Oldmahubbard

Oldmahubbard

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  1. Is nursing school really awful?

    Oldmahubbard replied to makykh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think nursing school has changed in recent years and gotten extremely competitive, to the point of inappropriate behavior, even after being admitted. Nursing school is no longer a guaranteed job...

  2. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not to be snide, but a whole bunch of inmate/malingerers are eagerly waiting at a prison near you. Ok, it is a little snide. Get some experience. We need more good psych providers. The knowledge is...

  3. FNP to Psych NP

    Oldmahubbard replied to NYNPMAN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    School alone will not make you a competent Psych NP, my opinion, however there is quite an overlap of the course work with

  4. For Reelz

    Oldmahubbard replied to NutmegNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    When I am tempted, or unsure how to proceed, I ask myself "would a doctor do

  5. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Without extensive experience in the field and a large amount self preparation, a Psych NP typically hands out whatever drugs the pt is asking for. Filling out a ton of disability paperwork for "PTSD"...

  6. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Could be. Not completely impossible. I thought the same thing years ago, got the ANP, then the

  7. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your first job usually requires a very bare, bare minimum of 40 hours a week. Then you have a life, then you are going to add another job? In theory, it could be done. But not sure why anyone would...

  8. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To be any good, you would need extensive job experience in both fields, minimum of 3 years each, and then you would be trying to split yourself in half with two jobs, and never be paid, or appreciated...

  9. ACNP and Phmnp

    Oldmahubbard replied to TelemetrytoBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Multiple posts are here already about various "double board" combinations, which almost nobody recommends. Do the research to see

  10. Read my story and tell me if I should become an NP.

    Oldmahubbard replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I became a nurse as a second career almost 30 years ago. I didn't expect to like it, but I hoped to eventually be able to get into a position I could tolerate. That led eventually to an NP. At your...

  11. Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Oldmahubbard replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there is a fine, and subjective line, between appropriately challenging students, and maliciously humiliating

  12. How long does it take to get gate clearance?

    Oldmahubbard replied to Elmstreet209's topic in Correctional

    Yes, but in some states this can be very extensive, requiring 2 months or

  13. Read my story and tell me if I should become an NP.

    Oldmahubbard replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You sound very, very idealistic, which is good and bad. There is a lot to consider. If you are looking for respect, you will definitely find it as an NP, and much less so as an RN. NP salaries vary...

  14. Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Oldmahubbard replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    No matter where you go, there are some narcissists and antisocials. Funny how I eventually found my way to

  15. Malicious "pimping" in nursing / nurse practitioner school?

    Oldmahubbard replied to RomaniGypsy's topic in General Nursing

    This happened on my first RN job. An RN used to followed me on the next shift and I had to give her report. She would ask me ridiculous questions on a regular basis, often something about an obscure...

  16. Nurse Sick and FIRED: Exploring Nursing Absenteeism

    Oldmahubbard replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    In general, I do go to work somewhat under the weather, if it is not a contagious situation. It is not uncommon for me to have moderate to mild cold symptoms for a month, and no one allows you to be...

  17. OSU online part time FNP program

    Oldmahubbard replied to Aimeerichrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Certainly if you are taking one, or even two classes a semester, you will be able to work. Will it be difficult, and require rearranging schedules, possibly getting help and support from family...

  18. New York/Collaborative Practice Law

    Oldmahubbard replied to LookForward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your collaborative person has to agree to "supervise" your care of all those other doctor's pts, if necessary, and good luck with that. On a practical basis, it will never

  19. Seeking Advice on forensic nurse opportunity

    Oldmahubbard replied to mrsmarah's topic in Forensic

    I worked for 13 years as a Psych NP at this type of facility. Retired 2 years ago for a much better paying job. I was never afraid, although I worked days only. The politics in that place were scarier...

  20. Np calling in an Rx?

    Oldmahubbard replied to jbirge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am Psych, no schedule IIs for

  21. Np calling in an Rx?

    Oldmahubbard replied to jbirge's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is no big deal about calling in non-controlled drugs. My experience, expect a hard time when calling in controlled

  22. Any Optum NPs out there?

    Oldmahubbard replied to OregonGNP23's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work with Optum NPs in LTC as a psych provider. I don't know the details, but they are good people, and seem fairly relaxed, and they don't seem like they have to meet huge quotas to meet their...

  23. NPs who don't bill

    Oldmahubbard replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, the fraud complaint will not fall on the OP. Extremely unlikely. Honestly, I think the best option is to look for another job, and then make the very major decision about whether to file a...

  24. NPs who don't bill

    Oldmahubbard replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great

  25. NPs who don't bill

    Oldmahubbard replied to britt_possible's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whistleblowing is definitely a big deal. OP, keep us