Showing posts with label nurse practitioners. Show all posts
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Monday, February 7, 2011

Mary Michaud, RN, MSN, FNP, Herbalist & Herbal Clinical Instructor, Be-Herbal.com

In my herbal practice I draw from Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western herbalism, and from modern healthcare to help people improve their sense of well-being.

Nutritional practices passed down through the ages lay a solid foundation for health. Using herbs to reawaken the body’s natural healing systems can rebalance, restore, and ease function.

As a healthcare provider I have counseled people on managing disease and improving wellness for more than eighteen years. In my practice I have found that nutrition and herbs can make a significant difference in an individual’s health. I invite you to experience this difference.

I offer private consultations –
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Mary Michaud, RN, MSN, FNP, Herbalist & Herbal Clinical Instructor
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Sunday, February 6, 2011

Most ED patients willing to wait longer to avoid nondoctor care :: Aug. 30, 2010 ... American Medical News

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants account for at least 10% of outpatient visits and increasingly are being used to handle patient care in emergency departments, according to previous research.

But a new survey said 80% of patients expect to see a physician when they come to the ED. Fewer than half would be willing to see an NP or PA for an ankle injury -- they would rather wait two more hours to be cared for by a physician.

The survey of 507 ED patients at three teaching hospitals in Pittsburgh and Dallas found that, even for a minor complaint such as a cold symptom, only 57% would agree to see a nurse practitioner and 53% would see a physician assistant, according to the study in the August American Journal of Bioethics. Patients also preferred to see a fully trained physician compared with a medical resident, but not by as wide a margin as their desire to avoid nonphysicians.

Given their strong preferences for care from physicians, patients deserve greater disclosure about who is providing care and what the level of training is, said study lead author Gregory L. Larkin, MD, professor of emergency medicine at Yale University School of Medicine in Connecticut.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Tribute to a Nurse Practitioner, by E.V. Stankowski RN

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High above the earth and moon
Where Angels dwell on high
There is a place in heaven's home,
A place called Rainbow Sky.

And every year a choir sings
As tribute to your role
The words of songs kept secretly
Upon God's Ancient Scroll.

With every song the Angels sing
A rainbow does appear
Of such magnificent display
It makes the Angels tear.

Then two by two the Angels pen
Each colored stripe to show
The meaning of an NP's role
Foretold so long-ago.

To care for those within your scope
To guide each patient seen
Assess all symptoms known to man
Then gently intervene.

And though your patient load is great
At times, stress does run high
You strive to always do your best
A skill you can't deny.

For in your role you go beyond
What human eyes can see
And in the scope of patient care
You're more than an NP.

This fact, the Angels know quite well
For daily they abide
At every NP's side, and watch
With feelings of great pride.

As in your role you educate,
Your diagnose and treat,
And with great care and loving skill
All nursing goals you meet.

So high above the earth-lit-sky
In honor of your role
A symphony of rainbows dance,
That touches heaven's soul.

© copyrighted 2005 "Angel of Mercy Collection" by E.V. Stankowski RN

About the Author: E.V. Stankowski is a RN of 22 years. She has written the "Angel of Mercy Collection," a series of nursing tributes / nursing poetry designed to commend our nurses for their unique roles. Visit her website for more nursing poetry, nursing degree programs or nursing appreciation gifts at Nursewing.com.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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[edit] Postnominal nursing credential usage

A nurse's postnominal (listed after the name) credentials usually follow his or her name in this order:

  • Highest earned academic degree in or related to nursing (e.g. "MSN")
  • Nursing licensure (e.g. "RN")
  • Nursing certification (e.g. "CCRN")

Generally credentials are listed from most to least permanent. A degree, once earned, cannot, in normal circumstances, be taken away. State licensure is only revoked for serious professional misconduct. Certifications generally must be periodically renewed by examination or the completion of a prescribed number of continuing education units (CEUs).

Nurses may also hold non-nursing credentials including academic degrees. These are usually omitted unless they are related to the nurse's job. For instance, a staff nurse would likely not list an MBA, but a nurse manager might choose to do so.

Nursing credentials are separated from the person's name (and from each other) with commas. There are usually no periods within the credentials. (e.g. "BSN" not "B.S.N.")

