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  1. Just saying no to drugs.

    I think you handled it well. When I was in family practice I was constantly giving the talk about why abx were not needed for a virus, even if the patient was in the habit of picking up the phone anytime they had a sniffle and receiving a z-pak from ...
  2. FNP in specialty practices

    I went into a specialty after one year as an FNP. I don't think you would have a hard time transitioning into a specialty and your general experience is actually a huge benefit. The trick is finding a specialist group willing to do a little training ...
  3. What is your inpatient call like?

    I work for a neurosurgery group, so it may be a little different then inpatient/hospitalist. I am on call one night per week and one weekend per month. For the night call I take calls from the neuro floor about inpatients and calls from the answering...
  4. Average hourly rate for NP?

    I just recently changed jobs and actually did not take the best paying job offer because of the attached call/overtime. The job I accepted is full time at $55/hour (plus 6% salary to retirement, CME and other standard benefits). I am really happy wit...
  5. This is absolutely horrible!!!

    Also, don't forget to look at PA jobs. The job I am in currently (orthopedic surgery) was originally listed as a PA position simply because the clinic had not hired an NP before and hadn't considered it. At the initial interview I was not just discus...
  6. Trends in NP practice?

    I think one of the best things to remember is that NP practice can really be whatever you want it to be. I am three years out from my FNP program and the people I graduated with are working in a variety of fields. One is doing clinical research, 3 ar...
  7. Neonatal Stethoscope?

    NICU-tc, Before you go buy a littman (which I agree are the best) double check with your unit that you can use it. Our unit has a stethoscope for each neonate that stays near them at all times. No outside scopes allowed. Just one more way to protect ...
  8. Anyone know of website with nicu-appropriate printed scrub tops?

    I was suprised to read this thread and see that nurses get to wear their own scrubs to a nicu. The couple hospital nicus I have been in provide srubs for nicu nurses so that we always have clean scrubs available and don't bring in germs outside the u...