SycamoreGuy

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  1. What was your GPA when you got accepted?

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

    Keep in mind I did a second degree ABSN program, my Prereq GPA was based on A&P 1 and 2, general chemistry, microbiology, psyc 101, developmental psyc, nutrition, and biostatistics. My science GPA...

  2. What was your GPA when you got accepted?

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

    My first undergrad degree (non nursing) GPA was 2.34. I got into my ABSN program with a 3.68 prerequisite GPA and a 3.4 science GPA. I'm not sure how I got in since my cumulative had to be around 2.5....

  3. Any NP programs that use the medical model?

    SycamoreGuy replied to SummitRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have yet to hear a clear distinction between the nursing model and the medical model. However, if you have some intrensic inclination to the medical model, I too have heard of programs that teach...

  4. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    If there were data that showed NPs were inferior MDs would have no problem keeping NPs from practicing (not that they have a hard time restricting practice now). Opposition to NP practice comes from...

  5. NP training vs PA

    SycamoreGuy replied to Ginger88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Two points: 1. How many direct entry NP programs are online only, I don't think there are many. 2. NP and PA programs are coming from two different perspectives. The NP programs are designed for those...

  6. NP Independent Practice States

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

    In theory states are supposed to recognize the licenses of other states, like drivers licenses. However, states can regulate how you operate your vehicle within their boarders. Of course this isn't...

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

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

    It sounds like you are stuck between the Dr. and daughter. Not a good place to be. I would be seeking other employment. But, short of that you could try to address the issue with the two and say that...

  8. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

    SycamoreGuy replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess that's understandable. Good luck in your

  9. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

    SycamoreGuy replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you saying you did or didn't take the job? "It's not even a consideration" is a little ambiguous. I don't know how much NP experiance you have but 150k is pretty good if you are still a fairly new...

  10. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    Never

  11. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    That's not the point! The point is that it could have just as easily been an MD that missed the Dx as the NP in your case. Empirically it was just as likely to have been MD. Physicians are not gods,as...

  12. Design your best nursing shoes...

    SycamoreGuy replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    You might think I'm crazy but if I could get away with it I would gladly wear by vibram five-finger shoes. If only they came in

  13. Outift for an interview??

    SycamoreGuy replied to Axm611291's topic in Men in Nursing

    After reading this thread that Justin Timberlake song popped into my

  14. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    It is however an interesting comparison. In California paralegals can sit for the bar after so many years of training (or atleast they used to be able to). Why is that not the case in other states?...

  15. In Support of Independent NP Practice

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

    Susie, Your experiance with non-physician providers is completely anecdotal and has nothing to do with NPs ability to work independently within their scope of practice. Since we are sharing...

  16. Which Stethoscope should I get?

    SycamoreGuy replied to A_Rose83's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This is what I use, couldn't be happier. I think I paid around $40 for a new one on amazon. Generally you cant go wrong with a

  17. Petition Obama to remove restrictions on APRN practice!

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

    How many times is this going to be reposted? I know its important but there are almost as many of these thread as there are thread asking if the DNP will be mandatory in

  18. Afghani MD now a PA and NP

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

    If he were an NP OR a PA it would make sense, he would have obviously done a direct entry NP or a PA program. That he apparently has both is what is confusing. I know a few foreign MDs who are having...

  19. Dr Oz's show on antidepressants...your thoughts?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Marshall1's topic in Health, Stress Management

    EmmaZ06 is right on, Im sure Dr. Oz is a great heart surgeon but he seems to want to comment on things beyond his expertise for fame and

  20. Oral Surgeons doing surgery and providing anesthesia

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

    Its kinda funny that the ASA's position statement says that CRNAs should be supervised by Physicians or Dentist, so the Oral Surgeons 2 or 3 months of anesthesia training trumps the CRNAs 24 to 36...

  21. AGNP unemployable?

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

    You might not be able to find a job in the seattle area but if you are willing to move you can get a job with just about any NP

  22. FNP indie practice: Internist supervisor OK?

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

    He may very well have been better than some dermatologists. The point is that it's kinda vague just like saying "experiance in" without any further

  23. Louisiana NP's

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

    You're right, just wish the people(aka the physicians that pushed for this legislature) who are supposed to want the people of Louisiana to have access to health care wouldn't hamstring a large group...

  24. Louisiana NP's

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

    I'm surprised NPs will even work in states like Louisiana. I'm adding to my list of states to never live in. BTW, your link goes to UCSF's outlook web access login

  25. Accelerated BSN prerequisites

    SycamoreGuy replied to JT1111's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can usually do all of your prereqs through a community college. My ABSN program required a stats class that my local community college didn't offer so I had to take it through the university...