Oldmahubbard

Oldmahubbard

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  1. Nervous Background

    Oldmahubbard replied to GoalDigger29's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Your mental health history should have no bearing on your ability to work anywhere in nursing , as long as you are currently stable. As far as your legal history, ie DUI, you need to check with your...

  2. Frustrated and Lost

    Oldmahubbard replied to Genafaggion's topic in Nursing Career

    It seems things haven't change that much since I went to school back in the dark ages. Everyone wanted to work in the ICU, or some other highly technical specialty unit after graduation. Those units...

  3. Loosing hope

    Oldmahubbard replied to Mtac32's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with previous posts. I would add -greatly expanding what types of positions you are willing to consider, ie long term care, prisons, part-time jobs, night shift. Even "volunteer" work can...

  4. "Cinch" for FNP malpractice insurance?

    Oldmahubbard replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sounds very much too good to be

  5. Does anyone here like nursing?

    Oldmahubbard replied to bluestar776's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing was not at all for me. I did it merely to survive. Being an NP is not bad at all, mostly I like it. I disliked nursing mostly because of nasty personality disordered co-workers and...

  6. Too old?

    Oldmahubbard replied to RN0599's topic in General Students

    Why not go for

  7. You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

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

    I almost hate to agree, but I have to. As an RN for 13 years who then became an NP, I can't imagine how nursing experience directly effects one's ability to provide primary care. They are two quite...

  8. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    Oldmahubbard replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    People move around jobs every year or two. In 30 years of working, nursing and other fields, I rarely, if ever, worked with the same group of people for longer than a year. People leave the company,...

  9. What Else Can I Do For A Living?

    Oldmahubbard replied to RNCM123's topic in Nursing Career

    I was in this exact same boat but couldn't quit. I had to support myself and family. I hated the hospital, mostly because of some vicious co-workers, then I did home health. Vicious comes in different...

  10. Which Area Has the Most Compassionate Nurses

    Oldmahubbard replied to RNite's topic in General Nursing

    This type of thing was the reason why hospital nursing was never for me. It probably does go on other places, but not as intensely, or you won't be as aware of

  11. Nursing Spirituality

    Oldmahubbard replied to EGspirit's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    My spirituality plays a strong role in my life and practice, and has everything to do with my journey from RN to NP. That would not be immediately apparent to anyone observing me at work, most likely....

  12. Fastest Route Possible?

    Oldmahubbard replied to 504girl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are some "direct admit" programs for people who do not have a nursing license but have a Master's in another field and want to become NP's. Many are mostly online. I couldn't give any specifics...

  13. developmental psychology and human growth and development same?

    Oldmahubbard replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in General Students

    In my experience, schools are in the business of declining courses that don't have the exact same

  14. The Financially Independent Nurse

    Oldmahubbard replied to MNC's topic in General Nursing

    Really stupid article. Please do not follow the advice

  15. Dangerous to be psych NP

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

    I have been a Psych NP for 15 years, including 13 years of forensics. Of course, there, we had security staff. I do not think that Psych providers are at any greater risk of violence than others. The...

  16. Seeking guidance

    Oldmahubbard replied to nurse2be79's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been a Psych NP for 15 years, and have never worked more than 40 hours a week. Most of the physicians I know who work ridiculous hours are doing so, entirely voluntarily for more money. They...

  17. Holy pay cut shock!

    Oldmahubbard replied to Scorchednurse's topic in School

    Yes, school nursing is ridiculously low paying. Unlikely to change if people are willing to do it. I am guessing most school nurse are not the main support of their

  18. FNP student considering switch

    Oldmahubbard replied to alyciamwhite's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have some fairly significant arthritis, and have been a Psych NP for 15 years. Yes, I have pain every day, but I don't have to stand for 8 hours. Which I could

  19. Please help me - dread going to work

    Oldmahubbard replied to Newnurse8123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Psychiatric NP's in forensic settings generally have most, or all of the duties of a psychiatrist. I managed a case load of 20 or 25 "mentally ill" men, I use quotes because they weren't all mentally...

  20. Please help me - dread going to work

    Oldmahubbard replied to Newnurse8123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After working as an RN for several years, in several different positions and not finding a "fit", I decided to pursue an MSN in psychiatric nursing and a post Master's certificate as a Psych NP. Then...

  21. Frustrated New Grad

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

    I went through something very similar. Zero job prospects. I was told the market was glutted. I drove 50 miles for an interview at Planned Parenthood. I would have taken it. The pay was less than what...

  22. Psych Private Practice, What's Realistic?

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

    You live in an affluent area, and you may be able to move in this direction. It will still be a lot of prozac and adderall, haha, the wealthy don't usually need depakote for some reason. I make quite...

  23. Need RN experience for Psych NP job post-graduation?

    Oldmahubbard replied to redbullz9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A job with the State, at a forensic hospital, working with mentally ill inmates might be perfect. Some of the States are in dire need and would take new grads. You wouldn't be totally on your own and...

  24. Need RN experience for Psych NP job post-graduation?

    Oldmahubbard replied to redbullz9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked for 4 years as an RN in a Community Mental Health Clinic while I was completing my degree. Yes, low pay. But I went home and studied my cases every night, preparing myself for the prescribing...