Jules A

Jules A MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner

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  1. It seems like everyone but nurses make more money

    Jules A replied to rearviewmirror's topic in General Nursing

    Much of it is perspective. I made over $80,000 as a ADN worked weekends and holidays to get it but for a 2 year degree I thought that was mighty impressive. It truly is about living within your means,...

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

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

    I would agree with the above 100% if NP schools still required actual hands on RN experience which to the best of my knowledge is rare now. Nursing experience imo justified our light version of actual...

  3. Be honest: do you feel valued by your employer?

    Jules A replied to sunnyskies9's topic in General Nursing

    Some have and some don't but as I think back I'm not sure that corresponded completely with my overall job satisfaction. Its nice but not required for me. As for what CEOs make I liken it to rock...

  4. What's In A Name Badge?

    Jules A replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I wanted to clarify that you realized I was being sarcastic with my italicized whiny "because I worked so hard for it" comment. As previously mentioned I use NP and thats it.

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

    Jules A replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yikes that is like saying that just because someone has passed boards and have an active license they are competent to practice. I wish it were true but disagree in some cases. Unfortunately I have...

  6. How not to suck!

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

    If it makes you feel any better my program at a well known reputable state school sucked also but a majority of us had solid inpatient psych experience which in my opinion makes a difference and...

  7. Delayed Dependent Adult Abuse Reporting

    Jules A replied to catbox9's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds like a mess from the top down but it doesn't sound like you did anything that could be considered negligent and speculating as to why the delay in reporting was to cover things up is far...

  8. Do mandated reporter laws cross state lines?

    Jules A replied to quazar's topic in General Nursing

    I agree and like elkpark said it is up to CPS or APS to make the determination but as a member of society and especially as a nurse I would report regardless of where it was brought to my

  9. Medical Marijuana: Not sure what I'm doing..

    Jules A replied to LMT2BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I'd start with your PCP for information and guidance. I'm so sorry your family is dealing with this. ALS is one of the absolute worst diseases imo. Best wishes with finding whatever will make her...

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

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

    Sadly I wish this was still true. If someone has the money to pay tuition they are guaranteed a spot in a NP program

  11. How not to suck!

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

    From what I hear much of the complaints about new NPs is the lack of ability to practice independently upon graduation and the expectation of a prolonged orientation. Personally I wish our programs...

  12. Keeping your maiden name

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

    OMG I love this! I definitely would have done the hyphenated version of this. Jules Long-Dong it could not get any better than

  13. How not to suck!

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

    Excellent query, I wish more were this thoughtful instead of thinking since Online U provided them with a piece of paper saying they are able to prescribe medications to the unsuspecting public it...

  14. What's In A Name Badge?

    Jules A replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Beeeeecause I worked so hard for those letters and am very proud of them! Actually all joking aside my LPN was the most rigorous program of them all. Starting with my BSN they became embarrassingly...

  15. Work stress: where do you find support?

    Jules A replied to CaffeinePOQ4HPRN's topic in General Nursing

    My friends who are colleagues are the ones I feel best understand and are able to offer relevant insight and

  16. What's In A Name Badge?

    Jules A replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Who said anything about weekend CEs? My opinion, which apparently differs from your opinion and thats cool, is that all these letters are self-inflated overkill whether college degrees or not they add...

  17. What's In A Name Badge?

    Jules A replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Personally I didn't find nursing school all that rigorous so my own academic accomplishments don't really impress me. Perhaps it is because I started as a LPN but I could care less what my badge says...

  18. Hi I am a LVN with 30 yrs of nursing experience.

    Jules A replied to Vinsgirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I don't have any advice but wanted to welcome you, congratulate you on getting back into nursing as well as wishing you a brief and fruitful job

  19. Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    Jules A replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    We can chalk this up to different styles of negotiating I guess. I continue to disagree with asking for a little bit of everything like a Chinese menu because I think it is amateurish at best but also...

  20. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    Jules A replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    I wish this and a few other topics didn't always have to turn into a histrionic debate of the extremes. Just like we can't judge from where we sit whether the patient is drug seeking we also can't...

  21. Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    Jules A replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with negotiating at your present employer although I tend to limit my requests to one specific area as they all can be extrapolated into a dollar amount any way. In my experience asking for a...

  22. Order that says "Don't call MD for pain meds"?

    Jules A replied to Summers3's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent idea and to avoid those dreaded middle of the night calls I plan to add this statement to the admissions template on my psych unit. Just kidding

  23. "Fixin' to die"

    Jules A replied to ktwlpn's topic in Nursing News

    Gee, great, thanks, just what I need another hilariously inappropriate comment to use on the job where although an accurate assessment of the situation totally unprofessional. I can't

  24. Resigning: Counter Offer Advice?

    Jules A replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Since so many say definitely don't entertain a last ditch effort counter-offer by present employer I'm wondering if there are any caveats? I would agree it is a losing proposition if the workplace is...

  25. Resume

    Jules A replied to WORKIN-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't omit anything if you are being credentialed. Yeah it looks bad but if you are that miserable then you have to weigh the risks vs benefits of leaving a job so