MS, APRN, BC, FNP

I mention this only as a negotiating tip and to illustrate don't under estimate how much people love you. There was a company that offered $45 an hour. I said fifty. They said okay, fifty. I reconsidered and thought, you know I just value my time t...

As a NP I really do wish I could look at the MD credential and trust in that when I consult but it's not possible with some. My patients and I have been burned more than once by making that assumption. I made the mistake of passing the buck to an M...

Depending on the state, you my be able to open an independent practice, but billing insurances can be problematic. Many insurances require a NP to have hospital priviledges and that typically requires a consulting doc. If you open a cash clinic you ...

What are they paying? I thought typically these clinics only pay at the most maybe 85,000 a year. What NP with 20 years experience would work for that little?

I think new grads are what they're looking for. From what I understand from an article I've read, the patient fills out a questionaire and a software program tells the NP what to do. Now isn't that just special. The computer tells you whether or n...

I'm not offended at all. What I don't understand is how some of the MDs I've seen have even graduated at all because the depth and breadth of understanding you speak of certainly hasn't manifested itself in their standard of practice. I can think o...

Advertising?? Who's advertising? Where are these ads? When I'm diagnosing and prescribing in my practice, what am I doing? I know what the correct answer is, but it kind of feels like the other answer. Although, I do have a nurse that does all the n...

When a NP graduates from school, he/she should not be practicing independently. When a doc graduates from their pre med program, they of course should not be practicing independently. Both providers go through a kind of residency where they see patie...

I think if you ask any MD if NPs are a suitable replacement for an MD in a rural underserved area or a poor urban area. They would say a NP is a suitable replacement for an MD. If you ask them the same question in a high paid metro area, the answer w...

Currently I am making $35 an hour with benefits which I would never have accepted by itself. I also get one third of the profits. This generally adds up to about $120,000 a year. It's always good to inquire about a productivity bonus.

Ahhhh yes, westcoastgirls are always looking for that free dinner. What I hate is when big pharma buys me dinner and then wants me to put out. I don't know what to tell you, pharmeceutical reps just find me, and I get invited. When your established a...

I thought it stood for mediocre dumba$$. Sorry, I couldn't resist.

I've about had it with dumb*sses like him. I've seen time and time again that an MD after their name means nothing in some cases. There are some NPs that are better than MDs in many areas and of course some MDs that are more competent than NPs. IT...

If you want to make $90-135 dollars an hour it's out there. .......and who wouldn't want to work in a dynamic and interesting enviroment. California Great opportunity for Nurse Practitioners!!! XXXXX is a preferred provider of basic medial care s...

You hit the nail on the head. It seems the OP has a very high opinion of MDs just because they have MD after their name. I would like to stress to the OP that having MD after your name means absolutely nothing. I place emphasis on the competence of t...

I don't see anything wrong with a DNP saying: "Hello, I'm Dr. Smith, your nurse practitioner today. How are you doing?" This way the patient can rest assured that they are not getting an MD, and are recieving the best care available.

Another Employer that is doing the right thing. posted August 8,2006 Cardiology ARNP In XXX, we are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join a growing cardiology group. This is an independent position, where you will be building your own patient base. ...

I'm not sure about other states, but my doc is just there for me to consult with if needed, and to take over if necassary. At first he may review your charts alot, but as he gets more confident in your care, he may not review them at all. you'll also...

I propose: MP (medical practitioner) Nurse in the title just really doesn't seem appropriate. What I do is really pretty far away from being a nurse.

That's a tough one. One of the big advantages of being an MD is the money thing, but I think that is changing for NPs as they stand up and start demanding what their worth. Other than that, I function as any other primary care provider. -I only n...

Follow your bliss, do what will bring you the most joy, and the money will come. Though, you might need to relocate to get it. Sometimes it's hard to know what your specialty is when your first starting down the road. Switching to family will allow y...

It all starts with threads like this that make more and more NPs aware of what they should be expecting and demanding from prospective employers. We as NPs must leave those rapist employers offering 65K high and dry with no NPs to staff their positio...

here's a recent job listing that is where most employers should be in their offers. posted sept 12th family practice arnp for seattle, washington area we are seeking a family nurse practitioner to join a growing family practice group with several...

Here's some more good info on productivity bonuses. complete article at link http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/413405 In another, simpler, productivity arrangement, the NP agrees to bill twice his or her salary, and agrees that the NP will receive...

I'm glad you were able to start near 100K and still are moving up. It's NPs like you that make it better for all of us. What state are you in? What kind of business?