CorrectionalNP

CorrectionalNP specializes in Family Practice.

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1. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   "The DNP is what my professors in grad school used to refer to as a "quick 'n dirty" doctorate. A more accurate description would be "a glorified Master's" (which is exactly what the DNP programs are -- an MSN program with a few extra courses and del...

2. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   "All you get from the PA is half again as much clinical education and more than twice the didactic time compared to the DNP. Some of us are more into the knowledge and the experience than the title (and I make a lot more than $70k/yr). David Carpen...

3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   What will you have as a PA (Physicians Assistant)? No independent license and no doctor before your name. Besides that, you will get the $70,000 a year. Expand your horizons. Quote, "Brick walls are there for a reason. They let us prove how b...

4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   The real eduation starts when you start seeing patinets. School is for learning the basics. I learn more in one day in Clinic than one month in school. Get over it. Get your NP License and start seeing patients.

5. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   I know it is frustrating kc. I remember years of school with no compensation in sight. But this is real. Nursing is great secret of the under class. Start as an Nurses Aid in a Nursing Home. Advance to LVN. Then RN. What other professions ar...

6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   Prairienp says: One thing that always bothers me, so many posters dont know how to spell "practitioner", not a big deal, just seems strange. I know Prairienp. It's like; "Seven years ago I couldn't even spell Practitioner. And now I is one." There...

7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   Prairienp says: One thing that always bothers me, so many posters dont know how to spell "practitioner", not a big deal, just seems strange. I know Prairienp. Who are these people. It's like "Seven years ago I couldn't even spell Practitioner. A...

8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

   CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral

   ksc0723 - You seem a little frustrated. I've been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 16 years (MSN prepared). I've never regretted it. With your Psychology Degrees, you should become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Once you are making $100,000 pl...

9. USPHS

   CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

   AWanderingMinstral - I'm so sorry to hear that. That is why I alway advise to have direct contact with the Health Services Administrator at the site you want to work at. NOthing against the recruiters, but their job is to process your application, ...

10. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

    BSN317 - Carswell is one of the five BOP Medical Referral Centers. It specializes in Mental Health for females, and Tertiary Medical Care for males and females. While most BOP facilities are Ambulatory Care, you could actually work inpatient Nursin...

11. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

    here are some links. my best advise is to talk directly with the director of nursing (don) at each facility. you can also ask to speak with the head nurse in the what ever unit you think you want to work in; such as obstetrics (ob); emergency depar...

12. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

    I'll get back to you.

13. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

    Oh no. Previusly you could go to any Armed Forces Physical Exam Center for the PE. Anyway, let me know what area of the U.S. you are interested in. I will help you find a job in that state. Maybe in the Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Ser...

14. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government

    Goldensfo - Most resevations are remote but very livable. Housing will have air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. Shopping on the reservation will be limited to basic supplies, but on the week-end you can drive off the reservation...

15. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    CorrectionalNP replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government

    What is your specialty, may I ask? What type of initial assignment are you hoping to get?