Jules A

Jules A MSN

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  1. How to get un-barred

    Jules A replied to emb92250's topic in General Nursing

    I also don't think it will matter because you aren't seeking employment with the hospital. I'd probably call HR and ask if I was on their no hire list. This is definitely one advantage of not becoming...

  2. Nurse at a community event

    Jules A replied to michaelaellie's topic in General Nursing

    I believe RNs are capable of first aid or assessing when a person would need to go to the hospital for an evaluation, right? I probably wouldn't do it myself but with a team, often EMTs you would be...

  3. Getting to Know You - Getting to Know All About You!

    Jules A replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Probably not exactly cause and effect and just anecdotally I have seen many either work until they are asked to leave because they are no longer fit for duty or until they get sick and then die. I...

  4. Student needing guidance

    Jules A replied to Amber98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You make some good points but I wanted to add that that while I was taking BSN classes I made $160,000 as a RN. While I understand life can get in the way and some will not go back to school to me to...

  5. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

    Jules A replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Would have just liked this insightful post until you had to go and add the edit.

  6. "smart enough" for DNP program?

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

    There are plenty of schools who will accept any gpa, with a horrid resume and essay so just pull out the credit card and start

  7. RN to PA

    Jules A replied to RNPA93's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi Jelly (always wanted to say that, great name!) I think you sound like a very bright girl and it speaks volumes about your insight that you not only have awareness of the self esteem components in...

  8. Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    Jules A replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    Excellent point about the oncall and also weekends. I'm all for working them but get paid a premium. Is 18 a lot of patients? Not being smart just asking. In psych inpatient providers have anywhere...

  9. Student needing guidance

    Jules A replied to Amber98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked around 30h a week while I was getting my ADN but worked full time when I got my

  10. Student needing guidance

    Jules A replied to Amber98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi and welcome, kudos for making a smart financial choice right out of the gate. My advice would be to keep your grades up and you should have no problem getting into a school for your BSN. The great...

  11. Getting to Know You - Getting to Know All About You!

    Jules A replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Did I say stop living? Sorry, I meant that it is my understanding that retirement means you stop

  12. Getting to Know You - Getting to Know All About You!

    Jules A replied to Carol Ebert's topic in General Nursing

    Kudos Joan! I'm planning on doing it 100% also. As soon as the NP bubble bursts which I can see in the horizon and if that doesn't happen I will tap out at 62. I have enough money and investments...

  13. RN to PA

    Jules A replied to RNPA93's topic in Advanced Practice

    I heard that and was impressed because in my area the biggies pay squat in exchange for their fine name on your resume, lol. Plus they have a brilliant psychiatrist there who I absolutely adore, if...

  14. Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    Jules A replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    Excellent for you and your colleagues but not exactly what I was talking about when you quoted me so to clarify: I was referring to what I have seen in the way of NPs who apply for hospital positions...

  15. Confused and discourage

    Jules A replied to gjmaxe's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I can understand you are disappointed by getting into the LPN program instead of a RN program but I started as a LPN and wouldn't have it any other way. My LPN program was far more rigorous than my...

  16. DNP vs MSN

    Jules A replied to susie6785's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yeah I'd search this section and the DNP section for plenty of spirited threads on this very

  17. PCP refuses to release client's labs despite signed consent/release

    Jules A replied to smartblnde's topic in General Nursing

    Really? My secretary gets labs from the lab where it was drawn all the time without even sending consent. Do you have a physician or NP you are affiliated with? I wonder if they might get a more...

  18. Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    Jules A replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry to hijack OP but traumaRUs is free health insurance common in your area? All the hospitals and hospitalist groups here that I am aware of provide excellent coverage but at a reduced cost. I...

  19. Debating on becoming a nurse practitioner or a doctor

    Jules A replied to hannahmarie0116's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome! If I was as smart and mature as you are at 16 there is no way I would have become a nurse and instead would have definitely done medical school. In my opinion the medical school...

  20. Nurse Practitioner Contract Negotiation

    Jules A replied to Combative's topic in Advanced Practice

    Excellent that you have worked with this physician group and know the routine that will help you figure out how many hours of work this actually translates to and adjust your salary accordingly. First...

  21. RN to PA

    Jules A replied to RNPA93's topic in Advanced Practice

    While I can't wager a guess on the ANCCs involvement what I can say is I agree 100% that the rampant credentialing of anyone who can pay tuition is detrimental to our profession. And the Magnet thing...

  22. Locum tenens for 3 mo as first PMHNP job?

    Jules A replied to spooner2014's topic in Advanced Practice

    I appreciate your honesty and reflection but can't help think what a disgrace our schools don't prepare "independent practitioners" to practice independently upon

  23. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

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

    Hats off to you I wet my pants throughout whatever general chemistry I was forced to take. So although I should probably have ignored RockMay's last comment the assertion that NPs are less intelligent...

  24. What made you want to be a nurse?

    Jules A replied to MollyM99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi and welcome! There is a recent thread about what nurses love about nursing that you might want to check out. I did it as a second career thinking it would offer a a variety of work settings,...

  25. DNP Dual Certification

    Jules A replied to SuperRN8726's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is it only 1 extra semester to cover the entire ACNP? YIKES that sounds insane however if that is what your school is offering and you are comfortable that you could practice in that arena...