Need info and advice. First, I am a new FNP. Licensed but not DEA. Most job ads ask for DEA # but in Texas that is not possible without a collaborating physician and a Texas DPS number first. So my questions:
1. Do most of you have a DEA# and a collaborating physician prior to having your first job? 2. Does the DEA# change if you change collaborating physicians?
3. I ask that b/c what good is the number/process if it was obtained under a physician in which you don't even collaborate with any longer?
4. Is the collaborating physician usually an employer/employee of the facility you go to work for or can it be totally unrelated?
5. Did anyone get/pay a collaborating physician first just to get the number out of the way with no intention of keeping them once employed? Is there a resource for physicians who are willing to do that or you just got to dig them out of the ether?
I am applying to jobs without the number despite the requirement to have it. I am assuming sometimes that the person writing the ad has no clue of what it all means anyway. For example, a job ad may state, "new grads welcome and must have DEA#" in the same ad. This is a dichotomy in Texas b/c it doesn't work that way. Any advice would be appreciated.
Just curious, what makes you want to pursue nursing?
A few reasons...I'd like to experience working with a larger variety of patients and conditions, vs being limited to musculoskeletal problems...however, I do a fair amount of diet, lifestyle, nutrition, blood test etc, with many patients...but I am still working in a limited scope of practice. I have not fully decided to pursue a NP or DNP, but its certainly appealing. I like working with patients as a Chiro, but the business side of the career is a constant grind. Its easy to focus on sales, marketing, management, etc, more than patient care...and I don't even own the business. I've done enough research, and have talked to enough nurses to know that the profession comes with its own hassles and headaches, but in the long term, I like the idea of more career opportunities and variety than what I would do as a Chiro the rest of my career.
Specializes in ER, PCU, UCC, Observation medicine.
I think you need to review the requirements. I am in Texas and had my DEA # before I had my first job. I also renewed it and didn't need a doctor for it.
I am wondering how I can get a DEA in Michigan without being hired yet. I am in the hiring process but not yet completed. Should I just put their address down as my place of business? I understand you need to have a place of business before you can get a DEA. Also, MI requires a collaborating physician which they say you send to the Board of Michigan, not sure what this means.
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A few reasons...I'd like to experience working with a larger variety of patients and conditions, vs being limited to musculoskeletal problems...however, I do a fair amount of diet, lifestyle, nutrition, blood test etc, with many patients...but I am still working in a limited scope of practice. I have not fully decided to pursue a NP or DNP, but its certainly appealing. I like working with patients as a Chiro, but the business side of the career is a constant grind. Its easy to focus on sales, marketing, management, etc, more than patient care...and I don't even own the business. I've done enough research, and have talked to enough nurses to know that the profession comes with its own hassles and headaches, but in the long term, I like the idea of more career opportunities and variety than what I would do as a Chiro the rest of my career.