nursegreen

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1. need advice again...please give input

   nursegreen replied to lvan0904's topic in NP

   Sadiemae, Checking medications is a good recommendation. Especially if the patient was started on any new medications during recent hospitalization. I'm my patient population with such high doses of diuretics admin gout attacks/flare ups can be a pro...

2. First job offer questions

   nursegreen replied to JMC5678's topic in NP

   I agree with Trauma. At the very least I would not sign anything without having the appropriate attorney look over the contract. You have to take into consideration that the contract is in the best interest of the company and not you ( as you stated ...

3. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

   nursegreen replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP

   Here in Florida we use ARNP.

4. Life Insurance

   nursegreen replied to Calibean's topic in NP

   I've personally have never heard of this and would question why this was not brought up during the interview process. Maybe you should contact an attorney for advice. There is a article that discusses this practice called " Capitalism: A Love Story...

5. DNP programs UF vs. USF Tampa

   nursegreen replied to noor25's topic in Advanced

   Have you looked at the USF CON website for information on the DNP program? It provides a good amount of information, and offers clinical residencies in preventative Cardiology and Dermatology among other specialties. I am not familiar with the DNP pr...

6. RN pay scale in FL

   nursegreen replied to sungrl01's topic in Florida

   North Florida is significantly lower pay than Central and South Florida.

7. Typhon logs for employment

   nursegreen replied to orangepink's topic in NP

   During my last semester of school we were required to compile a professional portfolio. We were told that some prospective employers may request to see this portfolio to help evaluate our candidacy for the position but I have never been asked for it....

8. How long to stay in first job?

   nursegreen replied to JeanettePNP's topic in NP

   Oops, excuse the missed spellings. Ty

9. How long to stay in first job?

   nursegreen replied to JeanettePNP's topic in NP

   I have been told by many of my fellow NPs that most do not stay in their first position for many reasons. When I took my first position as a NP, we discussed and agreed upon what my hours/schedule would be, no call, weekend coverage, etc. After worki...

10. Got a Per Diem Hospice position

    nursegreen replied to reddgirl's topic in NP

    Congratulations on your new position!

11. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in NP

    Just wanted to give an update on my situation. I stuck it out an worked through the horrible schedules thrown at me for two months. I have accepted a position in a area I truly love and look forward to going back. I start 9/9!!!! Thank you for liste...

12. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in NP

    I will be handing them my LOR tomorrow morning. I have been trying to keep some peace while looking for other employment. The email I received today was it. I am also paid hourly as opposed to salary and will be giving them a final date of July 1st s...

13. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in NP

    I absolutely agree. That is exactly what I am trying to do. I've been in healthcare for a long time and that is how I ended up with my practice. What they have done is schedule me to work both days and nights when I was hired for days M-F. Last week ...

14. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen replied to nursegreen's topic in NP

    I am looking for another opportunity. My work schedule is very important to me and at this point in my career I do not want to go back and forth between days and nights.

15. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen posted a topic in NP

    I am looking for some input on how you may have handled/approached an issue when the schedule you agreed upon on hire is not what you are being scheduled to work. I have spoken to them about it but it doesn't seem to make a difference. I would like ...