Angie O'Plasty

Angie O'Plasty has 5 years experience and specializes in acute care.

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1. ACNP - working life

   Angie O'Plasty replied to friendlylark's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As far as FNP vs. ACNP for hospice/palliative specifically, I am not sure. Maybe someone in that field could chime

2. ACNP - working life

   Angie O'Plasty replied to friendlylark's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   It really depends on where you work. I am in a hospitalist group and work only days and evenings...we have dedicated night shift APPs (the catch-all term at my hospital for NPs/PAs) so the rest of us...

3. How not to suck!

   Angie O'Plasty replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Agreed 100%. We all need to keep learning continuously as clinicians, even once we are past the novice stage. This includes reading, continuing education activities, seeking mentorship, and learning...

4. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

   Angie O'Plasty replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   That is a gross overgeneralization...there may be a few for whom that is the case, but I don't think it is the majority. Frankly, your comment is insulting and uncalled for and I can't believe I am...

5. Keeping your maiden name

   Angie O'Plasty replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There is really no good solution, is there? Not with the customs we have inherited. I am getting married next year and am still struggling with this. I really dislike the idea of dropping any part...

6. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

   Angie O'Plasty replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   It's a long story. Applied to med school right out of college, didn't get in despite strong GPA, MCAT etc. Was all set to reapply, got to thinking that I might want to have a family someday and in...