Starphoenix

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1. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you, ERNP. I do appreciate your response. I misunderstood with the particular

2. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   That's wonderful, and quite draining, I'm sure. I have been a mental-health counselor in an inpatient crisis intervention unit for children. I do understand the complexities! It was always...

3. Pros & Cons?

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4. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thanks, but I hope to hear from ERNP for clarity. It wasn't phrased in such a way that I'd gather what you described. I do know about the challenges of treating a person with both medical and...

5. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you for "biting." I wondered why you called attention to not forgetting the "special patient population with psychiatric challenges." That's kind of insulting, don't you think? I happen to be...

6. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Wow! That's some schedule and responsibility! I, too, thrive on chaos, so I was chomping at the bit reading this. :) Thank you for responding. Any other

7. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   No formal background, only what I've gleaned from years of illness and research. :wink2: I plan to enter an RN to MSN program. (Please, I want no debate here about the merits of experience, etc. )...

8. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you for your reply! I know I either want to be an Adult NP in an office setting (working with a specific population), or a Geriatric

9. Pros & Cons?

   Starphoenix posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hello. I am 39 years old. I'm considering going back to school for nursing. I'm interested in becoming an NP. Please offer me the following: What are the pros and cons of being an NP? Really let...

10. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    I appreciate all the "dirt," Kate! I wonder if pay has improved now that they are a magnet hospital. I'd worry about my husband finding suitable work. He's an electronics tech, and he doesn't make...

11. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you, Palmo! My husband and I have considered moving to Otsego or Delaware Counties. When you say the pay is deplorable, could you be more specific? Is that allowed here? I wonder what the pay...

12. Recommend Meridian Hospitals?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you for the recommendation, Harriet. I wish you much success in your relocation,

13. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    I'm sorry, Empath, that you had such a poor experience! I appreciate your input. This concerns me, of course. I was surprised since it is a magnet hospital. I would expect better patient care. How...

14. Recommend Meridian Hospitals?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Thank you, Steve, for responding. I appreciate your input! I wish you the best of luck. And I'm somewhat familiar with Spartanburg, as I lived in Greenville for a

15. Recommend Bassett In Cooperstown?

    Starphoenix replied to Starphoenix's topic in New York Nursing

    Thank you! That does indeed