Jules A

Jules A MSN

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  1. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    Jules A replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    In my area there hasn't been a shortage of RNs in over 15 years and NPs? Sheesh a dime a dozen. Its a shame nursing hasn't been cognizant of this and instead of just fattening the greedy universities'...

  2. Compassion Fatigue

    Jules A replied to Michelle Rhodes's topic in General Nursing

    When I first heard the term I thought it was just another load of co-dependent nursing BS for PsyDs to do fluffy research on but upon further examination I realized I had it to some degree. For me...

  3. Forcing patients to attend groups?

    Jules A replied to femaleRN's topic in Psychiatric

    But seriously on an inpatient acute unit there is not the time or ability to build up the trust and relationships that will really do much for the long term. Groups are more about basic behavioral...

  4. 1 year DNP without clinicals?

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

    Yeah I thought the same thing but on further examination it appears many are requiring 1,000 "clinical hours" that they are counting from a Masters degree. I did psych and post masters FNP so I...

  5. Average DNP loans

    Jules A replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Lol, but wait you can moonlight in residency so that will chip away some of your losses and will have truly earned the right to call yourself Dr. :) The brand new psychiatrists in my area are starting...

  6. How not to suck!

    Jules A replied to NP2bman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well

  7. Obsessed with Scrubs

    Jules A replied to Longleggedstar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I'm out. Despite being tall and thin I had no interest in anything form fitting or figure flattering when I as working the floor. Inner City Scrub Outlet for $9.99 each piece was the best I could...

  8. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    Jules A replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    So very true. One of the worst RNs I ever worked with was a CNL so incompetent they were fired from two RN jobs threw more money at the university and voila a NP

  9. Average DNP loans

    Jules A replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You need to also consider 3 years of lost wages. As a RN that would have cost me an additional $240,000 so if my math is correct you are looking at more like a debt load of

  10. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    Jules A replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, yeah, OP get back to us and with an update on how "low stress" the low to no income folks with somatic, mental and addictions issues are to care for.

  11. Forcing patients to attend groups?

    Jules A replied to femaleRN's topic in Psychiatric

    Unless we are talking about psychotic, severely intellectually disabled or TBI patients I don't adjust my plan of care based on whether they will likely get agitated or not. In fact I believe in many...

  12. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    Jules A replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    Lol, be careful I have taken more than one verbal spanking here after asserting we should be aware of our mental shelf life and retire while we are still lucid. I believe the general consensus is one...

  13. Should nursing pay remain modest?

    Jules A replied to Longleggedstar's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds exactly like what is happening to

  14. Gift for a pt

    Jules A replied to mountainjc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree that you can't give a gift personally but what about asking if the unit could chip in for a small holiday token gift for all the patients on the unit? We do it in psych so its not from any...

  15. Do you invest?

    Jules A replied to William2's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! I'm big on planning for my own future rather than counting on social security and having to forgo my coveted cabana boy. When I was eligible for Roth IRAs I maxed them out every year. I...

  16. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    Jules A replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    Amen

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

    Jules A replied to spooner2014's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have no info on CA and am surprised the rates are so low but its becoming more supply than demand unfortunately. As for locum work if you are like you said confident in your prescribing and...

  18. Challenge exam for CNA/LPN/LVN

    Jules A replied to Lakambini's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At my school you were eligible for your CNA after the first or second semester of LPN school it is possible you could get that license although I don't think it would be likely to sit for the LPN...

  19. I got accepted

    Jules A replied to emerriwe's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! My best advice is stay on top of your studies. Even with working I forced myself to study at least a little 6 nights a week. Start strong each semester, aim for an A to give yourself...

  20. INR 5.2 read as 2.5

    Jules A replied to Ethio22's topic in General Nursing

    So did they bleed to death or are they in ICU? When I saw the title I was thinking meh definitely a mistake but I've seen way higher INRs without a major issue then I opened the thread and

  21. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    Jules A replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Lol, very possibly, and for whatever reason it makes for disturbing outcomes. I'm glad someone else has noticed this and it isn't just me in line for the accusations of ageism. :) I truly don't think...

  22. Do mandated reporter laws cross state lines?

    Jules A replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    It doesn't sound like the OP is going to anyway but although technically if the OP is a family member, it is out of state and they aren't actually the patient's nurse I personally would consider...

  23. Seeking job choice advice...appreciate all feedback

    Jules A replied to Lucky724's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a preference for hospital work vs clinic work? That is a big difference and to me would be a major deciding factor. Have you talked to other RNs there and verified the guaranteed hours for...

  24. What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    Jules A replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'd laugh too if in my area we actually didn't have a fair amount of 1/2 senile old farts still writing for whatever pills their clients with SUD were requesting. At least anecdotally that is what I...

  25. What's In A Name Badge?

    Jules A replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    YeahhhOK and the bolded doesn't sound even the slightest bit petty or as if belittling others