chiromed0

ICU, Telemetry, Cardiac/Renal, Ortho,FNP

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    Dislike RN role-- love NP role?

    chiromed0 replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hmmm....Well, I've always liked clinical work so NP fit me as my prior career was as a D.C.. However, I would not trade my time as a floor Med/surg, Cardiac/renal, ICU/CCU/Tele, and Ortho RN for ANY...
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    PA curriculum

    chiromed0 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really this is comparing apples to oranges-yes, both fruit but very different flavors. PA programs mirror physician programs and they are physician extenders by virtue of their training. Most PA's...
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    Doctors vs NP's?

    chiromed0 replied to FrankRN2017's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm...been on several sides of this discussion as patient and provider. Whether you choose a physician or not for PCP is up to you and probably fewer insurance or prescription issues with the M.D....
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    You don't need RN experience to get an NP job

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

    Wow. All I can say is "Wow". You are happy you don't need RN experience to be called an "Advanced Practice RN" like it's totally removed from being an RN. I'm happy you have a job offer. I'm...
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    Feeling overwhelmed and incompetent at work? (New grad)

    chiromed0 replied to hp131071's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Well, doubting yourself is normal. It's a tough job. Confidence comes with experience and knowledge. NOBODY knows time management right off the bat. Heck, I was at year 3 and switched hospitals and...
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    Do you ever feel like you 'settled' for being an APNP instead of an MD?

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

    Not quite sure this is a real good comparison. What makes you think a nurse really wants to be a doctor? They are different roles and require different skills, strengths, and likes/dislikes....
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    Are you a nurse practitioner without any nursing experience?

    chiromed0 replied to bethymaester's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well, I like what I read here for the most part. There are a lot of NP's w/o experience...real experience. However, for most NP programs just some on paper experience is what's needed to get in....
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    Needing encouragement: I think I regret being an FNP

    chiromed0 replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well, I would say first DON'T GIVE UP. Second, it looks like you're in Houston. I'm north of you and I DO NOT see the same job situation in other Texas metros. In fact, I see the opposite. A...
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    Lied to by new employer

    chiromed0 replied to Mrod11411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I guess I have a slightly different perspective. I fully agree with the above comments that things will NOT get better but I would say "maybe" you can use the situation to your advantage. I do...
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    Stopped at 75 question. I'm almost sure I failed

    chiromed0 replied to ybvmoveon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions tells you nothing. It's the trending that determines whether it passes you or not. I think I answered every NCLEX question ever written and have some dispute over the "the same question...
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    Hostpitals no longer hiring for ADN?

    chiromed0 replied to sauce'dough's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Boy..that's pricey...$80K for $60k job. Anyway, rural hospitals are hiring ADN's, for now, because most of the programs at junior/community colleges are associates degree programs. How are they...
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    NP Orientation period

    chiromed0 replied to labelle777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Haaa ha...I've been waiting to tell my story. My first day on the job, heck my first hour...I was handed a laptop, spent an hour with the clinic mgr logging in, getting set up, then the doc/owner...
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    Newly single :-) where to go in the US for a new and better NP job??

    chiromed0 replied to Tony1790's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm...if you are "normal" (yes, that has now become a qualifier in my book) I know my clinic chain in Texas/Fl would probably pay your asking price but 2-3 pts/hr not likely maybe 5 (pain mgmt) and 5...
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    Any NPs miss being an RN?

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

    I miss the gratification of seriously helping a grateful patient. YOU are their connection to feeling like they are still human as an RN. In the clinical setting that feedback is muted. And it is...
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    Those who have done distance learning

    chiromed0 replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would add that distance learning is largely for self disciplined students...ie...YOU are your teacher. Your on campus instructors just guide you for the most part. So if you are not disciplined,...
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    How do I get over my shyness?

    chiromed0 replied to mcbn2u's topic in General Nursing

    Coming from a doctor and APRN your instructor is an idiot. Who the heck does that? Points out other people's faults in class...what a moron. Look, you are who you are and everyone is a buffoon and a...
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    School nurse spots leukemia in a pupil

    chiromed0 replied to Emergent's topic in School

    OMG! I read the headline and thought "wow, she's good. She caught leukemia on an eye exam?" Ooopsss. Way to go school nurse.
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    Salary Negotiation Ortho Hospitalist APRN

    chiromed0 replied to Kroth0930's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, if it helps. These posts are right BUT I think the default for everywhere is this magical "$95K" number. I've heard it so many times I think it's plain stupid. Some have no...
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    HELP!?! New in a SICU... already cried... totally terrified

    chiromed0 replied to jlv613's topic in Critical Care

    Huh? Well, my general advice is NEVER CRY AT WORK! NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER. At least not out in the open, go into the supply room, bathroom, etc. Heck, I bet everybody here has gone into the "room"...
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    New RN, leaving after 6 months unprofessional?

    chiromed0 replied to RubyRubyRuby's topic in General Nursing

    Bottom line is life is too long to live like this...meaning if you're miserable then leave. Will it be a black eye on your resume? To some if it's a pattern. You can explain one or two short stays...
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    Advise wanted. Considering 2nd career as NP

    chiromed0 replied to elmtree's topic in Advanced Practice

    Forgive me if I'm repeating anything since I didn't take the time to read all three pages of comments but wwwoooohhh! You're a germaphobe and don't like stress and want to be an RN? Okay, you can...
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    Credentialing

    chiromed0 replied to Xcbanditbravo's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm still a little confused by the term "credentialed" when speaking of hospitals vs insurance companies. As I understand it all it means is "verified" and approved by someone or some committee. So...
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    What age is "too old" to switch from RN to APRN?

    chiromed0 replied to WestCoastSunRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Honestly, that question can't be answered b/c it depends on YOU. Age? What's that got to do with it? There's 90+ y.o. nurses still practicing, 80+ y.o. doc's and mid-levels. So you could...
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    NPs in Ortho or Sports Med?

    chiromed0 replied to Perez79's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well, I'm in pain management now but I got hired on at a hospital first as an ortho NP. I turned down the job for this one but only because of the commute. My background as a chiropractor helped...
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    Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

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

    I worked full time and pretty much lived my normal life. Now, my normal may be a bit too much for someone else. Yes, you can work and do the program. No, you can't have much of a social life and...