BirkieGirl

ask the patient to cough. always works in the ER.

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, they have for dealing with the whole situation- for ...

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 (owned by my employer) and half time in an outpatient ...

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 the same as any FNP student there, I would just be...

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 are a FNP AND a PMHNP, you must see 1000 hours wort...

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 you know what's legal. I think what another post...

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 hospital that I work at hires FNP grads for their ED, CCU...

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 accepted into 2 of the 4 programs I've applied to...

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 questions about it! I would appreciate any help.

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 certificate program- specifically how much TIME did yo...

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 of a general overview. I'm wondering how they work...

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 the work is done. We are also responsible for kicki...

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 life. I['m in my mid-40s and really would like to ge...

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 prepared to be with/around patients for the career. In t...

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 administrators or management level professionals w...

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 underserved. There are dozens of jobs in the area that go unc...

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 well.

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 my BSN, one could really climb into great jobs wi...

talk to PsychGuy, he has a SWEEEEEEEET set up!!

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 setting can give you some exposure to those non-traditi...

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 fresh out of school. Most work in family practice br...

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 that you aren't cut out for the profession. good luc...

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 of avenues for nurses to travel down other than hos...

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 in my area that I've spoken to all state that this ...

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 work well into their late 60s and 70s. I'm hoping t...