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  1. Those who have done distance learning

    TheOldGuy replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Between the two, I'd probably suggest in-patient - mostly so you would know what happens in that setting. However, I would suggest getting experience outside of psych - especially as a new RN. My...

  2. Psychiatric NP

    TheOldGuy replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    How do the politics affect me? Ever hear the phrase "the tail wagging the dog"? I felt the program I attended prepared me extremely

  3. Transferring NP license to California, but did not take Anatomy lab or Physiology lab

    TheOldGuy replied to NPskywalker's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wow. Please, I intend no disrespect, but I can't help but express my shock that it is possible to become an NP without having anatomy and physiology without a lab component. This is the sort of thing...

  4. Those who have done distance learning

    TheOldGuy replied to ItsYourJourney's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is likely a range of quality in distance learning programs just as there is in brick and mortar programs. I earned my MSN in the PMHNP program at the University of North Dakota - outstanding...

  5. Psychiatric NP

    TheOldGuy replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm a psych NP. I love what I do. I hate the politics of nonprofits. I work M-F 8-5 with no

  6. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    TheOldGuy replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're welcome jmnurse.... Pursuing an FNP is not a bad choice - it will build on the experience and knowledge you have. In primary care you will see a lot of psych...I'd recommend the Master...

  7. DNP vs MD/DO

    TheOldGuy replied to DrZaphod's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congrats on your DNP! You're right - the issue really is outcomes. Another good indicator of the quality of care provided by NPs is the marked difference in malpractice claim frequency - which is...

  8. DNP vs MD/DO

    TheOldGuy replied to DrZaphod's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    While it is true that the author/owner of the page did not cite any sources, everything that is stated is pretty much dead on - at the same time, I don't disagree with those who state that medical...

  9. PMHNP Psych NP Questions

    TheOldGuy replied to hakunamatata's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No idea - try calling

  10. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    TheOldGuy replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi JM, I'm glad it helped! Your post points out one of the MAJOR problems in nursing: you're working as a psych clinical instructor but you're worried that you may not have enough experience in psych...

  11. Any Psych Nurse Practitioner's out there?

    TheOldGuy replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Some people might disagree with me on this but I don't care! :) I would strongly suggest that if you want to be an NP in psych you should get some solid medical nursing experience eg Med Surg, ED or...

  12. I Gotta See If He Is Dead!

    TheOldGuy replied to spotangel's topic in General Nursing

    Been there too.... Sometimes we have to remember what it means to be a nurse...... Great

  13. Salary and Negotiation

    TheOldGuy replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I started at about $135. Be willing to take several part time positions. As you gain experience you can make a better case for higher pay. Leverage pay at one part time position to the others. Then...

  14. Salary and Negotiation

    TheOldGuy replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're always in a stronger position before you say yes. $85 per hour isn't bad. That's over $170k per yr. I would take that and later look to earn that or more with

  15. Salary and Negotiation

    TheOldGuy replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why wouldn't it? You have to think like a doc and not like a nurse re salary. You also have to be willing to walk. I have been offered much lower compensation a number of times - I just said "thanks...

  16. Salary and Negotiation

    TheOldGuy replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Outpatient clinic. Psych. Of course they have "set amounts" - but they don't mean anything unless you let them. How can you be "aggressive" if you're afraid? If you are clinically strong and have high...

  17. Salary and Negotiation

    TheOldGuy replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    California 3 1/2 yrs Salary: $220k - 40 hrs/week Benefits: 3 wks PTO, 1 wk CME, 401k w/match, insurance, 10 holidays Tips: Forget what other NPs are making. Have high productivity. Know how much you...

  18. Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    TheOldGuy replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes I do get upset. I am not a physician extender or midlevel provider. I am a nurse practitioner. Terms such as physician extender and midlevel are used by physicians to maintain a caste system,...

  19. What is everyone's hourly rate these days?

    TheOldGuy replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Between $95 to $140 per

  20. Equal work for Equal Pay

    TheOldGuy replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't mean to argue PsychGuy but I do have to disagree with a few points. When I mentioned lower claims, I was referring to states where NPs have full practice authority. The data is clear - lots of...

  21. Equal work for Equal Pay

    TheOldGuy replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nothing to worry about here Pro. The only unintended consequences will affect our physician colleagues who want to hire NPs for $55 per hour, bill at $200 per hour and pocket the difference. Its a...

  22. Equal work for Equal Pay

    TheOldGuy replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your support of my comments but I've got to disagree with you on a couple of items: 1. I do not feel that the NP model is superior. I do believe that NP programs need more rigor. I...

  23. Equal work for Equal Pay

    TheOldGuy replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So..... 1. Many of the responses indicating MDs deserve more are not written by NPs. 2. If you are not familiar with how billing works then please don't pontificate. 3. If you are not an NP then...

  24. On line psych NP at age 51 -Help!

    TheOldGuy replied to future-of-nursing's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please do not work for $90k unless it is part time. I make about what PsychGuy makes and I think we're very much underpaid when compared to our physician colleagues. Income should be at least 80% of...

  25. Potential for independent telehealth practice as Psych NP?

    TheOldGuy replied to akcompton1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been doing telepsych independently for a little over a year. I do it on top of my day job for a little extra cash. There are a number of companies that have put together secure software, EHR,...