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What is so hard to understand? Nurses are supposed to care for people. PERIOD. If your religion keeps you from caring for people, if your religion makes you hesitate before helping someone, ya know, until you can look into his or her personal life...what? that sounds so wrong to most people, and you know why? because it is.

exactly. AMEN. As usual, religious people misunderstand religious freedom to mean that they can subject others to THEIR beliefs. If you can't be true to your religion, and also take care of ALL people , no matter their private life, then you are FREE not to be a nurse. Nurses should take care of ALL people. period. First, DO NO HARM.

Yes, I think the Police are already doing that. this is a bad law. period.

This place seems to be the best I've found for botox and filer training in the US: https://aestheticmedicaltraining.com/ it's $1,650, for a one day class, and you can get a video package to go along with it for $100. They have them all over the country. •I would stay away from Empire Medical, very bad reviews and complaints on BBB, seems like it's some kind of scam. A very impressive one is Dr Martin's training Center in Barrie, Ontario (basically Toronto), but it is $4,500, yikes!, but it seems very comprehensive with hours of didactic to do before you get there, and then 2 dasy of in-person training with lots of hands-on injecting on both days. The thing is that if you don't start doing it right after the training, they say you will forget it, so I hate to take it and then hope I get a job or I've wasted the money. Being an NP is so very weird, lol. There should be mentoring programs for all new grads, and for anyone that wants to transition to a new field. It's really just luck of the draw if you get training somewhere.

hi, I'm thinking of taking a botox and filer class as well. What class did you take? how was it? thanks. I'm looking at one by the AMET, it's $1650 for a one day class. Also, Dr Martin's is 2 days and lots of didactic video, in Barrie, Canada, near Toronto, land looks very comprehensive, but it's $4500 - yikes!

Anne marie, Hello! I am an FNP, and have been doing a specialty for 5 years, but now wanting to get into Aesthetics, and thinking about taking a course in botox and fillers. it seems every job wants 1 year experience with injectables. Did the job you found not require that? or did they accept the training/certification as experience? I'm trying to figure out if it's worth the money for an expensive $1700 1 day class, or if I still won't be able to get hired. It's so maddening when no place will train you! thanks for your help.

I am looking into Aesthetic courses, and empire seems to have many bad reviews if you look at the better business bureau- BBB. they seem like a bit of a scam to me.

it looks like a great course, lots of hands on. much better than others I've seen. it is pretty pricey, though. Did you take this in hopes of getting a job in aesthetics, or did you already have one? I would like to change my career path, and would love to get this training, but every job for aesthetics I've seen advertised says they want you to be experienced for at least one year. I'm not sure if having training would matter, even if it is very good training. Ah, the catch 22 of being an NP - there is almost no way to get experience or on the job mentoring. or certainly it is rare.

Hi, it was with a start up neuropathy clinic (see above post for more info) but ended up closing because of a problem getting medicare reimbursements for our procedure. Too bad too,because it really worked very well for people. I've been with another start up Co now for the last 10 mos, but still not sure it will take off, but that's the way it goes with new Co's. I love it though and am learning a lot about the clinical and management aspects of running a healthcare business. If it works out then I will be thrilled, because I have been able to have one on one time with several physicians, and feel very confident in my abilities. That is a key factor for me to be happy in a job. It's Hard to find mentors, so if you have one, learn all you can, and appreciate it!

Oh Yes I will definitely give them a call when they are back on Friday. Im trying to get a bunch done while I'm off for a few days. i t will be nice to be free for another 5 years soon!

Thank you Juan, that's good news! I was going to count 4 pharmacology credits for each 12 hour class, since that's all I need, but do you know if there is a standard for determining pharmacology credit? Thanks again!

Hi I am renewing my certification for FNP with ANCC soon and am trying to find out if I can count my ACLS and PALS courses. It isnt clear on the website. These were my initial courses. They were certainly more involved and more difficult than any CE courses I have done, so I would think they would. Thanks, and Happy New Year!

