FullGlass

FullGlass BSN, MSN, NP

Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

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  1. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree NPs should work on long-term action to improve the quality of NPs, which would mean doing what the AMA did, NO "for profit" medical schools, despite pressure to allow those. That means it...

  2. We can't eat

    FullGlass replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    CA also pays extremely well. Unfortunately, it takes time to educate and train more nurses and there is also a nursing instructor shortage. However, I think CA is doing more than pretty much any...

  3. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was referring to new grads. No, they are not going to be hired for $200k per year, because they don't deserve it. While there may be some paragons of new grad abilities, most new grad NPs need a...

  4. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sorry you are feeling this way, it is understandable. However, I have not seen any jobs that are advertising $100 per hour to new grad PMHNPs. There may be some such jobs out there, but that is...

  5. We can't eat

    FullGlass replied to vintagegal's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what you are trying to say. Yes, as I stated, CA has a nursing shortage. They are also taking steps to remedy the shortage, which is more than most states are doing. In addition, CA...

  6. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. Yes, I did provide the answer for overall better pay. I just wanted to see if anyone else could come up with it. No one did. However, all those things will take a lot of time and effort....

  7. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for explaining military pay. That was interesting. I explained that NPs can now make 85% of what a typical MD makes. And in states with full practice authority they can open their own...

  8. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You seem to miss my point. I explained how salaries are determined. You completely ignored that. When you say pay should be based on reimbursement, that is very similar to how salespeople are...

  9. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe you meant 85%. I hope so. Yes, NPs can advocate for better pay. However, I think there are some people on this forum that are very unrealistic, as I have repeatedly explained in...

  10. PMHNP Opportunity

    FullGlass replied to SN2432's topic in Advanced Practice

    You're asking questions that depend on location. In the western U.S., a 42 mile commute one way is no big deal. As for working from home on the 3 hour day, what is normal for that...

  11. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    FullGlass replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Being an NP is not a sales job where we get a "commission" based on billings. Sorry, but that is the reality. There are some jobs out there where an NP can get paid a % of what they bill, but those...

  12. "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    FullGlass replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    Yes, Duke is going to give you a leg up on CRNA admissions. It is also going to give you a leg up on getting your first job. Duke has very loyal alumni, which will be an advantage when looking for...

  13. Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science - Reviews

    FullGlass replied to KateFutureRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am now a hiring manager for PMHNPs. A couple of years ago, our practice hired several new grad PMHNPs from Charles Drew. Never again! If I see this school listed on a resume, the resume is...

  14. Is Walden a good school for pysch NP?

    FullGlass replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I'd like to note that sometimes schools can't find preceptors for students. For example, Hopkins has a great national alumni network, but students in their PMHNP program that are outside of the...

  15. No respect as an NP?

    FullGlass replied to AAHC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am so sorry you are going through this. Getting a DNP will not help with this patient population. I have never experienced what you describe, but I also don't treat an "upscale" population....

  16. Is Walden a good school for pysch NP?

    FullGlass replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Please don't go to Walden. It is a for-profit school with a poor reputation. I am a hiring manager for PMHNPs and I am reluctant to hire anyone that goes to a for-profit school like Walden because I...

  17. 2nd Degree- FNP

    FullGlass replied to sh3rylanne's topic in Advanced Practice

    Also, you don't need to be an NP to go into aesthetics. There is an RN-owned and operated aesthetics practice in the San Diego area, I believe La Jolla. You can do some internet research to see if...

  18. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

    FullGlass replied to Sage1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Most RNs with more than 5 years experience as an RN will take a pay cut for their first NP job. I was 56 when I finished NP school and 57 when I started my first NP job. Had 4 offers and was...

  19. Any second degree students??

    FullGlass replied to spottieottie's topic in General Students

    If you already have a Bachelor's degree, there are plenty of programs that will provide you with a BSN or MSN in an accelerated fashion. Sure, you can go the ADN route, but more and more hospitals...

  20. 2nd Degree- FNP

    FullGlass replied to sh3rylanne's topic in Advanced Practice

    Frankly, I don't understand why you would make such a major investment in time and money w/o being very sure this is what you want to do. You should only become an NP if you are truly sure about this...

  21. Is it worth becoming an NP at 45 years of age?

    FullGlass replied to Sage1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Never had any issues finding a job. I literally got 4 offers for my first NP

  22. Need Psych Nurse perspective

    FullGlass replied to dizzycarrot's topic in Psychiatric

    PMHNP here. Unfortunately, it is all too common in mental health hospitals that the RNs have very little patient contact. They seem to spend all their time in the back, doing god knows what. This...

  23. Disappointment in NP Program

    FullGlass replied to naptimeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am sorry the OP is going through this. However, it is an excellent cautionary tale for prospective NP students to do their homework before starting an NP Program. ONLY attend programs that provide...

  24. Adult-Gerontology Acute Care (AGAC), Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPC), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)?

    FullGlass replied to NewRookie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Then the PA route is the best option. There are also some schools that offer a dual NP/PA program. UC Davis used to, maybe they still do. PAs are also trained in primary care. Their schooling...

  25. "Prestige" Nursing Schools

    FullGlass replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Students

    Why on earth would you not go to Duke? You stated you got better financial aid from them than from the state school! In person is always better than online. If you had a child that just got...