razorman

razorman specializes in Critical Care/Flights/Family Practice.

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1. How to stand out

   razorman replied to T14WFLY's topic in Flight

   My advice would be to ask a few HR managers or Nurse managers of various reputable flight companies. OmniCare, EagleMed, PHI, etc are all nationally recognized leaders in the industry. Shoot an email to a few Chiefs and ask what they're looking for...

2. Want to do Flight, but, well, I cannot stop eating CRAP!

   razorman replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Flight

   It's a hard thing. I'm a foodie and a Flight Nurse and the two don't go together well. An important first step is to get all the junk out of the house and don't let it back in. That being done, when you have a Jonesing for something bad, it just ...

3. Best online fnp programs

   razorman replied to luvnursing77's topic in NP Students

   Graceland University (Lamoni, IA) has a great online program. You'll go to campus 2-3 times depending on if you prefer to defend your research by webcam or in person (most people do webcam). The staff is supportive. The program is very informative...

4. Is 6 month new hire probationary period excessive?

   razorman replied to SandBetweenMyToes's topic in NP

   What's included in the 6mo probationary period? Different pay scale? Right to severe the relationship? Different responsibilities? What's included, to me, determines whether or not it's excessive. In California new NP's can't prescribe until th...

5. Antipsychotics and Pregnancy

   razorman posted a topic in NP

   I'm being faced with a challenge here and I'm hoping for some advice. I have a young lady in my practice who is pregnant. She's hypothyroid (treated and controlled) and undoubtedly has a mood disorder. Her attitude makes her one of the more challen...

6. combivent for a 12 year old

   razorman replied to pedspnp's topic in NP

   He's only on albuterol nebs and has a Xopenex HFA. I'm really contemplating a Munchausens(sp?) by proxy issue w/ mom the more I think about it. She is just SO reluctant to do anything.

7. combivent for a 12 year old

   razorman replied to pedspnp's topic in NP

   I just put an 11 year old on Combivent. I chose it to help dry up some of his secretions. This boy has been a challenge for me constantly. He's missed a ton of school due to his asthma exacerbations. Mom is less than an ideal caregiver what with...

8. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

   razorman replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight

   Yep, your math is about right. Yep, it works for me just fine. Lets put it into perspective a bit. Over the past two years, I was able to have enough downtime at work to get my Masters in Nursing and then a post-grad FNP (company paid for). I've also...

9. What do I do to become a flight nurse

   razorman replied to spat26's topic in Flight

   Amen on the economy.

10. What do I do to become a flight nurse

    razorman replied to spat26's topic in Flight

    Some companies pay well, some don't. Metro services pay less than rural providers because the rural providers have to entice people to move to the sticks somehow. As a rule, most pre-hospital emergency services jobs pay poorly. In a lot of cases it...

11. How Much Do You Make As a Flight Nurse?

    razorman replied to MrsRitchie's topic in Flight

    I'm in Northern California and do fairly well as a Flight Nurse. We get paid $500 per 24-hour shift. Some days we're busy, some days we're not. We also provide a $50/shift bonus if you're simultaneously working at an ER because it shows your interest...

12. NP Licensing in California

    razorman replied to razorman's topic in NP

    I was afraid it was going to be that kind of time period. I've tried calling the board a few times but get busy signals. I've tried email them as well but can't get a response. Their website is pretty decent but there's no information about turn-a...

13. NP Licensing in California

    razorman posted a topic in NP

    Has anyone recently gotten a new NP license in California? I'll be finishing my out-of-State program in March and have an employer that's chomping at the bit to get me started. I'll have to apply via equivalency since I'm using an out of state prog...