IBSavn

IBSavn

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  1. Autonomy + Skills + Satisfaction

    IBSavn posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I would like to know what kind of NP you are, where you work, what procedures you do, and your job

  2. Autonomy + Skills + Satisfaction

    IBSavn replied to IBSavn's topic in Advanced Practice

    I currently work as a intensivist NP in a MICU/NSICU. Our unit is 12 patients. I take 8, the physician takes 4--usually the most sick of the units. I am credentialed to insert central lines;...

  3. Adult/Gero NP, Acute Care- recommended schools?

    IBSavn replied to luckycat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Georgetown University. Best decision ever. Hybrid program. Online course work, online live classes, then lab/Sim on campus once a

  4. NP Locum/travel pay

    IBSavn replied to JakeNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What do you specialize in to make

  5. UMMC Weigh In

    IBSavn posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a AGACNP student in my final semester of school. I am looking at applying to jobs soon, and the University of Maryland Medical Center is somewhere that I am interested in working. From what I...

  6. Anyone attending Kaplan or Walden University?

    IBSavn replied to tadahh99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You hit the nail on the head. Institutions like this give nurse practitioners a bad reputation. This is why we can't get respect and recognition from our healthcare provider peers. Your statements...

  7. FNP vs ACNP

    IBSavn replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will weigh in on this conversation... I am currently in the AGACNP program at Georgetown University. From everything I've been told by professor's and peers this is what I've concluded. FNPs...

  8. Any NP's working as Hospitalist?

    IBSavn replied to kathrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have worked in a facility that utilized NPs. Both as hospitalist and in specialties. First off, I hope you are ready for the long haul. It takes any facility or group of physicians a long time to...

  9. Dual degree FNP/ AG-ACNP

    IBSavn replied to heather in ohio's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really thought about doing a dual program. I also entertained the programs at Vanderbilt and South Alabama. When I talked to other NPs, they told me that they didn't feel it was necessary to do...

  10. Anyone attending Kaplan or Walden University?

    IBSavn replied to tadahh99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know that I'm going to catch a bunch of crap for this, but I'm going to voice my opinion anyway. There are no standards for schools such as Kaplan and Walden. These schools take anyone who...

  11. FNP seeking acute care / hospital training and job

    IBSavn replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I only know for sure about MD because i was looking to move there. I know you can contact each states BON and they will inform you about requirementa. Keep in mind that the NCSBN is working on...

  12. Certs after graduating with FNP

    IBSavn replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Go to the ANCC website. They provide a lot of certifications for RNs. Additionally, they list all of the certifications you can get as a NP. Such as Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Each certification...

  13. FNP seeking acute care / hospital training and job

    IBSavn replied to ExpensiveBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it really depends on where you are looking to practice. I live in VA and FNP/ANP/ACNPs all work in the hospital setting, however, ACNPs are given preference. Most hospitals are like this, they...