irvine123

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1. Probationary license

   irvine123 replied to MiraC95's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

   surprised they made you have probation for a wet reckless, did they say its because you hit a sign? shouldnt it be a citation

2. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

   irvine123 replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   With the abundance of schools that accept students with no prerequisites, board exams that are pretty simple, no wonder MD's and PA's look down on the role. Obviously, those NP's who think being a...

3. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

   irvine123 replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I should mention when compared to cost of living, its on the low

4. NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

   irvine123 replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   NP pay is way better in Texas and the midwest than in California, thats for

5. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

   irvine123 replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   90 Percent of NP schools do not prepare students. If you have been in at a clinic with other PA's or MD/DO students you would know that most NP's don't know much. It is embarrassing and will lead to...

6. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

   irvine123 replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think you missed the bigger picture, in an individualistic society like the US where its all about me me me, in situations like this those new grads will accept anything yet know little and be used...

7. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

   irvine123 replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I took the AANP exam last month and was surprised how simple it was. It was kinda ridiculous that most of the questions were one liners and just asked you to remember facts, very little critical...

8. United States University (USU) FNP

   irvine123 replied to Mrskeene3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   with so many online NP schools, no wonder the profession is losing its credibility. there needs to be an overhaul and standardization of NP education and entrance exams in

9. Why The Future of NP Practice Maybe A Two Edged Sword

   irvine123 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   Literally surprised by the amount of people who are going to online NP school and don't have any knowledge of simple things like S2 S2. Some schools accept people with no acute care experience. There...

10. Why The Future of NP Practice Maybe A Two Edged Sword

    irvine123 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Got ya...I see your licensed in mulitple states

11. Why The Future of NP Practice Maybe A Two Edged Sword

    irvine123 replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    From what I understand as an NP you can not see patients in a different state if you are licensed in another

12. We Did Not Sign Up For This

    irvine123 replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    The main difference is why you should vote for Sanders. Firefighters and Cops are socialized where healthcare isn't. Did you really think corporations would be in the interest of their employees or...

13. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    irvine123 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    A national emergency where other countries with less gdp and budgets were better prepared for and had their staff equipped with supplies. Your a civilian not a soldier under attack from rockets, where...

14. Refusing Care of a COVID-19 Patient Due to Inappropriate PPE

    irvine123 replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Disaster Preparation

    You must be new to nursing. I have seen nurses refuse patients all the time and get assignments switched, that is not neglect. And if safety is at risk you CAN refuse. Dont quote laws or statutes if...

15. We Did Not Sign Up For This

    irvine123 replied to allnurses's topic in Disaster Preparation

    "We the people..." oh wait its always been about the corporations, just read about an ER DOC saying I thought we lived in a 1st world country...the media has fooled all of us for a while and made us...