[edit] Nursing certifications

In the United States and Canada, many nurses who choose a specialty become certified in that area, signifying that they possess expert knowledge. There are over 200 nursing specialties and subspecialties. Studies from the Institute of Medicine have demonstrated that specialty-certified nurses have higher rates of patient satisfaction, as well as lower rates of work-related errors in patient care.

Registered nurses (RNs) are not required to be certified in a certain specialty by law. For example, it is not necessary to be a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) (a medical surgical nursing certification) to work on a Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) floor, and most MedSurg nurses are not CMSRNs. Certifications do, however, instill professionalism and make the nurse more attractive to prospective and current employers. Certified nurses also sometimes earn a salary differential over their non-certified colleagues.

Some hospitals and other health care facilities are willing to pay a certified nurse extra when he works within his specialty. Also, some hospitals may require certain nurses, such as nursing supervisors or lead nurses, be certified. Certification instills confidence in the nurses. Magnet hospitals advocate certifications.

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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Alphabetical Listing of Nursing and Related Credentials and Certifications

[edit] A

  • AAS - Associate of Applied Science
  • AAN - Associate of Arts in Nursing
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (not intended for postnominal use)
  • ACNP-BC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
  • ACNPC - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
  • ACRN - AIDS Certified Registered Nurse
  • ADLS - Advanced Disaster Life Support
  • ADN - Associate of Science in Nursing|Associate Degree in Nursing
  • ALNC - Advanced Legal Nurse Cosultant
  • ANP-BC - Adult Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
  • AOCN - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
  • AOCNP - Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • AOCNS - Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • APHN-BC - Advanced Public Health Nurse-Board Certified
  • APN - Advanced Practice Nurse
  • ARNP - Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • ASN - Associate of Science in Nursing

[edit] B

  • BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (not intended for postnominal use)
  • BDLS - Basic Disaster Life Support
  • BM - Bachelor of Midwifery
  • BN - Bachelor of Nursing
  • BHSc Nsg - Bachelor Health Science - Nursing Nursing Qualification for RNs in Australia
  • BSN - Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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  • CANP - Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner
  • CATN -P Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing -Provider
  • CATN -I Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing -Instructor
  • CAPA - Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia nurse
  • CARN - Certified Addictions Registered Nurse
  • CBN - Certified Bariatric Nurse
  • CCCN - Certified Continence Care Nurse
  • CCM - Certified Case Manager
  • CCNS - Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • CCRN - Certified Critical Care Nurse
  • CCTC - Certified Clinical Transplant Coordinator
  • CCTN - Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse
  • CTRN - Certified Critical Care Transportation Nurse
  • CDDN - Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse
  • CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator
  • CDMS - Certified Disability Management Specialist
  • CDN - Certified Dialysis Nurse
  • CDONA/LTC - Certified Director of Nursing Administration/Long Term Care
  • CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
  • CETN - Certified Enterostomal Therapy Nurse
  • CFCN - Certified Foot Care Nurse
  • CFN - Certified Forensic Nurse
  • CFNP - Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
  • CFRN - Certified Flight Registered Nurse
  • CGN - Certified Gastroenterology Nurse
  • CGRN - Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse
  • CHN - Certified Hemodyalisis Nurse
  • CHPN - Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse
  • CHRN - Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse
  • CIC - Certified in Infection Control
  • CLNC - Certified Legal Nurse Consultant
  • CMA- Certified Medical Assistant
  • CM - Certified Midwife
  • CMC - Cardiac Medicine Certification
  • CNM- Certified Nurse Midwife
  • CMCN - Certified Managed Care Nurse
  • CMDSC - Certified MDS Coordinator
  • CMSRN - Certified Medical—Surgical Registered Nurse
  • CNA - Certified in Nursing Administration
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CNA-A - Certified Nursing Assistant, Advanced
  • CNE - Certified Nurse Educator
  • CNI - Clinical Nursing Intern
  • CNL - Clinical Nurse Leader
  • CNLCP - Certified Nurse Life Care Planner
  • CNM - Certified Nurse Midwife
  • CNML - Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
  • CNN - Certified in Nephrology Nursing
  • CNNP - Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • CNOR - Certified Nurse, Operating Room
  • CNO - Chief Nursing Officer
  • CNP - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • CNRN - Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
  • CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • CNSN - Certified Nutrition Support Nurse
  • COCN - Certified Ostomy Care Nurse
  • COHN - Certified Occupational Health Nurse
  • COHN/CM - Certified Occupational Health Nurse/Case Manager
  • COHN-S - Certified Occupational Health Nurse—Specialist
  • COHN-S/CM - Certified Occupational Health Nurse—Specialist/Case Manager
  • CORLN - Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
  • CPAN - Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse
  • CPDN - Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse
  • CPEN - Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse
  • CPHQ - Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
  • CPN - Certified Pediatric Nurse
  • CPNA - Certified Pediatric Nurse Associate
  • CPNL - Certified Practical Nurse, Long-term care
  • CPNP - Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
  • CPON - Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
  • CPSN - Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse
  • CRN - Certified Radiologic Nurse
  • CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
  • CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
  • CRNI - Certified Registered Nurse Intravenous
  • CRNL - Certified Registered Nurse, Long-term care
  • CRNO - Certified Registered Nurse in Ophthalmology
  • CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
  • CRRN - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
  • CRRN-A - Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse—Advanced
  • CS - Clinical Specialist
  • CSC - Cardiac Surgery Certification
  • C-SPI - Certified Specialist in Poison Information
  • CT - Certified in Thanatology (dying, death and bereavement)
  • CTN - Certified Transcultural Nurse
  • CTRN - Certified Transport Registered Nurse
  • CTRS- Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist
  • CUA - Certified Urologic Associate
  • CUCNS - Certified Urologic Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • CUNP - Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
  • CURN - Certified Urologic Registered Nurse
  • CVN - Certified Vascular Nurse
  • CWCA - Certified Wound Care Associate
  • CWCN - Certified Wound Care Nurse
  • CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse
  • CWS - Certified Wound Specialist

