Jules A

Jules A MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner

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  1. Future Market Saturation

    Jules A replied to guest538567's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My area is becoming more aware of the different quality of programs and their students

  2. Brave or just stupid?

    Jules A replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then that makes our 500 hours even more

  3. How much RN experience?

    Jules A replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do I understand you correctly in that the students you are describing had some actual RN experience? If so that makes sense and I definitely don't think years and years are required but definitely...

  4. How much RN experience?

    Jules A replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Definitely get some solid salary info before you invest your time and money. You need this to make an informed

  5. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

    Jules A replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Although sadly the law doesn't curb the plethora of additional, imo frivolous, certifications, undergrad, non nursing ABCs that I have seen trailing behind some's sigs which certainly seems ego...

  6. How much RN experience?

    Jules A replied to amzyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    On this side of the country RN experience in new grad NPs is getting rarer and the desire for more experience from employers seems to be increasing, at least at the three facilities where I work, as...

  7. Recently met a FNP grad from Chamberlain

    Jules A replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    While I can't speak about the school you mentioned there is definitely a reduction in NP openings due to over saturation and most employers are now scrutinizing the applicant's prior RN experience or...

  8. Malpractice insurance

    Jules A replied to luluseed's topic in Advanced Practice

    How about the company you used as a

  9. Should I pursue DNP FNP?

    Jules A replied to jensfbay's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    With the exception of mortgages I don't do anything I can't pay for up front. I'd recommend saving up so you you can pay for the tuition then do the MSN first with the DNP if you feel it is worth it...

  10. Direct entry graduate nursing school advice -NP

    Jules A replied to JTravelsTheWorld's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My opinion is that having inpatient acute unit psychiatric experience is absolutely crucial prior to becoming a PMHNP although its obvious the majority of schools disagree. Hmmmm I wonder if they have...

  11. Best GRE prep books??

    Jules A replied to Cath9789's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was very happy with this site. GRE Prep | Magoosh Online GRE Prep &

  12. Questions about the NP role? (Required for NP class-please help!)

    Jules A replied to NurseLyndsay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So I'm sure you know much of the purpose of these type assignments is to get you out in the community networking, right? If you don't even know 1 NP to ask these questions to it is unfortunate and...

  13. Dual roles under same employer

    Jules A replied to Bkonasek's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You make several excellent points most especially about being realistic regarding our skill set. Although I'm also a BC FNP I don't have nearly the breadth or depth of knowledge to adequately serve as...

  14. Dual roles under same employer

    Jules A replied to Bkonasek's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been told Delaware is moving toward requiring the appropriate board certification in specialties where there is one which I think is a positive move. Hopefully it would result in increased...

  15. Future Market Saturation

    Jules A replied to guest538567's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lol, no need to disagree I was just suggesting a possibility, adding my opinion and sharing what I know to be true regarding wages in my

  16. Future Market Saturation

    Jules A replied to guest538567's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wonder if part of the difficulty attracting applicants is the low rate of pay? FNPs in this area make that much without anywhere near the level of skill or precarious population you are caring for....

  17. Dual roles under same employer

    Jules A replied to Bkonasek's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on your BON. In my state FNPs are not allowed to practice solely in psych without having the board certification and can have their license sanctioned. If you are able do consider whether your...

  18. Advice for an FNP student please!

    Jules A replied to LucyLou88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Joining and attending activities with your state's NP program is an excellent way to meet contacts. Your work pedigree should be a big plus. I'd also shake the sheets with your friends/colleagues in...

  19. Radiation Therapy opportunities

    Jules A posted a topic in Radiology

    Hi, I know someone considering a Radiation Therapy AA degree program. Would you be so kind as to offer your insights into the availability of jobs? Are they an appreciated part of your team? What...

  20. Advice for an FNP student please!

    Jules A replied to LucyLou88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I always recommend having your own support system of professional contacts that will result in hand picked, high quality preceptors. I only precept students I know, and like, or someone who comes by...

  21. Question for the PMHNP's

    Jules A replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in Advanced Practice

    Without a doubt an inpatient, locked, adult unit will give you the best exposure to presentations, meds and adverse reactions. Search here there are many threads on this

  22. What makes a good manager?

    Jules A replied to Lev's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, this! Actually has the ability to help out on the floor! I'm sure there are exceptions but my favorite nurse managers have been the ones who have been there done that. Seasoned nurses who were...

  23. PMHNP Prospects for night owl

    Jules A replied to SorenRN1545637612's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ED is most likely the place where night owl PMH-NPs can work the big issue, imo, is that they often attempt to turf off admin and social work tasks on the NP in an effort reduce staffing. I would not...

  24. What does your outside-of-work-life look like?

    Jules A replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since I still work excessive hours, including weekends and holidays, my free time is similar but I also enjoy staying busy and making money. For me being a NP is way more stressful mentally and...

  25. For APRNs: What's your lifestyle like?

    Jules A replied to CDC0810's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My lifestyle is almost exactly the same as when I was a RN with the biggest exceptions being nicer hotels and more expensive restaurants. We have always lived simply, have an aversion to debt and...