Jules A

Jules A MSN

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  1. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Jules A replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    This was a similar realization for me also as well as when I saw the difference a skilled prescriber could make in a patient's illness as opposed to a poor prescriber it seemed like a natural...

  2. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Jules A replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I also went from my ADN to BSN ect. and found my entire BSN and most of my MSN was relatively useless nursing fluff. Not to totally discount all the "Now That You Have An Advanced Degree You Are Uber...

  3. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Jules A replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    It is unfortunate and I'm sure your experience is rather common. Perhaps the schools have some altruistic motive that doesn't involve separating you from your hard earned dollars as they regal you...

  4. Whatever happened to going to school to be a nurse?

    Jules A replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience it is the greedy schools convincing everyone they need to stay and contribute another $50k+ to the university's pocketbook because advanced degrees are the latest and

  5. New psych NP question

    Jules A replied to Jmartin2376's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Preaching to the choir! PCPs and even other psych prescribers don't have the stones to say NO and offer alternative solutions especially when patients start screaming, crying and threatening. It can...

  6. NP Salaries?

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

    Is this acceptable with your BON? In my state FNPs can be sanctioned for practicing outside their scope if they do much more than depression and

  7. New psych NP question

    Jules A replied to Jmartin2376's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hopefully your practice isn't adverse to you either firing or being fired if in fact these patients aren't just unfortunate in that they had a poor prescriber but are drug seeking. I'd recommend...

  8. Experienced NPs

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

    Good point and I continue to be surprised at the entitled attitudes and expectation of a parade in their honor for simply doing what is expected but that is a complaint I have about our society in...

  9. DNP Fluff

    Jules A replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Mine was more like an intro to pharm. I studied a bit but it wasn't challenging. My psych pharm class was easy because I had been a RN doling out these meds for years so yeah not really learning much...

  10. DNP Fluff

    Jules A replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This seriously should be the minimum requirement of any program that leads to diagnosing/prescribing privileges and at the very least I can not believe DNP programs don't require additional pharm...

  11. Need tips on where to look for backup, please.

    Jules A replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Please let us know how it works

  12. NP Salaries?

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

    Yes, I do medication management

  13. Is age just a number?

    Jules A replied to B52Bomber's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't be calling any of the above "Doctor" and I don't ask anyone their age. I do vet all who might be diagnosing and prescribing for me so I would have an idea of how long they had been in...

  14. Experienced NPs

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

    Do you really want preceptors picked by these universities who are admitting anyone who can pay tuition? Not me again I went to a well respected brick and mortar university and yet the quality of...

  15. Experienced NPs

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

    Agree and yes dentists, who I'm not a fan of and question whether I'm coming out alive most visits, other MD specialties and CRNAs have rigorous admission process and previous experience requirements....

  16. Need tips on where to look for backup, please.

    Jules A replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have no legal background so this is just my opinion but I'm not sure why you feel they are still your patients or the practice has a legal obligation to send them your way. What would you like the...

  17. New grad FNP: "Where else are you interviewing?"

    Jules A replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Advanced Practice

    Excellent! A $35,000 difference in pay is huge and if that offer doesn't come through I'd be hesitant to take the other one for so much less. My guess would be that if one place is paying that much...

  18. New grad FNP: "Where else are you interviewing?"

    Jules A replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Advanced Practice

    Many congratulations! You are wise and I agree we should be interviewing prospective employers rather than just hoping someone will be willing to throw us a crumb. The above quote is also true and...

  19. Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    Jules A replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    Excellent, relevant information but worth noting I have been told teaching hospitals also like hiring the fresh faced new grads over seasoned providers because they can pay them low wages and they...

  20. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    Jules A replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry no clue, I've been on call since the day before Thanksgiving and my brain is toast. I tend to quote someone if I'm lobbing in their path though. Try as I swear I do subtlety isn't my strong...

  21. Why Can Pre-Med Students Know Their Choice But Nursing Students "Can't"?

    Jules A replied to Shookclays's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree but also place a high value on maturity and

  22. NP Salaries?

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

    I love that you are doing your research ahead of time and aren't afraid to ask the hard hitting questions. Definitely google information on compensation, taxes and investing outside of the nursing...

  23. New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

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

    The only problem with this strategy is that since you started low you will move up slowly and usually requires future job changes to actually see any money. In my experience most new jobs are willing...

  24. Experienced NPs

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

    Agree wholeheartedly! The schools would still make the same money even if they tightened the admission criteria because as with undergrad eventually even the less than stellar applicants would be able...

  25. Advance Practice Preceptorships - Should students find their own preceptors?

    Jules A replied to husky171's topic in Advanced Practice

    Make it MDs and I'm in!