On the GRE I got 90th percentile in verbal and 50th in math, thats all I remember, sorry dont remember a number, but I got in. Also agree with last poster, very expensive., and they don't use the money to get good preceptors, that is for sure, I think every school just scrambles to get anyone who agrees to precept a student. On the other hand, there are good sides too, and the name carries a of prestige and has definitely helped me get interviews and jobs.

Hi, I have been looking into Palliative Care as well and there are some people/MD's I've talked with that say your personality and desire to work in this field are the most important things, but then they also say it is necessary to have a very good understanding of pain management/narcotics before you can do the job. In other words, you can't just take the job without formal training. I'm curious what they told you was needed as far as your skills and if they said they were going to give you real training. thanks

Hi, sorry, it's disappointing for sure, but just get back up and get the next one scheduled and look on the bright side - you will rock it next time. I did well with the Fitzgerald study guide and cds, heard her voice in my sleep. I am a classic over thinker , and they helped me know what the test is looking for. Good Luck!

Sorry for my sp errors!

Thanks, every little bit helps. I haven't seen any jobs just doing the face to face visits, but that does sound good. Its odd, but I cant seem to find any information regarding NP's who work at Hospice, though there are lots of great stories from RNs and LPNs. Strange that their is so little on NPs, especially on this forum. I'm looking at a hospice admissions job, and also a general hospice NP patient care job, so I am trying to get more of an idea what it involves. I had one interview so far and was disappointed to here that the NPs are no longer attending the Interdisciplinary team meetings, which was one of the big positives I was looking forward to with hospice care. Really working together and the holistic aspect of it. They said it was due to new Medicare regulations requiring more frequent face to face visits, like you are doing, so there is no time for the NP to attend the weekly meetings. From what I have read, RNs had been doing hospice admissions, so maybe the new regulations require an ARNP to do admissions now? Anyway, I think I would enjoy it if given a chance, we 'll see.

I am considering two very diverse positions and would like some input First- position- Wellness chiropractor owned clinic, owner feels strongly about holistic wellness, and is starting a medical branch. I would be working with a very nice MD to get it going. Id be doing h and p's and trigger point and other injections, eventually urgent care type things as well and kind of make it whatever we want. Not sure of the salary, but might be around 85k to start, no health ins, but may do a stipend to pay my premium. Not sure yet of benefits. I really liked the owner,and the MD - its an established multi clinic practice. Second- part of the admissions team at a hospice. Id be first contact for patients considereing hospice, a lot of home visits and nursing homes. Wherever the patents are. Not exactly sure of the day to day but they seem willing to train For the hospice part if I can do the cliinical. I haven't done a lot of end of life but I think I would enjoy it. About the same salary but great benefits incl insurance ,good vacation, etc. I was wondering if they give all the vacation becasue its a Stressful job? I wonder what the learning curve is to be confident dealing with end of life cancer and chronic disease? I feel like if I immerse myself I can do it. If anyone works in either of these environments, I would apporeciate some insight/advice. Do you like your job? Stress? Satisfaction? Depressing? I like working with older people and I also like motivating people to make life changes, but these positions sure are different. Thanks in advance

Hi Yes, I love doing the assessment. I have been doing mostly in home assessments since April and I love meeting people and being able to answer their questions and make sure they are being taken care of. There seems to be a lot of money to be made doing these assessments, but so far it seems that the companies that are in charge of doing them are erratic at best.

