tuscanydreams

tuscanydreams has 28 years experience and specializes in Surgery,Critical Care,ICU,CCU.

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1. Offered a new job after only 3 months at current job

   tuscanydreams replied to tuscanydreams's topic in NP

   I have never had a job less than 2 years, mostly 5-10 years. I planned to retire from this job, when it is time.

2. Offered a new job after only 3 months at current job

   tuscanydreams replied to tuscanydreams's topic in NP

   Yes, I plan to do that.I actually did shadow her several years ago and was not interested at that time. I didn't feel that LTC was for me at that time.

3. Offered a new job after only 3 months at current job

   tuscanydreams posted a topic in NP

   I know this has been discussed ad nauseum on the nurses forum, but not here, as far as I know.A good friend called me about an opening in her practice. I have only been at my current job for 3 months, so I told her I wasn't interested. Today, her col...

4. VA Hiring Process

   tuscanydreams replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   Lubbock NP, I am an NP and I started at the VA a few months ago. I did not have to do the dimensions of nursing and was told that APRNs didn't do them. I was boarded as a RN3, although at a lower level and step than I was hoping.And, yes, there wer...

5. VA NPs malpractice coverage question

   tuscanydreams replied to tuscanydreams's topic in NP

   Blue Devil-my malpractice company says I am covered, as far as a tail policy goes.Thanks for your input.

6. VA NPs malpractice coverage question

   tuscanydreams replied to tuscanydreams's topic in NP

   Thank you, Sandnnw. Do you feel comfortable not having your own policy? I have had one for 28 years, but I wasn't with the VA then. My policy is coming up for renewal. Thanks for your help.

7. VA NPs malpractice coverage question

   tuscanydreams posted a topic in NP

   I know that the VA covers all providers , but I am concerned about not having a personal policy. I still have mine. I was wondering what other VA NPs think.

8. ACNP job question - please advise

   tuscanydreams replied to kathrn99's topic in NP

   I have a friend who works in Mississippi and has been an NP for 5 years. She makes less than that an hour. Pay is lower in the South. I think that is a very good starting salary. Of course, as previously posted, you must also consider the benefits.