yogagal

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1. Shocked by MD attitude

   yogagal replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Sounds like he might not last long there. I've come across those types of docs over the years at FQHCs, sometimes I think they end up there because no one else will hire them and as you know all FQHCs are usually in desperate need of MDs. Sounds like...

2. Question concerning neonatal hyperbilirubinemia

   yogagal replied to djmatte's topic in NP

   I remember when I was new and panicking about stuff like this after hours and over the weekend. I know you were just coming here for reassurance and insight. I am however concerned that none of the numerous other providers you asked about this taught...

3. 60 day notice

   yogagal replied to fnp15's topic in NP

   Curious how this turned out. I would have just given my 60 days and taken my vacation without even mentioning it. I mean its sixty days notice total not 60 working days right?

4. There has to be more besides indeed.com for NP job searches??!

   yogagal replied to ToFNPandBeyond's topic in NP

   glassdoor

5. New Grad NP - How I Got Multiple Job Offers

   yogagal replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   You're right millions do live there, and respiratory illnesses are a big problem (I saw it first hand in clinic the 3 years that I worked there). More power to you if you are able to tolerate it though, you will be living large with a fat salary, fan...

6. New Grad NP - How I Got Multiple Job Offers

   yogagal replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Sounds like you are doing well. Just want to add my standard disclaimer about the Central Valley. Do not move there without reading up on the air quality. My first NP job was in that area (great pay, got loan repayment), I left about 1.5 years after ...

7. Tell me the downsides.

   yogagal replied to CardiacDork's topic in NP

   I agree with everything medic97RN09 said. While the never ending slog and daily annoyances with administrative tasks and non-compliant patients are very real, I can legitimately say I have had a significant positive impact in many people's lives. And...

8. Tell me the downsides.

   yogagal replied to CardiacDork's topic in NP

   In primary care at least, that never ending inbox of lab results, consults, radiology reports, med refills, patient questions, staff questions. Staying caught up on those and getting notes done on time was the thing that would stress me out the most....

9. Health Risk Assessment job (HRA) as a new grad?

   yogagal replied to magallanes's topic in NP

   I'm doing it now, it's REALLY easy, and yes the main thing to learn is coding. I worked in family practice for 8 years so I'm am already familiar with coding but you have to way more detailed about it with HRAs. I'm imaging you will get some coding t...

10. Interesting day for a PMHNP

    yogagal replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in NP

    Thanks for sharing, it really is amazing the things you will learn about a patient if you know them for a few years. Continuity of care really does matter!

11. Universities with prearranged NP Practicums

    yogagal replied to Slhengy's topic in NP Students

    I think it's ridiculous. I get emails all the time through our local NP org from students begging for a preceptor; what a terrible burden on top of keeping up with school and I know many people are working as well! Columbia arranged ours. I also rece...

12. Need a sanity check

    yogagal replied to djmatte's topic in NP

    How far would you have to move for the Air Force job? I dunno, I feel like it's good to be an actual family practitioner first then specialize later if you hate it. I've also heard federal benefits are great but perhaps that doesn't matter for you si...

13. Why NP instead of MD, DO, or PA?

    yogagal replied to Loux's topic in NP Students

    In CA PAs have to have a percentage of their charts cosigned by a physician. In certain jobs (especially) primary care there seems to be a definite hiring preferences for NPs because other than having a collaborative agreement on file the NP can pret...

14. Is a government job worth it?

    yogagal replied to imanfnp's topic in NP

    I ALWAYS am on the lookout for university/student health positions, they never come up! With good reason probably!

15. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

    yogagal replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

    Federally Qualified Health Center What is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)? - FQHC Germane Sometimes referred to as a community clinic. They will see anyone, take all government and some private insurance, and uninsured on a sliding scale. ...