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  1. Finding the elusive cervix...

    BirkieGirl replied to Ladycards's topic in Advanced Practice

    ask the patient to cough. always works in the

  2. I Inherited A Bully

    BirkieGirl replied to Natkat's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with the above, it sounds like you are going to need to document EVERYTHING. it's a pain but it's necessary. I would also suggest that you meet with HR to find out what suggestions, if any,...

  3. does dual FNP/PMHNP exist?

    BirkieGirl replied to Lanntis's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    a DNP colleague of mine has both certifications- is NOT AANP- and is required to maintain current status of 1000 hours in each certification yearly. she works half time in a primary care practice...

  4. Any CURRENT Maryville online FNP students willing to answer ??

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I am torn between two programs and Maryville online FNP is one. I will be pursuing as a post-graduate certificate, as I already hold a MSN in Nurse Education. The program would be essentially...

  5. does dual FNP/PMHNP exist?

    BirkieGirl replied to Lanntis's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Just keep in mind that for EVERY certification that you hold as a NP, you must also maintain the minimum practice hours SPECIFIC to that population every year (around 1000 hours per year). So if you...

  6. ;( Just got accepted into NP school but I am hep b positive

    BirkieGirl replied to Imsadrightnow's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would guess that it would be similar to acceptance based on HIV status- and I'm pretty sure that is illegal discrimination. You could always consult a nurse attorney hotline and find out for sure so...

  7. Accepted to FNP program but having change of heart

    BirkieGirl replied to phoenixrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too have struggled with the right choice for my future. it's a hard choice. I guess one factor that COULD be considered is whether your facility will hire FNPs for acute care. SOME will. The...

  8. Honest review of EKU PMHNP??

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    well...I HAVEN'T decided yet. I'm applying to multiple programs. I have my MSN now and trying to still make the decision. I have an awesome job offer in an area of big interest to me. I also have been...

  9. ANYBODY here done PMHNP post graduate program at EKU?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    HI all- i'm planning to make application to EKU for the Post-MSN PMHNP certificate program for next summer or next fall. I am looking for ANYBODY here who has gone through the program, as I have some...

  10. Any Graceland post master FNP students here?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be applying to a few programs in the next month, some DNP programs and some post-MSN certificate programs, but all for FNP preparation. I would love opinions of the Graceland post master's...

  11. Olivet Nazarene FNP

    BirkieGirl replied to Mel73's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm looking for anybody in the POST MSN certificate program. I will start in summer and will need to retake my 3P courses too, because the ones I had were not geared for a provider role and were more...

  12. ARNP or Administration?

    BirkieGirl replied to angel549's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would also lean toward the NP position. I work on the administrative side of things, and trust me that we likely never work a true 40 hour week. Yes, that's what the contract is, but we work until...

  13. Would like opinions-DNP vs Post MSN Cert, AND online programs??

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be graduating with my MSN next month! I'm planning on continuing on for my DNP at my local university, however it will be another 3 year commitment and that's a long haul at this point in my...

  14. PhD in nursing education vs NP

    BirkieGirl replied to wayemika's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I am so happy this thread was started. Honestly, you are talking about two completely different paths. To be in a clinical role- NP or CRNA- you have to LOVE the clinical path of nursing and be...

  15. Considering the field

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Addictions

    A turn of events in my life has presented the possibility to enter into administration of a detox wing of an addiction treatment facility. I am curious about the field of detox and specifically, any...

  16. Any great student loans for grad school (FNP)?

    BirkieGirl replied to NurseKrysten's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Or better, yet, take out minimum loans and take a job in a HRSA location after school to get a good portion of them forgiven. That's what many students in my area do, we are both rural and...

  17. Psych NP or Family NP

    BirkieGirl replied to wayemika's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    a DNP will also prepare you to teach, and does not involve as much research as the PhD. There are online DNP-Education programs as

  18. Psych NP or Family NP

    BirkieGirl replied to wayemika's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with all the above. All markets are starting to flood a bit, likely due to the for-profit schools that turn out hundreds of graduates. Also, it seems like 20 years ago when I was a new RN with...

  19. PMHNP work/ life balance

    BirkieGirl replied to julesjameson3333's topic in Advanced Practice

    talk to PsychGuy, he has a SWEEEEEEEET set

  20. No hospitals please

    BirkieGirl replied to SAS2016's topic in General Students

    I agree with HouTX that although there are a LOT of avenues for nurses, it really does make a difference if you get a little bit of acute care experience first. Additionally, working in an acute...

  21. NP Salaries?

    BirkieGirl replied to smalli's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    While I am just finishing up my MSN and (by fault of my own) will have to enter a DNP program to finish NP certification, I am in the Midwest and can chime in as well.FNP- average about 86-96k/year...

  22. I don't know what I'm doing

    BirkieGirl replied to syd12ney's topic in General Students

    very good advice from the above. Nursing doesn't need to feel like a call to ministry for everybody. for some it is a very different experience. hang in there, i'm pretty sure this is NO indication...

  23. I don't know what I'm doing

    BirkieGirl replied to syd12ney's topic in General Students

    I remember having a very similar feeling when I got a PCA job in a local hospital during nursing school. It made me even more scared to complete nursing school!just keep in mind that there are a LOT...

  24. I will be 52 when I begin the Psych NP program. Any others around this age?

    BirkieGirl replied to MiaLyse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Still torn between applying to an online pmhnp program or a local brick & mortar (fnp). There are many attractive features in both programs and although i'm drawn heavily to psych, the psych NPs...

  25. I will be 52 when I begin the Psych NP program. Any others around this age?

    BirkieGirl replied to MiaLyse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll be in my mid--40s when I start NP school and I say if you feel able, then go for it. I've talked with plenty of NPs in various arenas who all say they are so happy in their profession they will...