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Hello fellow NP's Yes, These chronic care assessment jobs can be good, but usually all companies will promise 6 mos or more of work and only have about 1-2, so be careful and don't quit a good job for this. SCAM ALERT: do not work for this company - CALIFORNIA HOUSE CALL DOCTORS and Dr. ********* (btw, he is a PhD, not an MD) they are not paying their NP's and LPN's. He pays as little as he can to keep you on the hook, hoping you will get another paycheck. He hires more nurses after they realize they aren't getting paid and quit. I am in Florida, but I have seen his ads in CA, and they may be in other states as well. He may send you an email directly, so beware. Unfortunately, many of us got suckered in because this Company is affiliated with reputable Physicians offices through Wellmed and other legitimate healthcare groups. I don't know why they did not check into this company before contracting with him to hire NP's. We told Wellmed here in Florida, but since their contract is with him, there isn't much they can do for us.

Hi mystory, This is what happened. the lower stress job was nice, loved it, but since it was a start up in the area, it didnt work out (something to do with medicare reimbursements). So. The search goes on. They did reimburse me for my insurance, etc. I also consided the laser hair removal route, but that would be so limiting, so I wonder if we would have big trouble getting another job if we were there for several years, who knows? Retail clinics are another option, but then you have to work every other weekend and always be by yourself , nothings perfect. Lately I have been working with older people and enjoy it, so actually thinking about possibly getting a post masters in geriatrics. I know, its craziness, but Ive seen many many jobs for nursing homes that pay very well. I would want some specific training beofre taking that on though, but it would be a very stable job and the listings Ive seen seem to have a lot of autonomy. Could be stressfull I guess, but could be rewarding.

hi thanks for your responses! it's nice to hear a few different scenarios that illustrate the same point. I think it's about respect and ignorance lol. I filled in at a different clinic yesterday, where I don't usually work, and had an experienced LPN who was fabulous and had things ready for me to sign etc when I came in, but I realized the overriding feeling I got was that she had respect for my position and was trying to help me. I realized it wasnt something I felt a lot of at the other clinics. I asked her if she felt that the NP should be doing the Hx, etc and she said that the only time that had ever happened was when they were behind and her and the NP would do 2 at the same time and then she would take over once the NP could see the patient. makes sense to me. I have seen this on other posts on this forum as well where anyone from MA's to LPN's, RN's whatever, especially if they are in Nursing school, or NP school or thinking of going to school, think that they are just as "Good" as an NP and that they are just not appreciated.Sometimes they are very valuable employees from an office manager standpoint, and they are praised for "running the show", but due to ego issues, they then think they are the most important person in the clinic. (actually I have seen posts here where the NP was forced to quit because the Doctor would not fire a rude MA or office manager, so sometimes they are right) One time at an urgent care clinic (at a different place) the MA was bandaging a patients arm and I said something to the patient such as " You're in good hands, she's the best", and she responded by saying, "yea, I could be the NP, I just need a few more classes". I think she believed it.

Hi I would apprecite opinions on this from other NP's, not sure if it is something worth drawing a line in the sand about, but let's just say, it irks me. Basically the question is: When you are hired as an NP, should you have to do more menial LPN, MA tasks, just because you can? This seems wrong and I have not experienced it at other jobs. I am an FNP and work with several LPN's. the LPN's do pt hx and vitals, and get basic testing such as PPD and Urine tests. Once this is done, I see the patient and so a physical and write a note (paper charting). the Nurses have other duties as well, but there are not clear job duties listed (a big part of the problem) The previous NP, who I knew from a previous job, told me that it was not part of my job to do the Hx and vitals and PPD's and that I should not do it, becasue when she had offerred to help out, she was then expected to always do it. I saw with my own eyes that the nurses were purposefully not getting the History and vitals, and I cant say what they were doing, but when I was training, the clinic was way behind for this reason. Today, the employer, who is off site, told me that he met with the new clinic manager (an RN) and said that I would be expected to do RN duties as well since I am an RN, and mentioned HX and vitals. I didnt say anything but I wanted to say that that was ridiculous. Am I right? (To be clear: I have no problem with helping out when needed, but to hire me as an NP, and then tell me I have to work as an LPN or MA seems screwed up. ) I will be meeting with the Clinic manager and employer on Monday, it may not be a big deal, just wanted another take. Thanks!