useful for in class notes etc. I loved using mine, I did not have to lug around several notebooks, had all my notes in one place, and could easily look up a term if I needed to....

  15. Reactive Attachment Disorder

    SycamoreGuy replied to wish_me_luck's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Very sad story... glad she got the help she

  16. Throwing the computer out the window!!!

    SycamoreGuy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    There is a learning curve with any new technology. It may take time but the kinks will eventually get worked out of charting

  17. He Says/ She says, Who's in Charge?

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

    Sounds like you have an out. If you are concerned about them closing if you leave, give them 2 - 3 weeks notice to find someone else. Tell them your going full time at your PRN job because it works...

  18. Who does Dental anesthesia?

    SycamoreGuy replied to dopemup's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    All I know is that I was out before the syringe was empty and the next thing I remembered was being rolled out to the car (wife was there to drive me home). Not that it makes a difference but it was a...

  19. Who does Dental anesthesia?

    SycamoreGuy replied to dopemup's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When I had my wisdom teeth removed (in an Army hospital) it was only the oral surgeon and a hygienist. The oral surgeon placed the IV and pushed what I am assuming was

  20. Fastest Way to NP

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

    There really is a DC to NP program? Now I've heard everything

  21. Fastest Way to NP

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

    You are pretty much stuck doing at least your RN in person. I think your best bet would be to find an ABSN program that will accept your DC degree. Once you have your RN there are plenty of online NP...

  22. Help me to understand TEAS rank and etc.

    SycamoreGuy replied to Carrie2289's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    It sounds like you are describing your percentile rank. i.e. if 100 people took the test and you are in the 73 percentile, you scored better than 73 of those taking the test. Unless there were a lot...

  23. He Says/ She says, Who's in Charge?

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

    I'd be careful writing the CLEO especially if you live in a small city, they can be incredibly corrupt and might not be pleased with you questioning their officers. (I know this from experience...

  24. New York NP's

    SycamoreGuy replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I actually like the idea of requiring a set number of supervised practice hours and/or years before allowing independent practice. It could be viewed as an informal residency of sorts. I think it...

  25. Micro biology vs A&P difficulty?

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

    I actually thought micro was harder but I did better in it than A&P so go