scubadude

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1. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

   scubadude replied to lvICU's topic in NP

   Does UHG have a slump at the beginning of the year like EMSI?

2. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

   scubadude replied to ohiosam2's topic in NP

   It is entirely inappropriate to be managed by "nurse managers". Just because the same board licenses us in many states does not mean that an RN is qualified to supervise or manage us. The argument of being accountable to the BON does not make manag...

3. Official NP "No Fly" list

   scubadude replied to bsnanat2's topic in NP Students

   While it ultimately up to the student to make their educational decisions. How about specific names of schools that are on these lists for those considering these sub-par schools. Many have no idea that the for-profits have such a bad reputation.

4. Men's Health NP Specialty

   scubadude replied to guest769224's topic in NP Students

   I don't see a specialty such as this happening anytime soon but what do I really know. While much of the stuff is general practice other areas such as TRT and ED do require a much more delicate balancing act with some of the newer treatment modaliti...

5. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

   scubadude replied to DatMurse's topic in Men

   Female patient: Why did you become a male nurse? Me: Because I couldn't afford the surgery to be a female nurse! Yeah, keeping all my parts intact is the best part about being a male nurse!

6. Maryville University Summer 2014

   scubadude replied to Tropical_rn1's topic in NP Students

   I recently started the program and like it as much as one can enjoy theory type classes. The schedule is nice, for the first year it is 8 week classes back to back. One class at a time. Then it looks a little hectic. Advanced patho and pharm toge...

7. Maryville FNP entry class of January 2014

   scubadude replied to naimaluv's topic in NP Students

   Yes, I just found out a couple days ago that I was accepted!!!

8. ATT from Board of Nursing

   scubadude replied to JenRN30's topic in Oklahoma

   Last I knew, it is the boards policy to review the transcripts and send the ok to Parsons within two weeks. Then ATT from Parsons within a day or two.

9. salary -Huntsville, AL.

   scubadude replied to MyTimeNow's topic in General Nursing

   Have you considered talking to other facilities?

10. Boston Launches Flu Shot Tracking! *Tracking Bracelet*

    scubadude replied to Goblin77's topic in COVID

    That's why they should implant the RFID!! (puts back on tinfoil hat)

11. OK salary and cost of living

    scubadude replied to mlok's topic in Oklahoma

    what is the average salary for a new grad? $18-19/hr plus differentials, avg, $3 nights and $3-5 weekends. average cost for a one bedroom apartment per month? $350-650 depending on how nice you want to go. can you recommend a few hospitals in a mode...

12. Anyone work as a Independent Nurse Contractor?

    scubadude replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, you have no idea how much time I spent finding that! It's not very active anymore but is is an amazing resource.

13. Anyone work as a Independent Nurse Contractor?

    scubadude replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    There is a dedicated forum to nurse IC work over at Delphi. Here's the link. http://forums.delphiforums.com/icnurse/messages/?msg=108.1

14. USVI or Puerto Rico?

    scubadude replied to joker523's topic in US Territories

    I almost went to UVI, they seem to have a pretty good program. Plus there was no waiting list as of about three years ago. PR seemed to have a pretty good program too but you need to be fluent in Spanish.

15. Tall scrubs? What about fanny packs?

    scubadude replied to iLOVEbees's topic in Men

    I wear Landau Tall scrubs. Problem is they only come in about three colors. I talked to the local scrub shop and Landau will take special orders, mix and match any of their colors for a 6 piece minimum:w00t: So I have a nice order coming!