debd72

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1. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

   debd72 replied to hik9258's topic in NP

   Nov 28 by resilientnurse What type NP are you? PMHNP Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? Midwest, Urban Are you independent or in a group? Group How many years experience? 2 months What is your before tax paycheck amount? $5600.00 Monthly or ...

2. what area of nursing is 9-5, no w/e and whats the pay like? NY

   debd72 replied to rnintwo's topic in General Nursing

   I would suggest a couple of areas. Psychiatric nursing is many times 8 hour shifts, where i work it is M-F as well. Also, long term care generally works 8 hour shifts as well. Many of them work every other weekend but, there are some that are goin...

3. Ltc rn jobs in kansas

   debd72 replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric

   Thanks! I will look at both of the ones you suggested. I would love John Knox Village but, although I am licensed in Mo, I would rather stay closer to home. So, thank you for your help....I really appreciate it! :)

4. Ltc rn jobs in kansas

   debd72 replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric

   :) Thanks. I figured I would enjoy psych...especially since I couldn't find anything in LTC. But, it isn't at all what I thought it would be like. It's very difficult to feel close to your patients or even really get to know them that well....par...

5. Ltc rn jobs in kansas

   debd72 posted a topic in Geriatric

   I am a new grad that is currently working in a psychiatric ED because I haven't been able to find a job working where I want, in LTC. Does anyone know of any facilities hiring for RN's in or near Olathe, KS? Please help....I really want to find some...

6. Why do many nurses look down on LTC?

   debd72 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric

   I am a new graduate and I agree with you completely! I love LTC and prefer to work in that area. Unfortunately I am not getting any interest from anyone but hospitals right now...ugh! Forget those other people who look down on your career! Taking...

7. Are any of the Kansas City metro hospitals union?

   debd72 replied to 4jen's topic in Missouri

   I know KU MED has a union. Others that I have "heard" have a union are many of the HCA hospitals such as Overland Park Regional and Menorah. Someone mentioned Olathe Medical Center as well but....I honestly have no idea on that one.

8. Expected pay in LTC for Kansas RNs

   debd72 replied to GraceNotes's topic in Geriatric

   I am graduating in December and have great interest in this question. I have been working at KU Hospital for the last year while in school and can say with absolute certainty that I have no intention of working at a hospital once I graduate. I spen...

9. May be moving to Overland Park area in future

   debd72 replied to jenrninmi's topic in Kansas

   I just finished my L&D rotation at KU as a student nurse. If you like to be extraordinarily busy and hae a lot of difficult/challenging births, then this is the place for you. They are very flexible with shifts and if you are willing to work ev...

10. Questions about RN role in LTC

    debd72 replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric

    It does scare me. It bothers me because I know that the residents can't be always getting the proper care. When I say management, I mean charge nurse. Although, I do know that a lot of places have ADON's that only have about 1 year of experience. ...

11. Questions about RN role in LTC

    debd72 replied to debd72's topic in Geriatric

    Wow! Thanks everyone for your answers. I am seriously considering doing both...one prn and the other full time or both part time. Here in KS the LTC system is so low on nurses that many times, the person is hired and only has about 6 months before...

12. Feedback Regarding Our SANE Nursing Program

    debd72 replied to Putts's topic in Forensic

    Wow. Well, you can only do what you can do. If they really want to finish the program, then I guess they are going to have to find some time in their own lives...I mean if I was going to do this, I would do it...take a few days off or something if ...

13. Questions about RN role in LTC

    debd72 posted a topic in Geriatric

    Hi everyone! I have worked in LTC and AL for quite awhile as a CNA but, I will be graduating with my RN in a year and although everyone tells me to work in a hospital...my heart is with the elderly and LTC. I want to be able to actually get to know...

14. Feedback Regarding Our SANE Nursing Program

    debd72 replied to Putts's topic in Forensic

    Have they all been able to even find a clinical experience or do you set it up for them? You could try having the exams be online and available for a two or three day period. Other than that, I have nothing...lol

15. Minimum experience needed?

    debd72 replied to wabashcannon's topic in Forensic

    I am a student but have done a lot of research into this area. You can get your SANE right out of school and/or take the forensic class somewhere...although there are only a few schools that have a program, Kaplan has a class you can take...expensiv...