Jules A

Jules A MSN

Family Nurse Practitioner

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  1. Bullying while working as NP

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

    I wonder if my idea of bullying is different than others. If working with nasty people who aren't always nice to me immediately is bullying then maybe I have been bullied and am too dense to realize...

  2. New Grad NP: 5 year contract with monetary prepayment if canceled early

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

    At first I was like no way but your post added some positives to taking this job that might make it worth negotiating especially that you know others who work there and enjoy it. However some of it...

  3. How are you saving for retirement?

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

    So they actually do sell you just can't count on making money on resale? Makes sense, anything will sell if the price is right and you aren't in a hurry. My way works kind of opposite in that I rarely...

  4. How are you saving for retirement?

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

    Yikes talk about babysitting. I have no interest in something that would require this much attention but certainly admire anyone willing to do things that the ordinary Joe wouldn't ever consider in an...

  5. How are you saving for retirement?

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

    College towns are a great idea especially if you get Mommy and Daddy to sign the lease but with regard to the low priced rental areas my biggest concern in addition to getting people in who truly just...

  6. How are you saving for retirement?

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

    Your income is at the mercy of the tenants but hopefully the good tenants will out number the bad ones especially if you are particular going into the arrangement. As for the housing bubble I took...

  7. How low would you go?

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

    And with that population? Are you kidding me? It makes me sick that NPs would even consider doing this when I made almost twice that with my ADN. As I have said before with many things nursing we...

  8. More RN experience = better NP job outlook?

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

    It varies but surely can't hurt to have experience and professional contacts in the specialty you will be pursuing. Personally I think it shows poor planning to have no experience or professional...

  9. Needing advice

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

    That sounds like an excellent plan. Even just the process of interviewing different places will increase your professional contacts. Perhaps include that you could give NP references when looking for...

  10. Nursing student looking for MH advice

    Jules A replied to aford87's topic in Psychiatric

    Just relax, breathe and let the conversation happen naturally. I'm doubting they will send you into do a full assessment on your first day. See where a light, pleasant conversation takes you. It will...

  11. Needing advice

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

    I know this might not be ideal but consider working, likely during the day, in a setting where you will be working as a NP in the future. A sacrifice now could make a big difference in future...

  12. Needing advice

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

    I totally hear what you are saying and can offer both some suggestions as well as some reasons why NPs aren't lining the streets offering to take on whatever Tom, Dick or Harriett decides they are...

  13. Alphabet Soup

    Jules A replied to Jlt4075's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nice.

  14. Child psych: low summer census blues

    Jules A replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in Psychiatric

    This is a great way to transition and after the summer you should be ready for the influx that will come the week after school starts. It will be what you are used to doing only way more. Warning it...

  15. Help Certification without BSN, etc

    Jules A replied to ddtjohnson's topic in Psychiatric

    I would request they pay for the exam and also possibly seek a small increase in wages after you become

  16. Alphabet Soup

    Jules A replied to Jlt4075's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    And the -C or -BC is sooooo important because we would be practicing without being board certified. Shaking my head. Your best bet is to find out what those in your area tend to use. I prefer short...

  17. MD to NP

    Jules A replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for responding. I did BSN to MS program for my PsychNP and had everything that Hopkins requires except biostats. Vanderbilt and Mass Gen have nothing different for the RN to NP program. I...

  18. Two nurse practitioners Murdered in their home

    Jules A replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How very

  19. MD to NP

    Jules A replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Would you mind adding some of these programs? I'm not doubting you just would like to have schools to refer to as I'm often asked by prospective students where they will get a decent education and in...

  20. Any NPs start from LPN?

    Jules A replied to BabyFood26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did also. I went LPN, ADN, BSN to NP. The raise I received from LPN to ADN was significant, like $14 an hour as I recall. The step wise approach served me well because I was able to make money the...

  21. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    Jules A replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What a shame it is so difficult. Anyone with any sense realizes a skilled therapist is the key to patient's recovery and growth. The medication I prescribe in most cases except perhaps the most severe...

  22. Considering PMHNP program, looking for input from PMHNPs or current students.

    Jules A replied to MindfulMSWRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sorry to hijack OP but for the love of Pete does anyone find this fact as alarming as I

  23. What do you do to volunteer and give back?

    Jules A replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss and appreciate the work you have done to help

  24. Is this something i should follow through with?

    Jules A replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it depends on the market in your area. Would ACNP be a better choice for your interests? There is no way I would have taken on the responsibility and 24/7 availability required to work as a NP...

  25. What do you do to volunteer and give back?

    Jules A replied to traumaRUs's topic in General Nursing

    I thought you explained it perfectly and was nodding in agreement. I want to leave this earth thinking I did some things that made it a better place. Your comment below really resonated with