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Add URL, Contact Us (Ask a Nurse), NursingMail.com, Linking Policy   Web www.nursinga2z.com Online/Offline Nursing Degrees, LPN-RN, RN-BSN, RN-MSN, and more! Tribute to a Nurse Practitioner, by E.V. Stankowski RN:"High above the earth and moon Where Angels dwell on high There is a place in heaven's home, A place called Rainbow Sky." http://www.inspirationalnursing.com/np ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Patricia Crofts,RN, CPNP, Missouri Pediatric Nurse Practitioner http://www.nursefriendly.com/croft/ ****************************************************** Donna Maheady, Ed.D., ARNP, ExceptionalNurse.com:"A resource network for nurses and nursing students with disabilities. We provide links to disability related organizations, mentors, employment opportunities, financial aid, continuing education, books, equipment, legal issues, research, related articles as well as support and career counseling. 13019 Coastal Circle Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410 Phone number: (561) 627-9872 http://www.nursingentrepreneurs.com/exceptional ****************************************************** Nancy Nelson, MSN, FNP, New York Nurses, Pediatric ****************************************************** Janice, Schroeder, BSN MSN CFNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Wisconsin (WI) Nurses: http://www.nursefriendly.com/schroeder ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Nurse Practitioner News: Sat, April 16, 2005: Canada: Nurse practitioners key to health backlog:"Wait times for health care would be greatly reduced if governments pushed to integrate nursing practitioners as part of the overall medicare system, the Canadian Nurses Association said yesterday. CNA president Lucille Auffrey urged the feds and provinces yesterday to move on plans to bring forward legislation that would recognize licensing and education requirements for NPs." http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/EdmontonSun/News/2005/04/16/999913-sun.html ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Nurses: On Our Own, by Karon White Gibson, Joysmith Catterson, Patricia Skalka, Joy S. Catterson:"Registered Nurses Karon White Gibson and Joy Smith Catterson started one of the nation's first Independent Nurse Practitioner offices in Chicago. The young, idealistic nurses expected to heal bumps and bruises, and ended up dealing with all that ails the human body and soul. The daring move was more controversial than they expected and impacted their lives in many ways. Their courageous, updated story details their adventures running and expanding their entreprenurial opportunities as Registered Professional Nurses." AmericaNurse P.O. Box 7717 Romeoville, IL 60446 kgrntvhealth@mymailstation.com, 815-773-4497 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0595143628/nursefriendly-20/ ****************************************************** What is a Nurse Practitioner?:"A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience, which enables him or her to diagnose and manage most common and many chronic illnesses, either independently or as part of a health care team. A nurse practitioner provides some care previously offered only by physicians and in most states has the ability to prescribe medications. Working in collaboration with a physician, a nurse practitioner provides high-quality, cost-effective and individualized care for the lifespan of patient’s special needs." http://www.acnpweb.org/facts/whatis.shtml ****************************************************** Marilee Aufdenkamp, MS, APRN (Nebraska):"Marilee Aufdenkamp, MS, APRN, Nursing Instructor for Creighton University on the Hastings – Mary Lanning Campus, received her diploma in Nursing in 1985 from Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital's School of Nursing and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1991 from Creighton University School of Nursing. She completed the School of Nursing's family nurse practitioner course work and received her Master of Science Degree in 1999 from Creighton University. She holds a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Marilee is a member of the American Nurses Association and the Nebraska Nurses Association where she served as District I President in 2000." Aufdenka@creighton.edu http://nursing.creighton.edu/hastings/faculty.htm# ****************************************************** Groman Consulting Corporation:"GromanConsulting offers a full spectrum of advisory services for the medical-legal community. Our premier group of medical professionals provides unparalleled expert review and meticulous analytical support critical to building a strong scientific case. Our prime goal is to work collaboratively with our clients in a personalized manner to facilitate mutual understanding of the key issues. We are committed to providing sound, evidence-based scientific advice." Groman Consulting Corporation 311 North Robertson Boulevard Suite 694 Beverly Hills, California 90212 Telephone (310) 339-9338 Email: Info@gromanconsulting.com http://www.gromanconsulting.com/ ****************************************************** Elizabeth A. Paton, RN, MSN, CS, NP- C:"During my tenure as a Clinical Nurse Educator, I aided in the development of a lecture series for nurses who are involved in the care of pediatric patients. The programs that I assisted with were Pediatric Fundamentals, Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Emergencies, and Documentation. Each topic was covered in an eight-hour day." Contact: beth@bethpaton.com http://www.bethpaton.com/ ****************************************************** Greg Stocks CRNA REMT-P ARNP, Stocks & Associates Inc.:"Medical-Legal Consulting, Providing high quality, cost effective Legal Nurse Consulting Services based on 17 years clinical experience