MowbrayRN

There are BSN - DNP programs. If you are applying to a DNP you don't need too much experience applying because your first 2 years of the program are usually research based courses. If doing a RN - MSN program you may want to gain experience as an RN first since the program will be jumping into advanced practice courses and clinicals quickly. Also depends on what specialty you want to obtain for the type experience you want. Ex: you may want ICU experience before applying for an acute care NP program.

Hello, I work in a Neuro ICU that has no NP's or PA's working. Only residents. I am curious about the role and skills NP's perform in the environment. Could someone please help educate me on the topic? I appreciate your time greatly, thank you! MowbrayRN

Hello, Being a Canadian that works in Michigan, I am clueless about the difference between writing your NP exam for ANCC or AANP. Both lead to licensure? If so, why have two different boards credentialing and writing exams? Why write one vs the other? I can't seem to find an answer to this on google so hoping to find one here. Thanks a bunch! Respectfully Yours, MowbrayRN

The diff between going right back to NP vs med students is that med school is starting from scratch, from the ground up because they know these students have no medical knowledge. NP education is different in the sense that the educational route is teaching as though you already have solid RN experience (hence why to wait). I am a new grad working in ICU waiting for acceptance into a DNP program to go for adult acute care NP. The reason I chose this route is the first couple years are research classes etc. so I can get comfortable and confident as an RN. I would consider that before going right back for an Adult NP. Just a friendly suggestion :)

I am an RN going for my NP. It doesn't bother me as an RN nor will it bother me as an NP. I don't feel the term implies anything. I feel like a lot of HCP are just letting their ego get in the way, taking away from the main goal we are all working towards , helping patients.

In the Detroit area we use the term mid level provider for both PAs and NPs. You will see this term often in job postings. I don't mind the term, yet many have voiced the fact that they don't like it because it implies we provide only "mid-level" care.

Juan you da man. You always have great responses. Hopefully i find good critical care placements

Hello, I have just finished my application to Wayne State for the BSN-DNP track with an AG-ACNP specialty. Does WSU make you find your own clinical placements? Thank you for your time. Respectfully Yours, MowbrayRN

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mid-level_practitioner I've heard the term used by both PAs and NPs. Thanks for the "helpful" comment...

I will be working in Detroit

Hello, I have recently been hired in the Neuro ICU in Michigan, where the only mid-level providers are PAs. I am interested in going for the ACNP to be a critical care NP. At my father's hospital NPs and PAs have the same tasks, pay, etc. Although at my hospital I find PAs work more critical care and NPs are more primary care. I have also found the NPs do more of the paper work while PAs are in the fields putting lines in etc. Is this a common finding in many hospitals in Michigan? If this is the case, I may consider going for PA. Thank you for your time, I'm grateful for any responses. Respectfully Yours, MowbrayRN

In the CCU at my hospital we tape it to the pt, putting it on a poll leaves to much room for error and variability.

Thank you so much, I am so grateful for the detailed response!

Hello, I was just hired to start working in a Neuro ICU in Michigan starting late August. I was curious if any experienced nurses could explain common medications, diagnosis, and equipment that I should review before starting in a month and a half. I would greatly appreciate it. This is my first RN job and I want to make sure I can head into the orientation with a solid foundational knowledge. Respectfully Yours, MowbrayRN