MissDoodaw

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1. First NP hired into my old ER

   MissDoodaw replied to Mica RN's topic in Advanced

   Hi Mica, That's a pretty big jump from retail to er. My guess is it will be a lot of learning the first two years. I was an ER RN, as an NP back in the same ER after a year or so in clinic. Epocrates and uptodate will be your friends. Check out your ...

2. Np working in surgery

   MissDoodaw posted a topic in NP

   I am curious about working in the surgical field. I am an FNP, and as an RN have no experience in the OR. Are there courses that one can take to become trained in the surgical setting as an FNP? or am I doomed because I will never be able to get my 2...

3. Letter of intent & CV

   MissDoodaw replied to lvICU's topic in NP

   Perfect opportunity to send a letter of intent besides your CV. In your Letter I would let them know what you are looking for in a position and why you are interested in this position, I would also include things like I earned all excellent scores fr...

4. Starting first NP position soon...advice?

   MissDoodaw replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in NP

   Congrats! I would see if you could spend a day or a few days with a radiologist- I was woefully unprepared for reading imaging -luckily the Doc I work with has been working with me on it....but a few days with a radiologist is kind of a dream for me ...

5. Got my latest Advance issue and salary wise........

   MissDoodaw replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in NP

   Also many practices need growth to stay equal with decreasing insurance reimbursement- but as a NP you should still be paid what you are worth. It would be useful to figure out what you bring to the practice but I think very few NP's are in a positio...

6. Job info for Miami and Houston

   MissDoodaw replied to emtneel's topic in NP

   I have lived in both places- Miami and Texas- though a I live few hours from Houston -good job market there, affordable living -I often receive offers from recruiters there looking for NP's. -Miami very affordable living -no state sales tax, home tax...

7. Number of patients per day??

   MissDoodaw replied to max66's topic in NP

   I saw 15-24 pts a day working in specialty -(less when I started 1 an hour then) now I see about 40 (with a scribe in a 10 hour shift working fast track in er) or 15 working in the main er. and working in urgent care walk-in about 26 in 7 hr shift

8. NP or MD, Need some advice.

   MissDoodaw replied to 333344444's topic in NP

   Wow, I am continually challenged by the new things I learn every day being a np. It will never become dull or lack challenge for me and I a surprised to hear others say so. I think the great benefit we have in the becoming a NP vs DR question is tha...

9. Best Pre-FNP RN experience

   MissDoodaw replied to CharmedJ7's topic in NP

   I am a FNP and worked in the ER. This experience was invaluable to me. Not to downplay other units but it gave me info on how pts with conditions present with my own eyes, inpt vs. outpt care, and exposure to a million things I would not have ever se...

10. Got my latest Advance issue and salary wise........

    MissDoodaw replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in NP

    Look for another PT position. This will ensure Advance is correct for your local market. Then once position is attained review with your employer (before accepting new job) that you like work and like the boss, but you have another offer for x$ and a...

11. I don't like my NP program and I am a half way through it

    MissDoodaw replied to olli975's topic in NP

    3 reasons to stay... 1. B+M school may not be any 'better' 2. Leaving in the middle will raise questions with your resume -r u a preson who can't stick with it? Did you not research appropriately before you choose? R U only attending b/c employer pai...

12. PsychNP's- Salary Negotiation Thoughts & Pearls

    MissDoodaw replied to PMHNP2B's topic in NP Students

    Also, talk to your instructors regarding realistic salary, they should be able to guide you for appropriate salary for your position and area.

13. PsychNP's- Salary Negotiation Thoughts & Pearls

    MissDoodaw replied to PMHNP2B's topic in NP Students

    What area of the country is the op in? Will she be expected to write scripts for the other providers? How many hours a week will you be starting out at? Will there be training? bonus?

14. Some Advice Please

    MissDoodaw replied to xos4eva's topic in NP

    Yes. Your job is to accept the position that is the best for you financially and otherwise. You owe company no1 an explanation and notice you will not be accepting the position as soon as you know so someone else can be offered the position. PS make ...

15. New NP job

    MissDoodaw replied to lowrylb's topic in NP

    I work in an urgent care PT and love it, your offer sounds like an ideal setting to me. Where I work, the occasional person who is beyond my care gets sent to the er. The Dr who owns the clinic and I difer as to who this is, but it has not become an ...