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[edit] E

[edit] F

  • FAAN - Fellow, American Academy of Nursing
  • FAAPM - Fellow, American Academy of Pain Management
  • FAEN - Fellow, Academy of Emergency Nursing
  • FNC - Family Nurse Clinician
  • FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
  • FPNP - Family Planning Nurse Practitioner
  • FRCN - Fellow, Royal College of Nursing
  • FRCNA - Fellow, Royal College of Nursing, Australia

[edit] G

  • GN - Graduate Nurse (awaiting RN licensure)
  • GNP - Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
  • GPN - General Pediatric Nurse
  • GPN - Graduate Practical Nurse
  • GRN - Graduate Registered Nurse

[edit] H

  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • HNC - Holistic Nurse, Certified

[edit] I

  • IBQH - International Board for Quality in Healthcare
  • IBCLC - International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
  • ICC - Intensive Care Certification
  • INC - Intensive Neonatal Care certification
  • IPN - Immunisation Program Nurse - Queensland Australia specialist qualification / endorsement

[edit] L

  • LCCE - Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
  • LNC - Legal Nurse Consultant
  • LNCC - Legal Nurse Consultant, Certified
  • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
  • LRN - Low Risk Neonatal nursing certification
  • LSN - Licensed School Nurse
  • LTC - Long Term Care (LPN Specific)
  • LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

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[edit] N

  • NCSN - National Certified School Nurse
  • NE-BC - Nurse Executive-Board Certified
  • NEA-BC - Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified
  • NNP - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
  • NPC - Nurse Practitioner, Certified
  • NPP - Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric
  • NZCFN - New Zealand Certified Flight Nurse

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[edit] P

  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (not intended for postnominal use)
  • PCCN - Progressive Care Certified Nurse
  • PCNS- Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
  • PHN - Public Health Nurse
  • PHRN - Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse
  • PMHCNS - Psychiatric Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist
  • PMHNP - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
  • PNP - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

[edit] R

[edit] S

  • SANE-A - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent
  • SANE-P - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Pediatric
  • SEN - State Enrolled Nurse
  • SHN - Sexual and Reproductive Health endorsed RN - Queensland Australia
  • SN - Student Nurse (RN preparation)
  • SPN - Student Nurse (LPN preparation)
  • SRNA - Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist(CRNA preparation)
  • SVN - Student Nurse (LVN preparation)

[edit] T

  • TNCC-I - Trauma Nursing Core Course Instructor (not intended for postnominal use)
  • TNCC-P - Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider (not intended for postnominal use)
  • TNP - Telephone Nursing Practitioner
  • TNS - Trauma Nurse Specialist

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