Oldmahubbard

Oldmahubbard

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  1. Nursing Grad dealing with the BON

    Oldmahubbard replied to nurse_girlie's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Not related to substance abuse, but I knew an LPN who self disclosed something extremely minor, that hadn't harmed a patient, and it absolutely wasn't worth it. The fine was 500 dollars (she learned...

  2. New Grad NP - Job Offer I Accepted

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

    Wow, 6 to 8 patients a day while you are still learning! Plenty of time to look things up, and work out any kinks. You may find yourself ramping up faster, but good to know you don't have

  3. Are NPs expected to be happy and cheerful?

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

    I attempt to be pleasant and kind, but also matter of fact where boundaries are needed. Not infrequently, I encounter patients who clearly don't wish to engage with me, and I minimize the interaction,...

  4. Bullying :Living well is the best revenge

    Oldmahubbard replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, from my experience, it can be really, really bad. So bad that people from other occupations just can't imagine this going on in the workplace, because it is more like 7th

  5. Your compliance with supervision regs

    Oldmahubbard posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP's are independent in many states now, which is a great step forward. However I question if everyone is in full compliance with their state regulations concerning physician supervision or...

  6. CEU/CME for recertification with ANCC??

    Oldmahubbard replied to Tony1790's topic in Advanced Practice

    Those 25 pharm hours are by far the hardest to find. I use Western CME for those. Very reasonable compared to others. I just re certified with ANCC, and the hours were good to go. They have a 25 hour...

  7. Starting first semester of nursing school

    Oldmahubbard replied to Happygirl1991's topic in General Students

    They are both trying to scare you, and prepare you for the eventual exam. They should replace "NCLEX questions" with "basic nursing knowledge questions" If you have already passed A and P, the NCLEX...

  8. Disappointed

    Oldmahubbard replied to CardiacDork's topic in Advanced Practice

    I became an NP back in the day when there was no money whatsoever in it. That being said- I am old enough to remember the first RNs who started to be paid like other professionals, some 3 decades ago....

  9. Master PMHNP Programs the good the bad please help!!

    Oldmahubbard replied to jgg765's topic in Psychiatric

    Wherever you go, a great deal of self preparation is required. Don't expect any school to prepare you without extensive psych

  10. Commute Time

    Oldmahubbard replied to nursechini's topic in General Nursing

    I am a consultant and I go to several different work places. The farthest is an hour away, fortunately this is only twice a month. I find it helpful to have something specific (and inspiring) to...

  11. Bullying :Living well is the best revenge

    Oldmahubbard replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in General Nursing

    Life is more than a little

  12. We fail our old people and it's heartbreaking

    Oldmahubbard replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    It's a question of realistic advanced directives, and extensive financial planning. An hour or two, here and there, of home care is typically a tiny drop in the bucket, and often not covered. Due to...

  13. Will they require a DNP in the future to be a Nurse Practitioner?

    Oldmahubbard replied to TAS2354's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hard to picture how DNP level will make any sense when some MSN people still make 80 or

  14. Will they require a DNP in the future to be a Nurse Practitioner?

    Oldmahubbard replied to TAS2354's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Depends on the definition of "soon". I am late 50's, so it won't affect me The MSN program I went to went out about 5 years

  15. Will they require a DNP in the future to be a Nurse Practitioner?

    Oldmahubbard replied to TAS2354's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The MSN programs are already disappearing, so I would jump

  16. New grad of PMHNP. Is this a typical first job experience?

    Oldmahubbard replied to katprit80's topic in Advanced Practice

    This problem of extremely green NPs being unleashed on the public is directly related to economics. Medicare reimburses NPs at 85% of the MD rate. Are you making 85% of what an MD makes, or even...

  17. FNP in family practice salaries?

    Oldmahubbard replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NP salary ranges are enormous, as you may have already noticed. You would be best off to check salary ranges in your geographic area. There are FNP's of my acquaintance who make 90k, and some who make...

  18. New grad of PMHNP. Is this a typical first job experience?

    Oldmahubbard replied to katprit80's topic in Advanced Practice

    Definitely a lot of truth here. I would also recommend the Integrated Textbook of Geriatric Mental Health, and similar titles, available cheaply used. It's a couple of years old, but still relevant....

  19. New grad of PMHNP. Is this a typical first job experience?

    Oldmahubbard replied to katprit80's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well, I am a stranger and this is the internet, but you are probably in over your head. I had 5 years of outpatient psych clinic experience, some of which was quite

  20. New grad of PMHNP. Is this a typical first job experience?

    Oldmahubbard replied to katprit80's topic in Advanced Practice

    This population, and the dementia diagnosis itself wasn't even covered in my graduate program. I encounter it daily in my role as a consultant at various SNF's in the area. The situation has typically...

  21. Onions....

    Oldmahubbard replied to dd_txrn's topic in School

    My grandmother said to tie a dirty sock around a sore

  22. New grad of PMHNP. Is this a typical first job experience?

    Oldmahubbard replied to katprit80's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, I had enough RN experience that I was fairly good to go from the first day. I was fortunate in that the pace of the work at the forensic was not too hectic, and I could look things up as needed....

  23. Clinicals what do you think I should do?

    Oldmahubbard replied to flower123456's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No brainer. I would drive. I went to a brick and mortar program 100 miles from my house! Do you really want this? Clinicals are very hard to arrange. Good

  24. Dislike RN role-- love NP role?

    Oldmahubbard replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In the end, all in all, I did not like the RN role, although I did it for 13 years. Hospital nursing was definitely not for me, way too much bullying, short staffing, evening and night shift work and...

  25. Will they require a DNP in the future to be a Nurse Practitioner?

    Oldmahubbard replied to TAS2354's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Right. People your age will have to get the DNP. The current MSNs will be grandfathered, but as time goes on, the DNPs will be more competitive in the job market. Apparently that is already happening....