@ RiaC , Hello, To be honest, you have a point. I do think that is what sets us apart from Physician Assistants. I think health policy and research classes are good theory classes, however some theory...
Dear Fellow Healthcare Professionals, It brings me great joy to finally be pursuing an educational path and career as an Advanced Practice Provider. I have my Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing, and...
Hey, those readings are going to set you apart from everyone else - and it did! Your actions not only raised the bar for yourself, but for the Nursing / Nurse Practitioner professions. I too think...
Greetings JBMmom ! Thank you! I am so glad you shared your story. I think what the points you touched on are very important. A lot of people will look down their noses on NPs based upon where they...
Greetings Ghillbert , Right, definitely dependent on state rules. I see, so as long as I set up a clinic, let us say: 'MrCleanScrubs Acute Care Center' is the name, I may only care for adults who are...
I presume you are a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. If this is the case, you are doing yourself a great justice! I know a Physician Psychiatrist based in NYC who is well known and established - he...
Oh wow, as you said though, your odds are much better in an area of higher income.Thank you for that suggestion. And yes, even in independent states, insurance companies will not reimburse NP's...
You are absolutely right. As you said, I think it would be a great idea to get involved in the community first, and become well known - and then open a practice after you have a list of clientele...
That is exactly what I have been hearing, insurance is too stressful and costly due to the fact that as you said, a billing employee would need to be hired. I definitely agree with the quality of life...
Wow, that is great! Psychiatry is an awesome specialty - but it is unfortunate to hear that your cash only goals did not work out. Sorry about that; thank you for sharing your
@FullGlass , Hello, Wow! Your post blew me away! You definitely attended an incredible program. I could not agree with you more on everything you touched back on. I also do agree with the fact that...
mrcleanscrubs replied to EGspirit's topic in General Nursing
Hello EGspirit, RN , I respectfully have to disagree with your divisive statements in your original post. Advanced Practice Nurses do not leave the bedside while working within the inpatient setting....
That is a great idea, thank you for that awesome recommendation. I will definitely be reaching out to program directors and clinical faculty to assess the faculty individually as well as assess the...
@ Jules A , Hello, Thank you for your response. I definitely agree with you - I will be looking investigating the experience of the faculty wherever I apply. I also agree with what you mentioned...
@ Oldmahubbard Your scenario sounds like quite the roller coaster! Your dedication and perseverance brought you to where you are today; your experiences have made you wise and knowledgeable. Thank...
Hi TangoDeux , Wow, awesome post; thank you for your extensive reply. I definitely will take your advice and make sure the programs I apply to have a preceptor agreement established for students. You...
Hi umbdude, BSN, RN Pro , I completely agree with you - I guess to some extent, no matter how prepared a healthcare provider may think they are, there is still a lot of uncertainty. I also think you...
KatieMI, MSN, RN , Oh I see, I definitely read that too fast. My mistake! lol. Your clinical professors knew what they were talking about when they recommended using those Medical books. LOL!! Level...
I'm curious. What's your day like working in the Operating Room as a Scrub Nurse, RNFA, or CRNA? Tell me what you do. How do you start your morning, or night? Do you ever assist? Clamping? Suture?...