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  1. Pharmaceutical reps in the clinic

    globalRN replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our reps provide free copay insurance cards, free starter packs and compassionate release free product for our patients. So yes, I do give them the time of day, try to be pleasant since they r helping...

  2. Experienced NPs

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

    My RN experience: 16 yrs before NP My RN experience doesn't really impact my NP medical/clinical reasoning in a big way. Unfortunately, when u r a hospitalist NP, you are juggling multiple complex...

  3. It's ok to look at their....

    globalRN replied to Jacquipals's topic in School

    It seems almost standard to have a witness when viewing private parts or unveiling same to avoid false accusations. So I would indeed look at a rash. I would help a 5 yr old change/cleanup...wouldnt...

  4. What awkward advice have your family members asked for?

    globalRN replied to NurseLauraM's topic in Nursing Humor

    I get asked for antibiotic script....I explain why I can't ...end of

  5. Experienced NPs

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

    I believe NPs are good for patient care. Unfortunately, the people in charge of budget do not value NPs...evidenced by zero wage/compensation increases, increased premiums, increased workload...

  6. New NP, embarrassing salary offer!

    globalRN replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For your first job offer: they always lowball....if u accept, it will take a long time to make up the difference when pay increases are based on your current payscale. Definitely counteroffer....here...

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

    globalRN replied to indish's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with comments from many here....the bedside nurse (at least in Alberta) is required to work shiftwork as part of the union rules. Frankly, after years of not being able to have Christmas,...

  8. FNP- Did I make the wrong decision at this job.

    globalRN replied to Gdschild's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    seeing 20 patients a day is realistic but in addition to 4 or more admissions in the same day....not so much. If the patients are complex admissions ....not very realistic at

  9. Pros and Cons to becoming a Nurse Practioner (NP)

    globalRN replied to savedbygrace1228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NPs where I am ....are on a payscale....due to budget concerns....this year the organization I work for is not giving non-union staff any pay increases. The organization, I had left to join my...

  10. Rituxan Spill... IV disconnected from patient

    globalRN replied to kano's topic in Oncology

    Agree....tubing needs changing for sure. Usually, chemotherapy tubing is luer locked or luer locked and taped to prevent unintended

  11. Pros and Cons to becoming a Nurse Practioner (NP)

    globalRN replied to savedbygrace1228's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For what it is worth, I am at the twilight of my nursing/NP career. I am glad that I am where I am now...I can work part-time and make decent $, easily employed due to years of experience. The bad:...

  12. Would you be willing to do this?

    globalRN replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have worked with a lot of family practice, internal medicine and hematology physicians. This fellow sounds like a selfish inconsiderate jerk....I dont think you will ultimately be happy working with...

  13. Which EHR do you use at your practice

    globalRN replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    eclinician

  14. GOD in NURSE is the Difference!

    globalRN replied to sunkanmiolaniyi's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I do pray to God that He gives me the wisdom and the insight to care well for my

  15. Do you really get the worst of the worst when you float?

    globalRN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the unit/floor. Some are fair with their float assignments or a little lighter. Then there are the ones who want to scr*w you over and give you the hardest, most difficult patient load...

  16. Fell asleep at private case

    globalRN replied to emKayLPN's topic in Home Health

    Why would you take on an overnight job when you have been working every day and are tired? As professionals, we need to take professional responsibility for our patient care. If that sounds...

  17. Question about two chemo meds

    globalRN replied to happyhaeju's topic in Oncology

    Our patients have PICCs or central lines or port a caths now. I haven't seen peripheral ivs for Adriamycin and Cytoxan. If it is given peripherally: the nurse that started the IV would give the...

  18. Height measurement for double amputee

    globalRN replied to firstclass's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is correct about drug dosing and BSA. I am curious which culture measures for a coffin that way....I have never heard of

  19. NP's: do you give some patients your cell number?

    globalRN replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No. As I rarely use my cellphone, the last thing I want is patients

  20. FNP vs ACNP

    globalRN replied to littlepeopleRNICU's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    FNPs were likely grandfathered in before the ACNP specialty. In Canada, we don't have ACNPs, just pediatric, adult and family

  21. Want advice from experienced oncology RNs

    globalRN replied to julgard's topic in Oncology

    FWIW: I think it would be difficult for new grads unless you have had some clinical practicums in oncology and there is a oncology training program for new hires. Solid tumor oncology is probably...

  22. Not working as an np

    globalRN replied to LookForward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    pretty much what posters have said. The work can be very stressful and there is a lot of unpaid overtime for NPs( as unionized RNs you would be paid for OT) Looking retrospectively, working in a...

  23. ANCC vs AANP?

    globalRN replied to MowbrayRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not much difference ANCC and AANP as both exams are usually accepted by BONs and employers. AANP is an NP organization so the $$ goes to NPs. ANCC is not exclusively NPs...if I could have....back in...

  24. So, is 2015 really the year where NP's will need a DNP instead of a Masters in Ohio?

    globalRN replied to cd365c's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have worked as a NP for 13+yrs....I cant see what a doctoral degree would add...except more debt. My job is primarily clinical, direct patientcare. Seriously, if a doctoral degree was required, why...

  25. More work, no pay increase..

    globalRN replied to Muse4723's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It sounds like a bum deal for you. No, you don't need the extra stress of working with more docs if there isn't commensurate increase in salary. Your pay is definitely on the low end