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  1. What do you sign?

    ndnursepract replied to RunNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my opinion, yes! But I didn't make the rules! And let's face it--I don't know a single lay person that knows what "APRN" even

  2. What do you sign?

    ndnursepract replied to RunNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ANCC says that you use whatever your state dictates for legal documents such as prescriptions and chart notes. For professional endeavors such as speaking engagements, use all your relevant...

  3. PMHCNS vs PMHNP

    ndnursepract posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know the PMHCNS is ultimately being phased out, but what do you see as the difference now between a PMHCNS and a PMHNP? Is there anything within one scope that is not in the

  4. Finding the elusive cervix...

    ndnursepract replied to Ladycards's topic in Advanced Practice

    Try doing the bimanual exam first. If you can manually feel the cervix, you'll have a better idea which direction to direct the

  5. NP school and preceptors

    ndnursepract replied to bellamia1015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    With your position as ADON, do you have some connections with the docs and/or NPs there that you could ask about precepting you? Would be helpful and much less stressful for you getting started in a...

  6. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

    ndnursepract posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, you read that right. Been in same FNP position over a decade, and have had two raises in that time. Presently making $29/hr. Other staff in the facility is underpaid as well I am certain...

  7. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

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

    Perhaps the remote places SHOULD pay more, but they definitely do not. Even RNs/LPNs make quite a bit less here than in the larger cities of the state. Still no excuse for my low wages. And despite...

  8. $29/hr--why am I still in this job!?

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

    Yep, no question. Mostly venting in what I hope is a safe place to do so. I know I need to have asked for a raise a 1000 times over, but then I figure I am so far behind the 8 ball at this point, he...

  9. FNP Student, need opinion on experience

    ndnursepract replied to Cnrsego's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    ICU experience definitely not necessary to practice as an FNP. I worked in both ICU and med-surg prior to becoming an FNP. While I loved working in ICU (and didn't so much love med-surg), the med-surg...

  10. Pmhnp program

    ndnursepract replied to saramay686's topic in Psychiatric

    I am presently attending UND for a post-master's in PMHNP. When I was first thinking about the program, I emailed both the PMHNP track director and the overall director of the nursing graduate...

  11. Reducing Boys' Embarassment

    ndnursepract replied to NurseKatetheGreat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My first few years in practice this made me so nervous. Have to do them in sport physicals from 3rd grade for some schools through seniors. Finally, I figured out just to be as matter of fact about...

  12. Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    ndnursepract replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an FNP and have never heard of any special additional certification for FNPs to treat psychiatric patients, though there certainly could be something I am not aware of. Psych practice is within...

  13. Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    ndnursepract replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an FNP and have never heard of any special additional certification for FNPs to treat psychiatric patients, though there certainly could be something I am not aware of. Psych practice is within...

  14. When is it really too late to send in an application for fnp program?

    ndnursepract replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think my application for PMHNP was due January 15, and I submitted the final documents January 15. Received acceptance notice in April. If the deadline is October 1, I see no reason why you need...

  15. Number of Patients per Day

    ndnursepract replied to LoloFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    14-18 patients a day seems very reasonable for primary care. Some of those will be quick 15 minute visits, including charting, and some will take an hour. 6-8 patients per half day is very

  16. AANP National Conference

    ndnursepract replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree! I went in 2008, and have always wanted to go back; it just hasn't yet worked

  17. Labs for viral vs bacterial infection

    ndnursepract replied to Matt8700's topic in Advanced Practice

    First I look at the WBC--if elevated, almost always bacterial. Then look at differential. If neutrophils high (left shift), bacterial. If lymphocytes high (right shift), viral. Also, if...

  18. DNP

    ndnursepract replied to Palliative Care, DNP's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congratulations!

  19. LTC's are a joke

    ndnursepract replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Seriously? How are the prescribers making money from the pharm companies? I've been prescribing in LTC and clinic for 12 years, and never once has a pharm company given me

  20. Charting on my free time

    ndnursepract replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Advanced Practice

    That's ridiculous. Some charts take 1/2 hour or more to really complete! Especially if you are updating diagnoses, medication lists, etc. To say nothing if you are having to order meds as well. Now...

  21. FNP wanting to specialize

    ndnursepract replied to Newgradnurse14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it really depends on what area of the country you are in. In ND, the vast majority of NPs are FNPs. Yes, there are a few WHNP, NNP, PNP, PMHNP, AGNP, etc, but VERY FEW. By far the majority...

  22. MSN NP or MSN + Post-Grad Certification

    ndnursepract replied to ESnt16's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Get your license, go work in an ER for a year while you're applying for NP school. The RN experience will be invaluable for you and your future plans. Trust me the year will fly by, and you'll be...

  23. UND PMHNP Program

    ndnursepract replied to charlie101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Charlie101, Yes, I am working, but my course is quite light as I am doing the post-master's certificate. I only have 4 credits right now, which is 2 classes. That may change next year when will be...

  24. Clinic RN / Primary Care?

    ndnursepract replied to fetchfelix's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    It will ABSOLUTELY be helpful. I too was a critical care nurse before starting NP school. Had never really spent any time in a clinic. Like someone above said, they are VASTLY different. You will...

  25. UND PMHNP Program

    ndnursepract replied to charlie101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    marigoldey, I have personal as well as professional reasons, but for one thing, my rural area is getting well saturated with FNPs, yet there is a huge need for mental health care. I may not be the...