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  1. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

    scubadude replied to lvICU's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does UHG have a slump at the beginning of the year like

  2. NP's answering to Nursing Management?

    scubadude replied to ohiosam2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is entirely inappropriate to be managed by "nurse managers". Just because the same board licenses us in many states does not mean that an RN is qualified to supervise or manage us. The argument...

  3. Official NP "No Fly" list

    scubadude replied to bsnanat2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    While it ultimately up to the student to make their educational decisions. How about specific names of schools that are on these lists for those considering these sub-par schools. Many have no idea...

  4. Men's Health NP Specialty

    scubadude replied to guest769224's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't see a specialty such as this happening anytime soon but what do I really know. While much of the stuff is general practice other areas such as TRT and ED do require a much more delicate...

  5. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    scubadude replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    Female patient: Why did you become a male nurse? Me: Because I couldn't afford the surgery to be a female nurse! Yeah, keeping all my parts intact is the best part about being a male

  6. Maryville University Summer 2014

    scubadude replied to Tropical_rn1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I recently started the program and like it as much as one can enjoy theory type classes. The schedule is nice, for the first year it is 8 week classes back to back. One class at a time. Then it...

  7. Maryville FNP entry class of January 2014

    scubadude replied to naimaluv's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I just found out a couple days ago that I was

  8. ATT from Board of Nursing

    scubadude replied to JenRN30's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Last I knew, it is the boards policy to review the transcripts and send the ok to Parsons within two weeks. Then ATT from Parsons within a day or

  9. salary -Huntsville, AL.

    scubadude replied to MyTimeNow's topic in General Nursing

    Have you considered talking to other

  10. Boston Launches Flu Shot Tracking! *Tracking Bracelet*

    scubadude replied to Goblin77's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That's why they should implant the RFID!! (puts back on tinfoil

  11. OK salary and cost of living

    scubadude replied to mlok's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    what is the average salary for a new grad? $18-19/hr plus differentials, avg, $3 nights and $3-5 weekends. average cost for a one bedroom apartment per month? $350-650 depending on how nice you want...

  12. Anyone work as a Independent Nurse Contractor?

    scubadude replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, you have no idea how much time I spent finding that! It's not very active anymore but is is an amazing

  13. Anyone work as a Independent Nurse Contractor?

    scubadude replied to ThePrestige's topic in General Nursing

    There is a dedicated forum to nurse IC work over at Delphi. Here's the link.

  14. USVI or Puerto Rico?

    scubadude replied to joker523's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    I almost went to UVI, they seem to have a pretty good program. Plus there was no waiting list as of about three years ago. PR seemed to have a pretty good program too but you need to be fluent in...

  15. Tall scrubs? What about fanny packs?

    scubadude replied to iLOVEbees's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wear Landau Tall scrubs. Problem is they only come in about three colors. I talked to the local scrub shop and Landau will take special orders, mix and match any of their colors for a 6 piece...

  16. Nursing Shortage Stupidity

    scubadude replied to youngandnursing's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Ok that is one hospital. Have you tried

  17. Starting pay for a New Grad?

    scubadude replied to NICUplease's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I agree. I am so sick of hearing "well the cost of living is so much cheaper here!" Does anyone even stop to think about that before they blurt it out? My car payment, cel phone, cable, internet and...

  18. Which nursing school?

    scubadude replied to cadyjayne's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Northern Oklahoma College has a campus in Stillwater and I believe they are not as competitive to get into as Tulsa/OKC

  19. What is a typical day like?

    scubadude replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good luck to you!! I reread your original post and noticed that you might be leaving a hospital. One thing I have noticed is hospital nurses tend to be overwhelmed by the sheer ratio you will have in...

  20. What is a typical day like?

    scubadude replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Wow I feel dumb now... it's early ok. Disregard my last post. You will miss time with your kids in the evening but you will also have the time with them before school not to mention that summer time...

  21. What is a typical day like?

    scubadude replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is frequently the only shift available and where many people start. I think the number one reason for this is because it takes away from family time 4-5 days a week. But if you don't have a...

  22. What is a typical day like?

    scubadude replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    3-11 is my favorite shift. All the administration is usually gone by 5pm. Everyone is back from Dr.'s appointments and trips with family by then. Most of any new admit stuff to be done is done by 5...

  23. What is a typical day like?

    scubadude replied to CABG patch kid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well I'm an LPN in a LTC and have been doing it for a little over a year now at a couple facilities. I usually work the 2p-10p or 3p-11p depending on the facility. Day starts with report that usually...

  24. Becoming Independent Nurse Contractor

    scubadude replied to BMOB's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I plan on doing the same thing and becoming an independent contractor. Right now I'm doing an LPN-RN bridge so I don't have much time to get it going. One agency I worked for was pulling an assignment...

  25. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    scubadude replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hi ya'll, I'm an LPN just starting a 2 semester bridge this semester. I'm starting to remember the dedication it took to get the LPN and kind of dreading the next 8 months... lol... oh well. Good...