hcmanp NP

hcmanp has 12 years experience as a NP and specializes in private practice, corporate.

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1. Was this my sign?

   hcmanp replied to AngelfireRN's topic in NP

   work up a business plan of how many patients you can see/hr, what you can do for this practice, and send in your proposal. I am starting a job that wanted to dissolve the NP position, yet they discovered that we bring in revenue and don't cost as mu...

2. New NP job

   hcmanp replied to lowrylb's topic in NP

   I think it sounds promising. You know the docs, which is always an advantage. They called YOU, so this is an advantage. Make sure you know how to contact them at any time you are at work. Set aside some of the $ for your IRA religiously. I have hear...

3. ceu tracking

   hcmanp replied to mdscoordinator's topic in General Nursing

   Get a paper copy of every CEU/CME you participate in Keep a file of these. If you are truly neurotic, make 2 copies and keep them in separate places (home and bank or work or mom's house, whatever). I have everything in one place, and if the house c...

4. Going onto week four, and I feel so alone in NS.

   hcmanp replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

   A trick I learned is look people in the eyes until you can look away and remember what color their eyes are. Also, it's hard if people think you are aloof. It's probably a sub conscious thing you are doing. There are some good books out there (self-h...

5. Hagar cartoon 3/9/08

   hcmanp posted a topic in Humor

   Has anybody seen the Hagar the Horrible cartoon this Sunday (3/9)? What did you think? I thought it was offensive, my husband thinks I am over-reacting.

6. Do you wear rings at work?

   hcmanp replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

   Only post earrings, no dangles to avoid ripped earlobes No necklace to avoid strangulation My husband bought me a special "work" wedding ring after he found out about the "no elevated diamonds" rule. It's a very small band with diamonds embedded (lik...

7. Orthopedics

   hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in NP

   Don't worry, yellowfinch, I think we are all in this together.

8. You don't LOOK like a nurse

   hcmanp replied to NHCNurse's topic in General Nursing

   :specs:you must have forgotten to put on your cap!

9. You don't LOOK like a nurse

   hcmanp replied to NHCNurse's topic in General Nursing

   you must have forgotten to put on your cap!

10. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    hcmanp replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    My only regret is not doing it sooner - this was a second career for me. You will never want for a job, and nursing has literally hundreds of options, not just working in the hospitals. (Cherry Ames, you rock!)

11. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in NP

    Yes, the time has come for us "mid-level providers" (Gee, I hate that term...) to be united, and work as colleagues. It's not about being "pro-nurse" as much as being pro-patient, pro-self, and pro-fessional. If you have a better opportunity as a PA,...

12. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in NP

    Dare we think to consider PA school? Not out of the question, but depends on school availability and the particular state as usual. I have been interested to see the changes / advances that PAs have made for their practices legislatively, and NPs con...

13. Can Some one help me ?

    hcmanp replied to SFNP's topic in NP

    check out the national guideline clearinghouse. They have tons of guidelines from every possible source, including the VA, ICSI, and government agencies from all over the world. I am not 100 percent sure that's what you are looking for...we used a t...

14. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in NP

    get a job in an orthopedic surgeon's office. You will get lots of experience, and maybe can hire on as RN FA. If you really like it, get your NP and with any luck' they'll keep you at the office. I know someone who did just that, and it worked for hi...

15. How hard are the NP boards to pass?

    hcmanp replied to yellow finch's topic in NP

    I participated in the 2003 test-revision in Baltimore for the ANCC. They wanted NPs who had less than 5 years experience, and we took the test about 4 times (didn't I pray I would never have to take that test again after I graduated and passed the fi...