SycamoreGuy

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  1. Online BSN-DNP Programs

    SycamoreGuy replied to Ashley Peds RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Any reason why it has to be an entry level DNP program? There are a ton of MSN NP programs in indiana, that are online (so you won't have to pay out of state tuition). You do realize there is no...

  2. Is Mandatory DNP by 2015 a Done Deal?

    SycamoreGuy replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    There are only 3 ways for the DNP to become mandatory, I believe at least two of them have been mentioned. In any case: 1. National credentialing agencies require DNP for certification 2. State BONs...

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

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

    I don't know about that, some of the petitions on the white house's website have got a lot of attention. Most notably the state secession petitions. BTW anyone who signs the petition can link it to FB...

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

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

    I signed it but it looks like you've got a long way to go to get a response. I think you need 20,000

  5. Should Respiratory Care get its own mid-level provider credential?

    SycamoreGuy replied to incrediblehulk2016's topic in General Nursing

    Its not bad per say... If there is a true need for an advanced level of respiratory care then by all means lets get them trained. I'm just not convinced that there is a need that can't be filled by...

  6. Should Respiratory Care get its own mid-level provider credential?

    SycamoreGuy replied to incrediblehulk2016's topic in General Nursing

    FYI: Advanced Practice dental hygienist is a real thing, or atleast in the works. See here:...

  7. Should Respiratory Care get its own mid-level provider credential?

    SycamoreGuy replied to incrediblehulk2016's topic in General Nursing

    I had a foreign MD that couldn't find a residency (had been looking for 2 years) teach my physiology class, talk about

  8. Should Respiratory Care get its own mid-level provider credential?

    SycamoreGuy replied to incrediblehulk2016's topic in General Nursing

    There is a push in some states to offer $10,000 bachelor degrees (non nursing degrees) Some of the suggestion to make these degrees feasible include shortening it to 6 semesters and doing the first...

  9. E. Coli outbreak and symptoms

    SycamoreGuy replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    The incubation period is longer than a few hours. If you get E. coli you aren't going to be writing about

  10. Should Respiratory Care get its own mid-level provider credential?

    SycamoreGuy replied to incrediblehulk2016's topic in General Nursing

    Just what the public needs, another credential in the alphabet soup of health care providers. Heck, even dental hygienist are trying to get there own mid-level (I hate that term). NPs make sense, PAs...

  11. MD versus NP as a primary care provider

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

    What wrong with lumping all NPs, PAs and MDs/DOs into one name, say Primary Care Provider or Health Care Provider. I know the MDs wouldn't like it but it does make

  12. MD versus NP as a primary care provider

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

    From what I have read and experienced I tend to agree that physicians are overqualified for primary care. We definitely need good physicians in internal medicine and all the other specialty areas of...

  13. NP with a beard?!?!

    SycamoreGuy replied to Erclifton85's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think the military is the only profession that frowns on beards anymore. I have even seen cops with

  14. Is a 3.52 GPA too low!?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Digthis1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It all depends on the school, I know of schools that can't fill ABSN

  15. Urine drug test too dilute??!!

    SycamoreGuy replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a hard time believing any company could have a policy of dilute negative = positive. I don't think that would have any weight

  16. NYU Accelerated Program -- Prerequisites

    SycamoreGuy replied to whatsmyname's topic in New York Nursing

    Don't you need 2 semesters of A&P? Sounds like a tough course load but its

  17. Please help me!! How do i get into a ABSN with a low GPA

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

    Look for new programs and programs at less well known schools. Your GPA isn't horrible but its not going to be competitive at the more popular programs. Be prepared to relocate. Also, be prepared to...

  18. CNS-Adult primary care? HELP!

    SycamoreGuy replied to pilgrim192's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    "2. Can an adult CNS run her own clinic (a "womens health clinic")? I know I would need a doctor to oversee the practice in the state of texas." I think it would depend on your state. In Indiana APNs...

  19. Acute Care or FNP?

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

    I'm kinda in the same boat. I am torn between ACNP and FNP. My understanding is that ACNP is more of a hospital setting track with all the ups and downs that come with working in a hospital. While FNP...

  20. ABSN programs

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

    Generally ABSN programs cost as much as the 3 - 4 semesters of tuition for any other undergrad program. So at state schools it will be cheaper and private schools will be

  21. NP vs. CRNA vs. PA

    SycamoreGuy replied to Janice530's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are not interested in the NP I would recommend MD/DO over PA, unless money and time commitment is a big

  22. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    SycamoreGuy replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought this thread was about NPs? Yes, I too would be interested in your

  23. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    SycamoreGuy replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As enjoyable as reading everyone's anecdotal evidence is I think it is important to point out that in every study (that I am aware of anyway) comparing NPs and Physicians there is no significant...

  24. Please share info about Indiana State University LPN-BSN Program?

    SycamoreGuy replied to blessnme's topic in Indiana State University

    ISU doesn't have stellar NCLEX pass rates but they aren't the worst in Indiana and they are improving every

  25. Which areas are hiring?

    SycamoreGuy replied to Sweet charm's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Almost any rural Midwest