I agree- If you are set on ER and have a position waiting than do the acute care or ER NP program (I guess only Houston and Loyola). But the FNP is very versatile and perhaps you could do some...
I agree- some of the faculty where I teach are not gaining much respect though- just fear. But I could probably use a little more fear from my students. How do you find that happy medium? For those of...
I am an early 30's nurse educator in a BSN and NP program. I think the biggest problem I have is with the patients on the floor asking me if I am one of the students or the instructor. I have a...
I'm going to take that class too- See you there! I am looking forward to the conference. I went last year and focused on primary care but I see there are alot of acute care sessions as
I understand what you are saying. My situation is unique because I am a university professor and I need the doctorate. I don't think it should be a REQUIREMENT for nurse practitioners or CRNA's....
I only had a couple of years of nursing experience and it made no difference for me. I found a job and learned quickly. You will too. I do think the NP market is somewhat saturated, but as others have...
I cannot speak to the Seattle area since I live in the Midwest, but would be happy to chat about your focal area. I too once chose between acute care and FNP. I ended up with FNP because I live in a...
I am a nurse colposcopist through the ASCCP- with an FNP degree. You don't have to have any particular specialty- I highly recommend their 4 day course- it is
I am new to this forum and I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University as a Nurse Practitioner. The new position statement is declaring that by the year 2015 all NP's will have to have...
I am new to this forum and also an FNP in the ER- new to this area coming from a family practice setting. Are we able to certify in ATLS? Is it hard to find a class that will let us in? I completely...
Hi! I am also new to the forum- I stumbled on the PA forum this week accidentally and was directed here by a fellow APN. I am an FNP working in the ER for the first time (I have been there for 3...