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  1. CCNE Accreditation Comments

    Cwoods replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you in the Clinical NPs for Change fb group

  2. do any NPs wish they did something else

    Cwoods replied to 8-ball's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

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

    Cwoods posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  4. accurate information on scopes of practice

    Cwoods replied to Confusedstudent7383's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  5. salary plus billing options

    Cwoods replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  6. NP with anosmia

    Cwoods replied to obnurse406's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

  7. Everyone is in NP school !

    Cwoods replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

  8. Everyone is in NP school !

    Cwoods replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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,...

  9. Online vs Traditional NP school

    Cwoods replied to Retired APRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  10. Critical Access Hospitals

    Cwoods replied to LetsChill's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  11. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

    Cwoods posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've read the salary posts, almost to my dismay. Most of the rock stars are Psyc NPs (cough Jules A cough) followed by distant ACNPs. My question is...WHAT THE HECK ARE THE FNPs DOING?! I've seen a...

  12. Happy with your credentials?

    Cwoods posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  13. Collaborating physician questions!

    Cwoods replied to chiromed0's topic in Advanced Practice

    Just curious, what makes you want to pursue

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

    Cwoods replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  15. Happy with your credentials?

    Cwoods replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

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

    Cwoods replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I needed some satire this morning. Well

  17. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    Cwoods replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks man! I'm going to start an updated thread. It is not online. I go to school every Tuesday. I love it though. I get a real education from practicing NPs. I wouldn't change it. You don't have to...

  18. PA practice authority

    Cwoods replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Prove me

  19. PA practice authority

    Cwoods replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! Dude, you really are fond of PAs huh?! Can you cite your source? And did you know 73.6% of statistics are made up on the spot?! My math may not be correct but some science classes and 2 years of...

  20. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

    Cwoods replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you thought about doing a school that will provide both certs? I am currently doing a dual FNP/ACNP program. They do exist. I am not certain about maintaining both, but having both can't hurt....

  21. If you went to WGU and then on to NP school, where?

    Cwoods replied to dandk1997RN's topic in Western Governors University

    Maybe we should start an updated thread... I graduated from WGU in December of 2015. I interviewed at my current school, which is Southern Adventist University outside of Chattanooga, TN, in May(ish)...

  22. Nurse Practitioner Entrepreneurship

    Cwoods replied to IH0718718's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are you kidding?! The OP isn't dismissive at all. If by dismissive you mean anticipating the elevation of the profession, then yes. OP, I applaud you. In fact, I am seeking the same thing as well. I...

  23. FNP Primary Care, unit to work on???

    Cwoods replied to Passion15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Preach! This is true As far as an example, I don't really have anything specific that "can't be found" in any clinical reference. (Up-to-date is the stuff for FNPs btw) You can find anything you want...

  24. FNP Primary Care, unit to work on???

    Cwoods replied to Passion15's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mrl - I am in school...so take my advice with a grain of salt...but I too was an ICU/ED RN prior to enrolling. I have 5 years experience. From what I have noticed, acute care folks seem to do far...

  25. Helping patients kill themselves

    Cwoods posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Colorado is now the 5th state to adopt a form of physician-assisted suicide. O' wait, I said that the wrong way... "Death with dignity" or "Right to die" What do you think about the law? Will it,...