I have been a locum NP in AZ, NM and CA. My assignments have been one after another. I have my NP license in Florida and I want to stay here. There is a healthcare clinic on every corner. The locum companies tell me that it is tough to find locum job...
Can anyone share their experiences and thoughts about being a FNP contractor with Indian Health Services? I am presently on an assignment and I would appreciative your input.
pocovan replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced
I work as a FNP contractor and I enjoy the travel aspect. I go to areas that I may not have ever visited on my own. My kids are grown and my husband works remotely so he is able to travel with me. Things to consider: 1. We do not own a house and liv...
This is an older post, but I am wondering about this same topic. I am a FNP-C and would like to get my DNP just for my own personal goal. I would like an accelerated program that is from a bricks and mortar university. If anyone has a variety of opti...
I am always impressed with clinicians that ask questions rather than fearing what others think of them. You are very wise and I am sure an excellent clinician. I appreciate the tips as well.
I have whittled down my FNP Onljne Program choices to Indiana State and Purdue Calumet. My only draw back with Purdue Cal is they only do full time if you begin in the Fall Semester, and I would be starting in the Spring. I would really like to go fu...
Does anyone have any information or tips on going to FNP grad school online with Indiana State University? Please share your good and bad experiences with me. Thank you! PocoVan
pocovan replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health
I've been working full time and my day usually started around 8 AM. With faxing, travel to, from and in between clients, chart work (paper) and at home processing of admits for the next day, my days ran about 12 hours at least. I've done this full ti...
pocovan replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health
Five SOC and 7 regular visits in one day? That makes me tired just thinking about it! That is too much work for 2 nurses! I think we should send the administrators out one day to do our job. I would also like to organize their schedule so they are sp...
pocovan replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health
I would rather be hourly than pay for visit. We are pay for visit and they have this complicated formula they use that never works out in our favor. I also prefer to spend more time with my patients and not drop in like a UPS man in a big fat hurry. ...