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    Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

    zmansc replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think just the fact that there are #21 responses on this post indicates that the profession has an issue. It's not an issue that is high on my list, but it certainly is an issue that as a profession...
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    Nursing Interventions for drug seekers in the ED

    zmansc replied to LiamBear's topic in Emergency

    As mentioned previously, it's not really a big concern if they are going to take the medication, they are trying to get a dose (or more) of the meds, they generally jump to take it. As for the...
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    New to ED

    zmansc replied to Hawaiigirlnomore's topic in Emergency

    I think the subject of "ED nursing" is a bit broad, it can be broken down into different components. There is no real text on how to handle the workflow in the ED, it is unique to each department but...
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    Being both an NP & Chiropractor

    zmansc replied to kansasdc's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, I'm not an NP yet, I'm still on that never ending road to become one..... Here in NM there is no issue with practicing under both licenses, as I said I know of two who are practicing as both DC...
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    References: What to do?

    zmansc replied to BNE103's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    OP - I cannot stress how important having a good, broad network of providers who know you and are willing to be your references, help you find preceptors, and even encourage you to continue while you...
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    Being both an NP & Chiropractor

    zmansc replied to kansasdc's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Kansaskid - Have you done a search on this board? I think there are several threads about folks who have combined the two. Mostly about the schooling aspects, but some also about the combining of...
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    Question BSN To NP

    zmansc replied to spade11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really? That's what you got out of my post? + No one suggested you were or had indicated google was your sole source of information, I certainly did not. I simply said the research to get into this...
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    Question BSN To NP

    zmansc replied to spade11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As you have probably figured out, there are a large number of programs in the various specific NP tracks you are considering. I would think that you might want to consider the +/- of the three types...
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    CEN as a New Grad

    zmansc replied to mterrybsn's topic in Emergency

    New grad is new grad is new grad. I'm sorry to say it, because it seems to be a big surprise to many in this profession, but the more education the profession requires the more difficult it is to find...
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    What's in your pocket - ER Style

    zmansc replied to Frizbeeboy's topic in Emergency

    Pixie - I love seeing your perspective, Every time I read your posts it seems like I get an eye opened into a world I fortunately will never have to see. Thanks for your
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    Nurse practitioner School

    zmansc replied to Kisses_RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The extra year is a good time for you to gain experience, get your finances in order, network with providers in your area, figure out what type of NP you wish to be, assess how this will affect your...
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    Mid-Level Providers Education Reqs

    zmansc replied to wheeliesurfer's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have worked with providers with all kinds of initials after their names, some good, some great, some not so good. Some are slow others are fast. Some are all business and others are more...
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    BSN Textbooks for NP school?

    zmansc replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My patho, pharm, and assessment books are all med school texts, nothing like what I had in my
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    CRNA/FNP/PA

    zmansc replied to NinaAnder1225's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think best career satisfaction is going to be based on which of these careers better meets with your personal desires. There are people who are satisfied with many careers I would despise, and many...
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    A dual degree of FNP & ACPNP smart?

    zmansc replied to mtg0884's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, one for CRNA, one for FNP, and one for RN. For the CNM/FNP, she only had one for both the CNM and FNP and one for the
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    A dual degree of FNP & ACPNP smart?

    zmansc replied to mtg0884's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I decided to look up a few in this situation I knew. It appears that CRNA/NP have three licenses (in my state), where dual NP or FNP/CNM only have
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    A dual degree of FNP & ACPNP smart?

    zmansc replied to mtg0884's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So if it's a dual program, does that mean you have to sit for the boards twice? And maintain two licenses (not including the RN license, so actually 3)? Just
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    Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    zmansc replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From a philosophical standpoint that seems like a nice suggestion, although I'm not sure that would be the best approach if implemented. Based on program rankings that would mean I would have to go to...
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    Panic over Patho!

    zmansc replied to masonmoore0824's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Umberlee, since patho is kinda important I would suggest you make whatever tools you need to make to learn it, and have it stick. There are many websites that you can use to make crosswords and other...
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    Invasive procedures in ED

    zmansc replied to Novo's topic in Emergency

    First you have to check the state SOP for RNs. Then the facilities policies. Finally, the
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    Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    zmansc replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm glad you re-read the post and considered it with an open mind. I guess we will disagree on that point. I am not able to relocate for my education. I'm the step-dad to two teenage boys who want...
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    Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    zmansc replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    futureeastcoastNP, Actually, the OP pointed out several things that indicate the educational environment in this program is poor. A few from the original post include: - They don't have lectures. - It...
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    Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    zmansc replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your posts on this and many other threads would lead one to believe that you do not support online programs, and even though you are planning on applying to them you seem to think they produce...
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    Advice on snagging preceptors

    zmansc replied to Cal-Neva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Each persons plan will be different based on both their own personal relationships with providers, their contacts with providers, introverted vs extroverted, etc. So, be weary of a one size fits all...
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    Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    zmansc replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think that is a fairly harsh interpretation. It sounds to me like, this program does not provide alot of tools to help the students towards obtaining the necessary information needed to become good...