B52Bomber

B52Bomber has 6 years experience and specializes in Neurology, Psychiatry.

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1. Which Level? Extending What?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   Agreed. Although, I'm not sure if you were referring to me using a "denigrating tone" but in fact I was not if you refer back to my post. I did not say or insinuate the term should apply to PAs and not NPs. I said I commonly see 'physician extenders'...

2. Which Level? Extending What?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   Yes, yes it is. My intention was to create a title that would intrigue others to read my commentary hence why you're here and responded. :)

3. Is age just a number?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   No problem, I love your responses it makes me think/see the bigger picture about diffferences in care and opinions of other providers. As for rate... considering it's Detroit, it pays the bills but my retirement investments won't show much growth LOL...

4. Is age just a number?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   Less than a year, but I'm in a private practice position with 2 psychiatrists and an NP (who is also a psychologist and prefers psychotherapy over med management). We also have 4 therapists. Mind you our clinic is specialized in alternative medicine ...

5. Is age just a number?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   I should've stated "don't solely provide." In psychiatry I'm not specifically concerned with WHAT their diagnosis is or WHAT medications I choose to use for treatment, rather HOW will the patient access them and WHO will be there to assist them throu...

6. Is age just a number?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   I should've stated "don't solely provide." In psychiatry I'm not specifically concerned with WHAT their diagnosis is or WHAT medications I choose to use for treatment, rather HOW will the patient access them and WHO will be there to assist them throu...

7. Is age just a number?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   Well NPs don't provide medical care anyway so that's a good thing :-P but yes these programs really promote the end product but don't tell you how difficult it is to get there (financially and not well instructed clinically or in lecture). I honestly...

8. Which Level? Extending What?

   B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

   Most programs allow this to happen to show their large cohorts and acceptance/graduation from the program to boost their recognition and reputation. As far as those who wish to use 'Dr.' in all actuality they have earned it. I don't prefer to use it ...

9. Can someone who struggles learning skills ever be a successful ICU nurse?

   B52Bomber replied to purplegal's topic in Critical

   I was nervous too! My first nursing job was in a neurotrauma ICU with only student nurse experience in cardiac cath and telemetry. I can tell you it takes time, it was exciting to me so I would ask other nurses to complete some of their tasks while t...

10. Psychiatric/Mental Health NP (Family)... Can you enlighten me?

    B52Bomber replied to blrountree's topic in NP Students

    I have yet to be in any circumstance using psychotherapy haha! So far I've been in PHP, outpatient and private practice settings primarily managing medications including alternative medicine but the closest I've used to any kind of counseling/psychot...

11. Is age just a number?

    B52Bomber posted a topic in NP

    Oddly enough I've received more negative feedback from other NPs, CNSs, and RNs for obtaining my DNP degree at 27 years old than I have from other colleagues (I.e physicians, psychologists, PT/OT and PAs). I've been passionate in psych nursing since ...

12. My professor told us NPs have no future...

    B52Bomber replied to anilechim's topic in NP Students

    First off that company he researched for would payoff docs just to prescribe their meds (but I'm sure if NPs did he wouldn't be complaining about us being unnecessary to the health care world because we wouldve kept him employed). Also that company h...

13. Problem with Custody Sargents

    B52Bomber replied to stedfast01's topic in Correctional

    I'm curious to know what the direct orders would be for them or the inmates? (You don't have to specify) but in the Wayne County jails in Detroit they have health administrators that refer to the medical directors regarding any implementation of trea...

14. Which Level? Extending What?

    B52Bomber replied to B52Bomber's topic in NP

    I think it's ridiculous. I'm curious to find out where it even originated. Once again physicians want to emphasize the fact they are "supervising" when really in the majority of my experiences they were barely collaborating. When I think back to work...

15. "smart enough" for DNP program?

    B52Bomber replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Doctoral

    The advocacy of advanced nursing education and clinical expertise is a main driver for your acceptance into a DNP program. Being able to acknowledge, address and affect healthcare and further the nursing profession is a vision of accepting students w...