Cwoods

Cwoods has 5 years experience.

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1. CCNE Accreditation Comments

   Cwoods replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   Are you in the Clinical NPs for Change fb group Jules?

2. do any NPs wish they did something else

   Cwoods replied to 8-ball's topic in NP

   Another perspective - I am finishing a dual FNP/ACNP program in 90 days...yes I am so stoked... I am a former ICU nurse and, like the other posters, couldn't allow myself the restriction to a PCP office. I also wanted the freedom to work in the ED/U...

3. accurate information on scopes of practice

   Cwoods replied to Confusedstudent7383's topic in NP Students

   Bless your heart. You do too much reading on forums! Get out! Talk to some people. Shadow a nurse first, then a nurse practitioner before you make some crazy wild generalizations. I'm glad you are attempting to get some advice, but, seriously, this i...

4. salary plus billing options

   Cwoods replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in NP

   There are folks out there that do exactly what you described and make a killing doing it. I interviewed one in the ED/UC setting but has negotiated this structure in the CC setting. It's on podcast or here's a link to the episode npmoneyshow.podbean....

5. NP with anosmia

   Cwoods replied to obnurse406's topic in NP

   You will not be able to dx BV from outside the room....but your staff will

6. An amazing CULT-ure: Crossfit...Good or bad?

   Cwoods posted a topic in NP

   As "the experts," NPs are expected to have opinions about all things r/t health. What's your opinion on Crossfit? Would you recommend your patients take part in it? Do you do it? Is it safe? Most Physical Therapists that I know are anti-crossfit. Mo...

7. Everyone is in NP school !

   Cwoods replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

   No, mam, it isn't. @Twozer0, I agree! but you said "with (Insert argument for direct entry programs, probably by some in this thread)

8. Everyone is in NP school !

   Cwoods replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

   Well...since this thread has gone down the toilet, shibaowner really strikes me as the kind of person that doesn't allow their food to touch on their plate. Or NEVER color outside the lines. This, however, is strickly anectodtal, no evidence. haha

9. Online vs Traditional NP school

   Cwoods replied to Retired APRN's topic in NP Students

   If you want an anecdotal argument for the declination of nursing education, have a look at some of the different forums that have actual, certified nurse practitioners. Please, have a look at the spelling and grammar. Please note, I'm not talking ab...

10. Critical Access Hospitals

    Cwoods replied to LetsChill's topic in NP

    First, didn't you have some weird stick figure thing as your picture? What happened to that!? Full disclosure, I'm still in school and I'll start hospitalist clinicals this month; however, I have been a nurse at a CA hospital for my entire carreer.W...

11. Collaborating physician questions!

    Cwoods replied to chiromed0's topic in Advanced

    Just curious, what makes you want to pursue nursing?

12. Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

    Cwoods replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in NP

    In full disclosure, I am still in school in a FNP/ACNP program; however, I thought I might add my 2 cents. I have been able to work full-time. My program is a B&M program. I have taken a couple of online classes, but they were fluff and were not...

13. Happy with your credentials?

    Cwoods replied to Cwoods's topic in NP

    *Update* I wanted to Thank all of you who have responded. It appears as though it would be three additional semesters for me to obtain a DNP. At this point, I am not willing to spend that extra time in school. After considering all of the additional ...

14. Happy with your credentials?

    Cwoods posted a topic in NP

    Almost as if on queue, the professors of my MSN FNP/AG-ACNP program are pushing for DNP. I understand the push for terminal degrees. It looks good on paper, woo hoos, hugs, and high fives. But realistically, it will be *at least* 2 more semesters for...

15. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Cwoods replied to hik9258's topic in NP

    I needed some satire this morning. Well done!