Jules A

Jules A MSN

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  1. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    Jules A replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    This might be a good place to

  2. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    Jules A replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    Which I would have no qualms about if they made it clear prior to people starting the program. At this point their crappy pass rate is their problem and this approach feels like an abuse of power to...

  3. I don't understand bsn to dnp programs

    Jules A replied to direw0lf's topic in School, College Programs

    Kudos for being so thoughtful. I have seen many posts where the person is actually enrolled before they even realize what the curriculum entails, future positions they will be eligible for or expected...

  4. NP competing with a Pa

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

    Its excellent that you are all working well together, thats most important. I feel we are equals in most hospital settings although as you indicated we can practice independently but that doesn't...

  5. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    Jules A replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    Definitely make sure you have proof that you met the requirements to graduate without any ability for that to be altered then consider discussing with department chair and then Dean if no...

  6. CON withholding proof of graduation!!!!

    Jules A replied to KelERnurse's topic in General Students

    Unbelievable and really sad that a majority of us feel it is best to just comply. I can not believe that is even

  7. Too Many Nurse Practitioners?

    Jules A replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately there are plenty of direct entry NP programs that require no RN experience and in fact I have had a professor of a well known top 10 university tell me their focus was on retention so...

  8. Nursing school has made me not like nursing

    Jules A replied to kilcawleymarco's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school for me, especially my first go round in the LPN program, was horrid and burned me out but although the nursing profession's silliness continues to make me raise my eyebrows on a regular...

  9. Should DNP's be able to practice on their own? How do you feel about midlevel encroachment

    Jules A replied to curiousobserver's topic in Advanced Practice

    Seriously bummed because I wanted to love you. I tend to be more aligned with MDs than NPs and even liked a few of your posts in the general nurses forum despite them coming off as rather antiNP....

  10. Help - out of state field trip

    Jules A replied to maisy321's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely get in touch with your malpractice insurance policy holder. Is this something you want to do? Would scare the pants off me,

  11. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

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

    Oh but there is: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bhw/health-workforce-analysis/research/projections/primary-care-national-projections2013-2025.pdf...

  12. Bullies

    Jules A replied to dream'n's topic in School

    I saw the article on MSN and the picture of that beautiful, sweet baby will forever stick in my mind. Heartbreaking and that the assaults and bullying took place in his school in this day and age when...

  13. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

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

    To answer your title NO I am not happier as a NP than I was as a RN but I thoroughly enjoyed being a RN. I am very happy and there are aspects like the money and autonomy but being a NP is extremely...

  14. Student--decisions....advice please!

    Jules A replied to summerstargazer27's topic in General Nursing

    Relax, you have plenty of time! Keep an open mind and see what clinical experiences speak to you. Perhaps try to get a day or two on a burn unit if your school can arrange it. I've known those who...

  15. DNP vs MSN - PMHNP

    Jules A replied to jimmy_pearce's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi jimmy_pearce, I resisted even opening this because I'm weary of the sudden rush for everyone to become a NP without ever working as a RN which imvho is crucial prior to attempting our quickie...

  16. Do psychotropic meds contribute to poor decision making sometimes?

    Jules A replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I had money on this after reading your initial response. :) Anxiety absolutely can be crippling and often requires pharmacologic treatment however my opinion of benzodiazepines, if that is in fact...

  17. 100k in loans worth it?

    Jules A replied to ravindram's topic in General Nursing

    First kudos I love to hear of anyone working really hard and making bank but your number puzzles me. What is your base hourly rate? $250,000 a year is $120 an hour straight time and even at a high RN...

  18. Too Many Nurse Practitioners?

    Jules A replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    I nominate RegularNurse as CEO for the CCNE. Something has got to change. This is the most refreshing thing I have read in years. Unfortunately I'm one of the grumpy old NPs who won't live long...

  19. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

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

    In my opinion it would be an excellent thing for our profession if these programs were selective, stringent, consistent and actually increased our clinical acumen which at present I do not believe to...

  20. Any one pursuing a DNP, this fall?

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

    Unfortunately it is no longer especially prestigious or rare. "There were eight DNP programs in 2004. To date, 52 DNP programs have been accredited by CCNE, and an additional 69 DNP programs are...

  21. Brave or just stupid?

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

    My experience has been different and I am forever thankful for both my years as a floor RN and the nurses who now care for my patients 24/7. Although being a NP in psych is different in the tasks I...

  22. Brave or just stupid?

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

    But the real problem, imo, lies with the schools telling her and a bazillion others "absolutely just pony up $50,000 and you too can be a NP." It will be interesting to see how this all shakes out a...

  23. DNP vs MD/DO

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

    Yeah but the MDs have done nothing to assist them or us with NP requirements other than complain. In my opinion the reason nurses haven't put a stop to this farce of admitting anyone who can fog up a...

  24. DNP vs MD/DO

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

    Its unfortunate that the MD organizations didn't fight for tougher NP education requirements and instead have largely, imo, sat back and just complained about us. Now the cow is out of the barn with...

  25. DNP vs MD/DO

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

    Exactly. The outcomes of basic conditions such as otitis media likely lend themselves to excellent results even if a 5yo diagnosed and prescribed. 1. Did they actually have an ear infection? Either...