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  1. Certification exams AANP vs. ANCC

    JACKMAC posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello to all NPs who have recently taken certification exams. What should I study? I am just overwhelmed with material. I have done the Fitzgerald CDs which were great. I have also gone through a...

  2. Certification exams AANP vs. ANCC

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

    This thread has been going for a while now. Since original postings, the ANCC has changed the way we can sign our names. I now sign ANP-BC. This information can be found on the ANCC website. Also...

  3. NP Education

    JACKMAC replied to zenman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with the previous post about the education of the nursing instructors but I don't think we need a DNP. Master's preparation is fine. I think there should be less "fluff" - theory, roles,...

  4. PA NP movability

    JACKMAC replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in General Nursing

    Pinoy2.0 are you a nurse or a student? Most FNPs are NOT in the hospital. The previous post is true about some specialties like NICU but don't forget that the NICU is the ONLY place that Neonatal...

  5. Questions for the ANPs out there

    JACKMAC replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You could probably work at planned parenthood as long as you are not required to do any pregnancy related visits. I don't think PP does prenatal care but don't quote me. You could work at an STD...

  6. PA NP movability

    JACKMAC replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in General Nursing

    He also may have meant that a PAs scope of practice is determined by his/her supervising MD whereas a NPs scope is determined by the state board of nursing/medicine (in theory). I see this difference...

  7. Questions for the ANPs out there

    JACKMAC replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would still recommend that you do a Family NP program or a dual ANP/Women's Health so that you will be certified in the areas that you love the most. Are you hesitent to do Family because of the...

  8. Questions for the ANPs out there

    JACKMAC replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You may want to get switch to the FNP route if you are very interested in women's health. ANPs scope of practice does not include prenatal care or pregnant women at all. It makes no sense to me as...

  9. PA NP movability

    JACKMAC replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the FNP and PA are equal in scope of practice and mobility. Both have lots of flexibility. In both cases if you find a physician to work with, you can do whatever he/she needs, within...

  10. PA NP movability

    JACKMAC replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in General Nursing

    I am a recent NP grad and he is actually right depending on your area of concentration. If you chose to be a Family NP, you can work in a wide, wide variety of areas. If you choose a more narrow...

  11. online FNP programs

    JACKMAC replied to ullnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MT-FNP I have to respond to your post about online programs. Just because things have always been done a certain way doesn't mean that it is the best way. I recently finished my Master's in a...

  12. Advice Please: Interview tomorrow for ER NP position

    JACKMAC replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would be very careful about seeing children if you had no content in school and were not tested on children on your certification exam. That means that an ACNP is not certified to see children as I...

  13. is becoming a NP worth it?

    JACKMAC replied to daholetruth's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes it is worth it. Research your area for marketability, FNP is usually the most marketable. Some areas with PA schools use them more. Most NPs do not work in a hospital but more are starting to....

  14. Owning your own practice?

    JACKMAC replied to Critical Care-Bear's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Papadoc, It is interesting to hear your perspective from an urban area, a saturated market. It isn't unrealistic at all in rural areas for NPs to start a practice. Where I live is also saturated...

  15. RN experience required?

    JACKMAC replied to ICRN2008's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree that it is a personal decision but I do have my own opinion. I feel that patient contact is some form is extremely valuable in becoming an NP. Yes, the roles are very different but as a RN,...

  16. Considering dropping NP School

    JACKMAC replied to brownrice's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just want to add that being a nurse does NOT mean that you are "a follower" and not "a leader". Leaders come in all shapes and sizes. I know that nurses feel this way but so many people couldn't...

  17. Future Roles of NP & PA - Question...

    JACKMAC replied to cosmicstarr's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Siri, first decide if you want to be a physician. If you will always regret not going that route then please do it. Look at the sacrifice it takes to be a DO/MD, it is tremendous. I...

  18. Certification exams AANP vs. ANCC

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

    From what I understand, the ANCC certifies nurses in general from RNs to NPs in certain areas, advanced practice or not. The AANP only certifies NPs (ANP or FNP only) and represents NPs only. The...

  19. The wait is on......

    JACKMAC replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, I have heard that some people heard within 5 business days since it is the testing company that sends your results or something like that. But it will be great to know how long it takes you...

  20. The wait is on......

    JACKMAC replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Glad to know that I am not the only one waiting on the ANCC. I sent my COMPLETE application over a month ago and just received a letter that they have received my application, not that I am eligible...

  21. Advanced Health Assessment Course

    JACKMAC replied to tvb2a's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In addition to a physical examination book. I found that the book "Differential Diagnosis of Common Complaints" by Robert H. Seller was one of the most helpful books for me during graduate school (I...

  22. Certification exams AANP vs. ANCC

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

    I am taking the ANP certification. In my state the rules governing us changed in Jan 05 so that we have to be certified BEFORE we can even apply to the board to practice. It has really made it...

  23. Children and career?

    JACKMAC replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would love to job share but don't the first thing about finding someone to job share with. All of my classmates wanted full-time, most of their children were out of the house or in high school. I...

  24. Children and career?

    JACKMAC replied to Jayla's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I might be able to shed some light onto your dilemma. I just finished my Master's Degree in August as a NP. It took me three years because my first week of school, I found out I was pregnant. I had...

  25. NP market?

    JACKMAC replied to Papadoc's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    From my job hunting experience, it seems that Florida is in great need for NPs and since there are so many retirees there, ANPs are more marketable. I don't know about too many FNPs, though. In my...