Joan Z

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1. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

   Joan Z replied to jlcole45's topic in NP

   Suckasaurus, funny... I agree that chronic pain is a terrible thing to manage, especially frustrating since you can't SEE anything. And I admire anyone who can treat this and remain compassionate! My concern other than being worn out--since this is n...

2. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

   Joan Z replied to jlcole45's topic in NP

   But, some pts ARE draining and will suck as much out of you as they can get--it is essential to set limits! We have a few such pts and what the group has taken to doing is seeing so many visits and then saying "and next time I want you to see X so we...

3. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

   Joan Z replied to jlcole45's topic in NP

   I practice in Michigan. I have never figured out why some pts prefer certain providers--I know when I see some folks who usually see the physician they are disappointed when they see me (or the other NP). I'll try to have the MD stick his head in the...

4. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

   Joan Z replied to jlcole45's topic in NP

   I am extremely happy to have made the transition to NP. At one point I remarked that it was so great, I'd do it for free... well, no, I couldn't really unless I had some income from elsewhere. After a lot of number crunching I went from salary to bei...

5. Hi everyone i'm new and have a ques. about assoc. in RN to NP. Please help.

   Joan Z replied to want to do good 86's topic in NP

   You're not automatically a NP if you complete a MSN program (or even a DNP)--you have to pass a certification exam and then get licensure in the state you're planning to practice in. It sounds more complicated than it is--plus while you're in the pr...

6. job opportunities

   Joan Z replied to johnson0424's topic in NP

   It is scary in this economy to not have a job or to leave a job which isn't right--that's not to say you shouldn't try different jobs. If (like Nursesabeti) you know what you want, then you should focus there. However, if you're thinking IM/hospitali...

7. Online program recommendations

   Joan Z replied to bhstarz's topic in NP

   Given that I did not want to move away from my three young children and husband, nor did I have the ability to support us if he quit his job to move us all to a brick/mortar institution town, I did not have any choice if I wanted to advance my educat...

8. Still no job for me...

   Joan Z replied to christvs's topic in NP

   Hi Chris Sorry about your life upheavals, I was hoping you'd post to say you'd found another job... but it will happen, some day! I don't know if you are interested in moving to Michigan but here are the Michigan Council of NP job postings: http://ww...

9. Fantasy World -Education vs Fighting

   Joan Z replied to CraigB-RN's topic in NP

   A couple of comments-- being in a major university town, I disagree that "doctor means physician"--where I am it is just as likely to mean "Professor". Many of my pts--who have PhDs--wish to be referred to as "Doctor" and they are very much entitled ...

10. I'm too old if my ultimate goal is to be a NP?

    Joan Z replied to greenland's topic in NP

    I had more years of beside nursing (not as much as some on this forum, think there was a posting about this recently). I don't think it will matter. Good luck.

11. I'm too old if my ultimate goal is to be a NP?

    Joan Z replied to greenland's topic in NP

    I can't speak to the lack of experience, but as to age would have been very happy to have started as an NP at the age of only 47. I had no problem finding a job as an entry-level NP. I believe your skills will speak louder than any number of calendar...

12. ER mid-levels - how to get along with MDs.....

    Joan Z replied to traumaRUs's topic in NP

    Hmm, I have lived in IL and saw several NPs there (where I first learned about them) and they were fairly autonomous so must be some mini-Twilight Zone you stepped into... So, you worked with the medical director before and had a good relationship, h...

13. ER mid-levels - how to get along with MDs.....

    Joan Z replied to traumaRUs's topic in NP

    No wonder the "midlevels" didn't work out... What is the advantage to having someone else doing the procedures if they need to be there anyway? How much autonomy do NPs have in your state? Is the hospital not aware of what you could legally do on you...

14. Fantasy World -Education vs Fighting

    Joan Z replied to CraigB-RN's topic in NP

    I have a PhD (in chemistry) and the joke among some of my RN coworkers was to call me 'doctor Joan'. I do see pts who refer to me as "the doctor" and I will always correct that. As for the serious part of your post... yeah, that'd be great, wouldn't ...

15. 2 potential jobs!!!

    Joan Z replied to emtneel's topic in NP

    Have you worked nights before? I know some people are great with them, some get sick. I learned it was really different to have to be up all night and work (as an RN) as opposed to hanging out with friends or lying on the couch reading. If you can bu...