Chen808

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1. New nurse practitioner

   Chen808 replied to ulvikap's topic in NP

   If you only wish to work in a hospice setting then you need to network with those who work in that environment. You can volunteer or even take an RN position for a bit so that you can get your foot in the door. I agree with many of the posts that r...

2. Ever refuse a follow-up?

   Chen808 posted a topic in NP

   Looking of input/thoughts.. has anyone ever had an interaction with a patient or spouse of a patient where you did not feel you could see them again? I had one this week where the spouse was rude and hateful. I understand the frustration they have g...

3. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   Chen808 replied to RockMay's topic in NP

   I have made it a practice to meet with the student prior to accepting them to precept. I discuss what I expect and give them a scenario or two and have them walk me through their process step by step. I think if they possess the basic understanding...

4. Why preceptors don't precept

   Chen808 replied to sauce's topic in NP

   I use to precept all the time, but over the years I found that I was burning out on the process. Over time I developed my own personal rules on who and when I precept. I will not accept any students from Walden, Chamberlain or Kaplan as I have had ...

5. New Grad - First Job

   Chen808 replied to LoloFNP's topic in NP

   I have friends who are fortunate to have scribes help with charting - mostly in the ED. They are a time saver, but remember you are responsible to sign off on everything they write and you may still need to place additional notes in the chart. When ...

6. FNP in ER

   Chen808 replied to Lovescience's topic in NP

   Many FNPs work the EDs in my city and not just the fast track. Granted the more acute patient are managed by the physicians but that is still a small percentage of the overall ED population.

7. NP school reputation

   Chen808 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   I think you misunderstood what I was stating. My point was directed more towards the attitude that some NPs believed this school or that school made more qualified practitioners. The school only plays a small part in the type of provider one become...

8. NP school reputation

   Chen808 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   Where you went to school may matter in certain situations. If you live in a town with a large university that pumps out 100 NP students a semester that all providers/employers are familiar with vs an online program no one has heard of. However, so m...

9. FNP in the Main ED

   Chen808 replied to matthewandrew's topic in NP

   FNPs here work ED, Hospitalist and anywhere else needed. ACNPs are more limited and harder for them to find positions here.