including Anesthesiology. Specializing in medical malpractice, product liability, toxic torts, workmans comp and much more. Expert in trauma and pre-hospital care. Academic background along with work in the private sector. Providing Nationwide Services." Greg Stocks CRNA REMT-P ARNP Atlanta, Ga. E-mail GregSto@AOL.com http://members.aol.com/GregSto/ ****************************************************** ****************************************************** American Academy of Nurse Practitioners:"Formed in 1985, the Academy, as the only full service organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties, has steadily expanded services to meet its mission to: * Serve as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and other health care consumers * Promote excellence in practice, education and research * Provide legislative leadership * Advance health policy * Establish health care standards * Advocate for access to quality, cost effective health care" National Administrative Office Association Services P.O. Box 12846 Austin, Tx 78711 Phone: 512-442-4262 Fax: 512-442-6469 E-mail: admin@aanp.org http://www.aanp.org/ ****************************************************** American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP):"Founded in 1993, the American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) is a national non-profit membership organization headquartered in Washington, DC. The ACNP is focused on advocacy and keeping NPs current on legislative, regulatory and clinical practice issues that effect NPs in the rapidly changing health care arena. The College is the only membership directed organization for NPs - meaning the ACNP sets its annual agenda and policies based on the consensus of its members. Also, the ACNP offers the opportunity to join as individuals, and as state and national organization affiliates." American College of Nurse Practitioners 1111 19th Street, NW Suite 404 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-659-2190 * Fax: 202-659-2191 or email acnp@acnpweb.org http://www.acnpweb.org ****************************************************** NP Central:"NP Central is committed to helping nurse practitioners achieve their potential. We provide a myriad of services. Looking for nurse practitioner jobs? The job board contains nurse practitioner jobs across the country." http://www.nurse.net/index.shtml ****************************************************** Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP):"The Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners (VCNP), the statewide professional organization for all nurse practitioners (NPs) licensed in Virginia, and is a council of of the Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) Commission on Professional Practice. The organization of NPs in Virginia began a quarter century ago in the regional or local areas of the state. With the growth in the number of NPs throughout the state, Virginia NPs initially organized to become a Professional Practice Group of the VNA. In 1984, the VCNP became a council of the VNA, and as such has continued to grow in membership and in the services provided to its members. Membership now is over 1,300. Although there are other specialty NP groups, the VCNP offers an advantage for all NPs in Virginia because of its association with the VNA and the American Nurses Association (ANA) with their broad based membership and the resources available through these relationships. Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners PO Box 11086 Richmond, VA 23230 804-565-6360 804-282-0090 fax General and VCNP Membership Information: vcnp@societyhq.com http://www.vcnp.net/ ****************************************************** Nursing Entrepreneurs, Nurse Practitioner Owned Businesses: Advanced Practice Education Associates:"Advanced Practice Education Associates is an educational organization committed to helping nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students advance professionally and educationally through review courses, continuing education programs, books, and other educational offerings." APEA 103 Darwin Circle Lafayette, LA 70508 (800) 899-4502 (337) 981-0509 - Fax Email: questions@apea.com http://www.apea.com ****************************************************** Nurse Practitioner as Entrepreneur, By Carolyn Zaumeyer:"Carolyn Zaumeyer, MSN, ARNP is a graduate of Florida International University and President and Owner of Women's Health Watch, Inc. Over seven years ago Carolyn ventured into independent nursing practice. When planning her new practice, she did a literature review and was unable to locate any resource material to guide the nurse practitioner in developing her practice. While she was putting together her new venture, she was also keeping detailed notes, hoping that eventually she would be able to help other nurse practitioners interested in independent practice. In 1995 she published the book, "The Nurse Practitioner as Entrepreneur: How to Establish and Operate an Independent Practice - a reference and resource manual." This book has enjoyed national sales over the years, and many universities and colleges have utilized it as a text. It is now available for sale at our Website, "The Nurse Practitioner as Entrepreneur". It continues to guide and instruct nurse practitioners on how to establish, organize, and operate an independent nursing practice. Email Carolyn." Women's Health Watch, Inc. 1735 Union Valley Road W. Milford , NJ 07480 973 728-1323, 1-800-776-1519, whwcz@WORLDNET.ATT.NET http://www.independentnp.com/ ****************************************************** Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc.:"Fitzgerald Health Education Associates, Inc. is an NP-owned company dedicated to helping nurse practitioners, advanced practice and ambulatory care nurses achieve certification and to maintain professional competence by providing live continuing education seminars, web and computer based learning courses, audio/video learning modules and books." 