Hi2Jenn

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1. DNP vs. PhD vs. EdD

   Hi2Jenn posted a topic in Doctoral

   So, I have been considering getting my DNP because I really want that terminal degree. However, I haven't found a curriculum that appeals to me. I enjoy patient interaction, but I think as I get older I'd like to move more into education. I already t...

2. Nursing Experience FNP

   Hi2Jenn replied to hdhnurse's topic in Advanced

   I have 19 years experience, including management, as a RN. I found it much more difficult to break into the field than I thought I would. I'm in Tampa, so I know we are definitely saturated here. That being said, while you should research so you don'...

3. Typical Annual Raise

   Hi2Jenn replied to BrokePHIBroke's topic in Advanced

   I am getting ready to renegotiate my contract. Having dealt with the office manager, I can tell you this...I would discuss it directly with the physicians. They know how much you work and how much you bring into the practice. They will not want to lo...

4. FNP- Did I make the wrong decision at this job.

   Hi2Jenn replied to Gdschild's topic in NP

   I have found that many physicians see NPs as simply a way for them to make more money. The provider probably isn't providing the quality of care that you are. That being said...interruptions from the nurses? Stop them now. I would create a sign in sh...

5. 3 Year Contract?

   Hi2Jenn replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in NP

   I have a 1 year. The physician I work with has a 2. I would only do a 1 year. I would definitely run if they want that long of a commitment with no budging on anything else. I understand the feeling of running out of money. Maybe try a prn RN positio...

6. Telephonic NP with optum health

   Hi2Jenn replied to bklynbaby's topic in NP

   I'm getting ripped off, lol. When I take call for the weekend, it's 7a - 11p for $150/day. We get approximately 20-30 calls a day. No matter where you work on call, there is a liability in ordering without the benefit of a physical exam.

7. NP bonuses.Curious about others

   Hi2Jenn replied to shell1bert's topic in NP

   I work in acute care rehab. My expectation is 20 a day. I am on a RVU basis. I get bonused for anything over 460 RVUs a month. I found the bonus fairly easy to make some months, more difficult in others. However, it is based on how hard I work. The r...

8. Need help!!! Long term care NP

   Hi2Jenn replied to lmccrn62's topic in NP

   What sort of fires are they expecting you to put out? I would request a meeting with your collaborating physician and the DON. I would set up some protocols of when and how you want to be notified of issues and which issues you will see patients for ...

9. Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria

   Hi2Jenn replied to Hi2Jenn's topic in NP

   Delerium, yes. Not slight confusion. That's the problem. In the ER they do it all the time. I feel like it's throw it at the wall and see what sticks. Im having a hard time getting past that training. Confusion = UTI

10. Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria

    Hi2Jenn posted a topic in NP

    I work in acute rehab, but I don't think that makes a big difference. That being said, I was taught that you do not check for a UA C&S if a patient is NOT having s/s of a UTI. However, every facility wants to check a urine everytime a patient is ...

11. Graduated 7 months ago FL- still no job!

    Hi2Jenn replied to Agriffin2's topic in NP

    Tampa is definitely a very saturated market. I can't say that I'm surprised. It took me 7 months. Can't say that I am thrilled with my job, but the salary is decent. Absolutely do not take a low ball offer. Even as a new grad here you should make 80K...

12. Locum Tenens

    Hi2Jenn replied to wpurn0684's topic in Advanced

    I had heard that unlike travel RNs, that locum tenems tended to not get paid a housing stipend? 1099 leaves you having to pay for SS tax, etc, not just income tax. I would talk to a tax professional to see which is better.

13. Why is finding a preceptor so blahblah difficult!

    Hi2Jenn replied to A&OxNone's topic in NP Students

    I went to a brick and morter school that set up our clinicals. It was not always the best, let me tell you. We didn't do ob/gyn (As a FNP) because they didn't have enough preceptors. My own pediatrician who had agreed to precept me backed out saying ...

14. Paid by the amount of patients

    Hi2Jenn replied to bhudgins's topic in Advanced

    If you don't have dips in patient levels, i.e. in the summer only 10 a day, then 80K is definitely low ball. You are better off with per patient's seen. However, that can be done per RVU (Each CPT code has an RVU) or percentage of patient's billed. F...

15. charting MD aware when you were not the one responsible to call MD as per facility policy

    Hi2Jenn replied to Yoyo1313's topic in LTAC

    I think what most posters are missing is a context. There are many things that occur on the nightshift that by regulation must be reported to the provider. However, I don't think you're going to call them at 3 am to say, Ms.Smith fell out of bed. The...