MissDoodaw

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1. First NP hired into my old ER

   MissDoodaw replied to Mica RN's topic in Advanced Practice

   Hi Mica, That's a pretty big jump from retail to er. My guess is it will be a lot of learning the first two years. I was an ER RN, as an NP back in the same ER after a year or so in clinic. Epocrates...

2. Np working in surgery

   MissDoodaw posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am curious about working in the surgical field. I am an FNP, and as an RN have no experience in the OR. Are there courses that one can take to become trained in the surgical setting as an FNP? or am...

3. Letter of intent & CV

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

   Perfect opportunity to send a letter of intent besides your CV. In your Letter I would let them know what you are looking for in a position and why you are interested in this position, I would also...

4. Starting first NP position soon...advice?

   MissDoodaw replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Congrats! I would see if you could spend a day or a few days with a radiologist- I was woefully unprepared for reading imaging -luckily the Doc I work with has been working with me on it....but a few...

5. Got my latest Advance issue and salary wise........

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

   Also many practices need growth to stay equal with decreasing insurance reimbursement- but as a NP you should still be paid what you are worth. It would be useful to figure out what you bring to the...

6. Job info for Miami and Houston

   MissDoodaw replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have lived in both places- Miami and Texas- though a I live few hours from Houston -good job market there, affordable living -I often receive offers from recruiters there looking for NP's. -Miami...

7. Number of patients per day??

   MissDoodaw replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I saw 15-24 pts a day working in specialty -(less when I started 1 an hour then) now I see about 40 (with a scribe in a 10 hour shift working fast track in er) or 15 working in the main er. and...

8. NP or MD, Need some advice.

   MissDoodaw replied to 333344444's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Wow, I am continually challenged by the new things I learn every day being a np. It will never become dull or lack challenge for me and I a surprised to hear others say so. I think the great benefit...

9. Best Pre-FNP RN experience

   MissDoodaw replied to CharmedJ7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am a FNP and worked in the ER. This experience was invaluable to me. Not to downplay other units but it gave me info on how pts with conditions present with my own eyes, inpt vs. outpt care, and...

10. Got my latest Advance issue and salary wise........

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

    Look for another PT position. This will ensure Advance is correct for your local market. Then once position is attained review with your employer (before accepting new job) that you like work and like...

11. I don't like my NP program and I am a half way through it

    MissDoodaw replied to olli975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    3 reasons to stay... 1. B+M school may not be any 'better' 2. Leaving in the middle will raise questions with your resume -r u a preson who can't stick with it? Did you not research appropriately...

12. PsychNP's- Salary Negotiation Thoughts & Pearls

    MissDoodaw replied to PMHNP2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, talk to your instructors regarding realistic salary, they should be able to guide you for appropriate salary for your position and

13. PsychNP's- Salary Negotiation Thoughts & Pearls

    MissDoodaw replied to PMHNP2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What area of the country is the op in? Will she be expected to write scripts for the other providers? How many hours a week will you be starting out at? Will there be training?

14. Some Advice Please

    MissDoodaw replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes. Your job is to accept the position that is the best for you financially and otherwise. You owe company no1 an explanation and notice you will not be accepting the position as soon as you know so...

15. New NP job

    MissDoodaw replied to lowrylb's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in an urgent care PT and love it, your offer sounds like an ideal setting to me. Where I work, the occasional person who is beyond my care gets sent to the er. The Dr who owns the clinic and I...