SycamoreGuy

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  1. FNP indie practice: Internist supervisor OK?

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

    That "experience in" line seems pretty vague. I wonder if a family practice rotation in med school counts as "experience." Reminds me of a Physician my wife was referred to for a derm problem. She...

  2. Is ANP( completed MSN) Cert necessary to get into a PM in Psych program

    SycamoreGuy replied to mona b RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thats actually a pretty good idea, I am picturing something similar to podiatrist's training. Doubt it ever happens

  3. FNP indie practice: Internist supervisor OK?

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

    It really does depend on the state. In my state you only need a collaborating MD/DO for prescriptive authority, you can practice to the full extent of your training (with the exception of writing...

  4. Enucleation. Ever have a patient pull an eye out?

    SycamoreGuy replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Once knew a psyc patient who was blind because he tried to scratch his own eyes out. Happened before I knew him

  5. Is it possible to become ACNP after FNP?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Generally, somewhere in the neighborhood of 16 to 20 credit

  6. Is it possible to become ACNP after FNP?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Born_2BRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hate to derail the thread but I am ROTFL at the misspelling of the word possible in the title of this

  7. Oral Surgeons doing surgery and providing anesthesia

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

    In theory it would be the same price, but we all know that theory and practice aren't always the same

  8. Oral Surgeons doing surgery and providing anesthesia

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

    This is truly trigic. on the other hand... How much will it cost to remove your wisdom teeth if a CRNA or Anesthesiologist is

  9. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    SycamoreGuy replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks, can't believe I forgot

  10. NP in the ICU

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

    I would check the websites. I've looked at my local hospitals and for the most part they don't specify FNP or ACNP. However, unless you have a lot of ICU experience as an RN they would probably hire...

  11. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    SycamoreGuy replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have yet to have anyone explain to me the difference between sitting in a crowded, stadium style room, barely being able to hear what's going on and sitting comfortably in my computer chair, where I...

  12. Needing help! Trying to find a second degree rn to np program

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

    I think most of those programs are designed for people without RN licensure. You need to find an RN to MSN program that doesn't require a BSN. Even though it doesn't make sense many entry level MSN...

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

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think they should be proud to use the title Physician or

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

    SycamoreGuy replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You are talking apples and oranges. An engineer is never going to provide medical treatment or give a medical opinion to anyone (unless they have further training, like yourself) if they did that...

  15. I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    SycamoreGuy replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Midwest seems to have a lot of ADNs. Even so most hospital are pushing for their RNs to get their BSNs or look for other

  16. 2015 DNP Requirement for APNs

    SycamoreGuy replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a feeling NP education will end up like RN education. Many organizations recommend BSN as entry to practice yet there are still ADN and even diploma programs. I'm willing to bet there will...

  17. ACNP vs FNP --Help please!

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

    Depending on your program it is generally 16 - 18 credit hours to pick up a post masters in a different

  18. Overcoming State Hurdles to Independent NP Practice

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

    We've got the numbers to get independent practice, all we need to do is be willing to fight for

  19. Getting a job in the ER.

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

    I read a really good article about this very subject, wish I could give you the link. Basically it boils down to either working in the ER as an RN and having an in with your hospital, or starting out...

  20. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner?

    SycamoreGuy replied to ShelbyLambert's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Since you're only 18 I'd imagine your first step would be getting your BSN. I don't say that to be mean, its going to take you at least 3-4 years to do that. Then you are probably going to have to...

  21. RN in a Vet's office

    SycamoreGuy replied to alrighThen's topic in Nursing Career

    If this were true and I were a Vet Tech I would be fit to be tied. I cant imagine a Vet's office being able to afford a salary any self-respecting RN would work for. Any chance they were registered...

  22. Nursing program under warning

    SycamoreGuy replied to cheriealexa8's topic in General Nursing

    You should probably look at their NCLEX pass rates for the past few years and see if it is a trend or a one time problem. If they are at all interested in saving their program they are probably...

  23. I feel as if I'm in the Twilight Zone....

    SycamoreGuy replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I saw it too. Looks like it is fixed

  24. This is a petition to the White House created by a NP

    SycamoreGuy replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Federal law trumps state law. The President can't do much by himself but he could be very instrumental in working with congress to pass a national practice rights act. The HHS might also be able to do...

  25. Is Mandatory DNP by 2015 a Done Deal?

    SycamoreGuy replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I suppose that's true, but it seems more unlikely than the other three. OTOH I gave up predicting the future a long time