chiromed0

chiromed0 has 14 years experience and specializes in ICU, Telemetry, Cardiac/Renal, Ortho,FNP.

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   Being both a nurse and chiropractor

   chiromed0 replied to kansasdc's topic in Orthopedic

   If you love chiropractic and financial security is not a driving factor then be the best chiro you can be. If you want to truly be paid as an equal in healthcare then don't waste your years of...
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   NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

   chiromed0 replied to Ria21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Well, I can't speak to your case specifically but my view is if the paycheck clears then I do whatever it takes to clock out at 5:00. If that means doing my job, the physicians job, and the MA then...
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   Ortho NP interview in NY state

   chiromed0 replied to Kissunshine's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Well, good luck. I'd say study some ortho NP material. Learn from some ortho clinic websites the most common conditions/procedures. That is an excellent opportunity for you so I hope you get it....
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   I am looking for another NP job. How do I ask about the financial health of organizations?

   chiromed0 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Not always better in the city either. More expense and movement so staffing/budget/overhead decisions made at the drop of a hat. I was hired for one location, they shut it down w/i 5 months and now...
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   Unhappy as new NP

   chiromed0 replied to PinkTulips13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm not ACNP but I would think the main barrier is your patient age population restrictions. So if you pick an adult field like Pain management (no kiddos) then I don't see why you would be...
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   Dallas, Texas Family Nurse Practitioner Salary

   chiromed0 replied to AnaLong's topic in Advanced Practice

   Don't know if you moved yet but the market is crowded. Yes, lots of jobs listed, some real and some recruiter bait. Many hospital systems. Since you have experience it will make it much easier for...
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   Got Written Up, Cant Stop Thinking About It

   chiromed0 replied to ThatNurseThough's topic in General Nursing

   Don't sweat it. Seriously. I was in a similar circumstance where my mgr. asked me for constructive feedback since I came from a different hospital chain. I gave some regarding collecting lab...
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   Drug confirmation results not clinically relevant

   chiromed0 replied to brdbat416's topic in Pain Management

   Nope...I get all the values and anything I want to specify. I don't discharge for DXO/DXM use but if the DEA says it's a problem then I let my pt.'s know something as mundane as that IS A PROBLEM if...
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   Did I ruin my chances of ever becoming a nurse?

   chiromed0 replied to Moonbaby79's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I don't think you have killed your chances of "ever" being an RN. It is looked at like you taking a family members med...still unaccounted for but not an illicit drug. Could that program pass on...
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    Pain Management Fellowships for CRNAs?

    chiromed0 replied to Migrating's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Not a CRNA but I work in Interventional PM. I would agree with the others--CRNA's, while very capable, are probably doing some of the pain procedures b/c of a loophole that most state medical boards...
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    Did I ruin my chances of ever becoming a nurse?

    chiromed0 replied to Moonbaby79's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Well...not knowing that program the answer is maybe. Long term then I would say no...just apply to another program and no issues. If you're clear of the med then offer to re-test at your own expense...
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    Why do you visit allnurses.com?

    chiromed0 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Because some days there is nowhere else to turn and nobody else understands except your peers. Some days a helping hand, other days a slap across the forehead. Either
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    Med error

    chiromed0 replied to snh2009's topic in General Nursing

    Either way, don't worry. The tissue atrophy is unlikely and it is COMMON to mix steroid and anesthetic for trigger point injection. Yes, there is risk of that side effect but I believe it's mostly...
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    I am new to nursing but I don't want to do this anymore

    chiromed0 replied to newgradkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Generally speaking...you're freaking out too early. EVERYBODY feels overwhelmed the first year even if they say they don't. Heck, I felt overwhelmed year three! I got anxiety the day before my...
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    Should I work in ICU before becoming an NP

    chiromed0 replied to alexamasan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For FNP I'd say no. For AGACNP or CRNA then I'd say yes as you will pick up things there that help. Lots of hospitals now are making a rule for AGACNP for inpatient provider and FNP for outpatient....