traumaRUs MSN, APRN

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    Negotiating Salary -- Do it!

    Sorry this didn't work out for
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    In regards to subspecialties

    I apologize in advance but not sure what you are asking? Why there are no neurology NP specialties? Why there are no neurology NP residencies? Or something else? I can tell you though that in my...
  3. Moving to Student NP forum as we all have jobs though they may not be in what we WANT to be in -
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    Sad Boards

    Oh gosh! So very
  5. There are many determining factors when deciding on the NP route and much depends on the individual. We have two very solid plans now. What other options are out
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    CNS clinical rotations

    @madriver - I'm 56 so not young at all!! I knew the NP role was what I wanted all along but I was working at a hospital that had a college of nursing and only offered the CNS and it was 100% employer...
  7. I had a lot of frustration when taking the Adult CNS exam in 2006 too - no study materials, just a llloooonnnngggg list of books I was supposed to read - ugh. So, when I did the Peds CNS test in 2011...
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    AGNP- AANP Exam Failures

    Oh gosh - so sorry for this frustration. Will move this to the student NP forum for better responses.....take care, get some sleep and then attack
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    What is the next step after NP graduation?

    It can be state dependent. However, when they say they want a DEA/NPI number, they realize that as a new grad you won't have it. Many practices will also pay for all of that. My practice paid for...
  10. Sounds like a solid plan to me. Best
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    Car

    Subaru Outback Toyota Highlander I have driven these for the past few years. I currently have a 2014 Outback with 66,000 miles on it - although I don't do home health, I travel a lot and drive in...
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    American student studying in the UK

    Here is the link to IDPFR's requirements for internationally educated nurses:
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    How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

    I'm 56 and going back for a third (yes you read right) post-MSN certificate as an FNP. 62 isn't that old in today's market. The MSN will give you more options to work until you are older because as...
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    esrd lab values

    Phosphorous should be kept between 3.5-5.5 per KDIGO guidelines Calcium isn't just calcium, its corrected calcium that you must consider. Corrected Ca takes into acct the pts
  15. You might want to start with your nurse practice act. Heres the AANA position paper:...
  16. If you haven't practice for X-amt of years, you will probably have to retest. Per the ANCC site, it appears the ANP certification exam "retires" Dec 2015: Adult Nurse Practitioner And here is a list...
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    Coworker tried converting me on my break

    This thread has run its course. Staff has asked to debate the topic, not the
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    Bad check in Florida

    Agree - check with a lawyer who has experience with this type of issue. We wish you
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    Anti-vax nurses? Are you serious?

    Whew - hot topic for sure! Just a quick note - please debate the topic, not the poster. While AN encourages lively debate (and we have some here), we do ask that you all remain respectful.
  20. At this point, the subject has been discussed in length. We wish everyone well on the
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    NNP Outlook

    I live in central IL and the local tertiary hospital's college of nursing started an NNP program a few years ago to grow their own NNPs. its worked out
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    CMEs

    Yes, CME is what you have to use for recertification of an APRN certificate. CNEs or CEUs are for nurses and usually will not count towards your APRN certificate
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    DUI

    That can certainly influence employers. Have moved this to the Nursing Licensure with Criminal History for more
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    CMEs

    CE continuing education CME continuing medical education You need to make sure that your CE is on par with CME. In other words CEUs used for RN credit won't count. The course or class needs to say...
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    (IN)Appropriate Dress

    Back to the OP: have you seen NPs/Docs, etc., dressed inappropriately? Where I live (and I go to five hospitals) I've never seen