Deltaflaze

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1. NP working in a non-provider role

   Deltaflaze replied to Sha-Sha RN's topic in NP

   No, it sounds like a CNS type role. So an NP could fit within this role. They want higher than an RN because they want someone who is knowledgeable with implementing programs and improving outcomes. It's a system improvement not just a one-patient at...

2. Let me ask sort of a blunt question

   Deltaflaze replied to elmonorojo's topic in NP

   I apologize; I'm just going to type a lot and hopefully it makes sense. I'm not an NP, but I am a year into my DNP program. These are definitely just my opinions and may not work or be true for you! There is some societal stigma to our title, "Nurse,...

3. Are you paid by the hour? and what about documentation

   Deltaflaze replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in NP

   I should add; if they still stand by this policy...I would request it in writing.

4. Are you paid by the hour? and what about documentation

   Deltaflaze replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in NP

   If you are hourly; it should be on-time. Any errors you make during this off-the-clock-time would all of a sudden become entirely your problem instead of related to the place of employment. The facility could entirely abandon you saying it was off ti...

5. Why your local physician group is wary of hiring a new graduate nurse practitioner

   Deltaflaze replied to chillnurse's topic in NP

   Please do not feed the troll. MD =/= NP. Comparing apples and oranges. Different profession. More efficient process; evidence shows equivalent if not better outcomes. NP's are the way to saving healthcare. MD's may be wary because they may feel threa...

6. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

   Deltaflaze replied to chillnurse's topic in NP Students

   May not be able to work in favorite specialty- this is true of anywhere, including working as an RN. Get the experience and you will be fine. You may take a big pay cut - Again, the same of any where. Some will be moving from 80k as an RN to 120k as ...

7. ACNP

   Deltaflaze replied to rstephe2's topic in Advanced

   I don't have the experience yet, but thought it might be helpful for you to know you're not alone in making this kind of decision. I worked in an ICU for a year, shadowed a team of anesthesiologists for a day and said "NOPE." It was way too boring fo...

8. New Grad in Intermediate Care?

   Deltaflaze replied to bewitched's topic in MICU

   Definitely do-able. I was a new grad this year and got a job working critical care float (ICU, ER, and IMCU). Just make sure to look things up and read evidence based research - don't just take what your preceptor says as law. No one knows everything...

9. Your Starting Salary?

   Deltaflaze replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

   31+3+3= 37 (weekday) 31+3+3+3= 40 (weekend) Madison.

10. current SRNA having problems with Texas BON

    Deltaflaze replied to lvo55's topic in CRNA

    I really don't know much about this kind of issue...but it sounds like you might benefit from consulting with a lawyer? Lawyer fees would be way cheaper than switching careers entirely, especially when you're making CRNA pay. Just my two cents. Sorry...

11. ? if I want to become a CRNA where should I begin to work?

    Deltaflaze replied to Dragonfly777's topic in New Nurse

    I'm working full time as a mobile unit critical care RN (ICU, NICU, ER, IMCU, Heart, etc) and I'm nervous it won't be enough experience. OR will NOT count and PACU most often does not either. Most people who apply have 2+ years of experience. I'm tak...

12. New grad nursing job question

    Deltaflaze replied to mikala3's topic in New Nurse

    Definitely take the psych job if offered, it's a wonderful starting position to learn meds, organization, charting, basic labs, and therapeutic communication; like the post above, its a bad market. You can use all of these skills to apply to a medica...

13. Let the job hunt begin - new grad!

    Deltaflaze replied to ecp4's topic in New Nurse

    I just graduated in December and started a position in Mobile Unit Critical Care at a large hospital here (working in ER, ICU, IMCU, NICU, and Tele). If you have ANY connections - use them. I've worked for the hospital for 3-4 years as a Unit Coordi...

14. Your Starting Salary?

    Deltaflaze replied to x_factor's topic in New Nurse

    I just graduated with my BSN. As a new grad, my range is $37-$40. Start is about $31, ~$3 variable differential for all shifts (may be cancelled 1-2 shifts a payperiod, scheduled 36hrs/week), ~$3 NOC shifts, and ~$3 weekends. Working Mobile Unit Crit...