85 Flagship Drive North Andover, MA 01845-6154 Voice: 800.927.5380 Fax: 978.794.2455 E-mail: home@fhea.com http://www.fhea.com/home.htm ****************************************************** Kadara Health Enhancement Center:"Kadara Health Enhancement Center opened in January 2002. The main office is in Goldens Bridge, New York, a small hamlet in northern Westchester County (about 40 miles north of New York City). One of the few complementary therapy offices in the country that is managed by a nurse practitioner, Kadara Health Enhancement Center is unique for health and wellness counseling." Goldens Bridge, New York 914-232-8696, wrobinson@kadara.com http://www.kadara.com ****************************************************** Paradise Medical-Legal Consulting:"Only 2 in every 100 working registered nurses are nurse practitioners. You can enter the courtroom with a masters prepared family nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience and a certificate in forensic nursing on your team! Health care services and provider practices are complex. As a result, weaknesses are difficult to identify. Paradise Medical-Legal Consulting provides consulting services to prosecuting and defense attorneys who are preparing medical/health care cases. Prepare strong cases, and don't be caught off guard." Paradise Medical-Legal Consulting PO Box 26079 Honolulu, HI 96825 Phone: 808-284-1113 Toll Free: 888-585-8155 Fax: 808-396-6844 Email: paradisemlc@verizon.net http://www.ParadiseMLC.com ****************************************************** Shirley Medical Clinic, Nina Ravey, RN, MSN, CNS, C-FNP:"Visit Shirley Medical Clinic Express Care - we’re open Monday – Thursday from 8:30am – 5:00 pm When it comes to convenience, no one has an Express Care in this area. And, we’re located within a few minutes drive from wherever you may be -- home, work or play, Monday – Thursday. Shirley Medical Clinic Express Care provides prompt, high-quality medical care in Jennings. Our providers are highly qualified and experienced in urgent care medicine. We provide medical care for colds, sprains, strains, minor suturing, refills, injuries and illnesses that are not life threatening." Nina Ravey, RN, MSN, CNS, C-FNP Shirley Medical Clinic 711 N. Main St. Jennings, LA 70546 337-824-2002 or 2005 Fax: 337-824-2004 http://www.shirleymedical.com/ ****************************************** Charter pilot learns networking herself crucial to making her company take off:"Rosevelt, a 55-year-old semi-retired nurse practitioner, still works part time, taking throat cultures and peering into ears for Kaiser Permanente when she isn't flying. The regular paycheck has made her entrepreneurial foray possible, she said, adding that she doesn't anticipate earning enough income from her service to quit her other job for several more years. Her long-term goal is to have her charter service support her." Rose Air 503-675-ROSE (7673) Page: 503-904-8665 jr@roseair.com http://www.roseair.com/Article.htm ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Master of Science Program:"The ACNP is a Nurse Practitioner who is Master's prepared and focuses on the care of acutely ill patients with multiple complex problems. The ACNP has extensive experience and expertise in assessing and managing acutely ill patients that represent a variety of specialty populations, including critical care, emergency/trauma, cardiovascular, internal medicine, neurology and surgery." School of Nursing, University of California San Francisco School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs 2 Koret Way (Kirkham) #N319X San Francisco, CA 94143-0602 Tel: 415/476-1435 Fax: 415/476-9707 http://nurseweb.ucsf.edu/www/acnpweb2.htm ****************************************************** Defining Nurse Practitioner Scope Of Practice:"Nurse Practitioners have demonstrated the ability to provide care to many underserved groups, such as children, women, migrant workers, the homeless, and the elderly in nontraditional settings, such as schools, work sites, and health departments. Although multiple studies have documented the high quality of care and cost-effectiveness of APNs, these nurses remain an under-utilized resource. 2 Schools of Nursing are investing significant resources for preparation of NPs and NPs are graduating in record numbers. Globally, there are increasing opportunities for nurses with advanced practice skills. It becomes imperative to resolve the scope of practice issues for NPs to gain the needed public support to expand their role to meet much needed primary care services. 3 Yet restrictive practice environments continue to limit their efficient use both nationally and internationally." http://www.ispub.com/ostia/index.php?xmlFilePath=journals/ijanp/vol1n2/scope.xml ****************************************************** Direct Medicare Reimbursement for NPs: http://www.acnpweb.org/medicare/ ****************************************************** What is a Nurse Practitioner? http://www.acnpweb.org/facts/whatis.shtml ****************************************************** Yahoo: Home: Health: Nursing: Nurse Practitioner: http://dir.yahoo.com/health/nursing/nurse_practitioner/index.html ****************************************************** Facilities Employing Nurse Practitioners: University of Utah Student Health Service: http://www.utah.edu/shs/staff/medstaff/np.htm ****************************************************** The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) or Internet Street Address of this page is http://www.nursefriendly.com/nursing/advanced.practice.nurses/nurse.practitioners.htm Send comments and mail to Andrew at: info@nursefriendly.com Last updated by Andrew Lopez, RN on Thursday, March 5, 2008