new_horizons555

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1. Productivity Bonus

   new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP

   Thanks BostonFNP and BlueDevil. That's a good point about capitated patients and I will make sure to ask. I recognize that it takes quite some time to be profitable (i.e., pull in greater revenue for the practice than at the starting point where ther...

2. Productivity Bonus

   new_horizons555 posted a topic in NP

   Are there any particular questions to ask a prospective employer regarding productivity bonus? I'm excited that this is even a possibility as this is the first time it has ever been discussed! Bonus would be offered annually after I can "break even."...

3. NPs and Call

   new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP

   "Honestly, I'm a little Meanypants myself for stupid stuff. Do not wake me up at 2am because you haven't pooped in 2 days. Do not. You will poop your pants when I'm done with you, so there is the upside, I guess." BlueDevil - that made me laugh ou...

4. Medicare wellness visit

   new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP

   Wow, thank you everyone for the detailed information and accompanying references! It appears that there may be some gray area / leeway here for AWV courtesy of CMS. I also didn't realize the regs would be different based on traditional Medicare vs. M...

5. NPs and Call

   new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP

   I'm guessing BlueDevil you likely make a nice salary and may have some higher rank in your practice, and therefore can have those call "rules" in place. If I in the past had come across like that on the phone to patients, my previous employer would h...

6. Medicare wellness visit

   new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in NP

   It was mentioned in passing to me by a private practice. The physician feels it is RN capable work. The particulars related to billing I have no idea about. Obviously the practice would want to get paid by Medicare and would need to comply with the r...

7. Medicare wellness visit

   new_horizons555 posted a topic in NP

   Has any NP's ever heard of the Medicare wellness visit being performed by RN's (non-NP / MD)? This surprised me recently when I heard this.

8. NPs and Call

   new_horizons555 posted a topic in NP

   Request the opinions of any NPs working in primary care who are performing call as part of their duties. Is there any room to negotiate days off or compensation for taking a whole weekend of call plus office hours for the weekend on a rotating basis ...

9. Experienced NP desiring VA job

   new_horizons555 replied to LubbockNP's topic in NP

   It doesn't hurt your chances to apply to more than one position. People move for federal jobs all the time. If you are deemed qualified by demonstrating the specialized experience listed in the position description, HR is legally required to refer yo...

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

    new_horizons555 replied to hik9258's topic in NP

    As a new grad, my full-time take home pay was $1,079 weekly (all from taxes taken out - no benefits deductions). The gross was $1539. Had there been benefits it would have been lower. Subtract normal bills and student loans and the actual amount I "b...

11. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced

    My advise is to be humble but be smart about your decision on where to work because whether for 65 grand or 80 grand or higher, know that you will work your butt off as an NP for any practice - experience or no experience! Once you earn that degree t...

12. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    new_horizons555 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced

    The latest update on my job situation is that when I almost walked away from the offer last week, the physician with the higher salary offer raised his offer to $10,000 more! It was obvious that he wanted to employ me. It's still on the low end for t...

13. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    new_horizons555 posted a topic in Advanced

    Currently receiving offers as a new grad FNP in family practices (wealthy areas and poor areas) for $60,000 to 70,000 salary (non hourly rate) with poor benefits/bonuses in Philly and surrounding suburban areas...includes weekly call and contracts th...

14. NPs with no RN experience: How'd you do?

    new_horizons555 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in NP

    That's great! Congrats!!! It sounds like things are really coming together nicely for your new career. Is your salary / hourly higher now as full-time or equivalent? During the part-time period did you have to pay for your own malpractice and health ...

15. NPs with no RN experience: How'd you do?

    new_horizons555 replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in NP

    Thanks Jeanette for your response! I haven't been offered a position yet (still waiting to hear back on that particular one) so I'm remaining cautious but want to be prepared for future interviews with this doc or other practices. I agree it's a tigh...