djmatte

djmatte ADN, MSN, RN, NP

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  1. NP income in the State of TEXAS compared to California

    djmatte replied to Stephgriffin6's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The best thing you can do is understand what you bring in and clearly articulate to a future employer. Insurance reimbursement is flat and doesn’t regard where you live. How many patients do you see...

  2. From PNP to FNP

    djmatte replied to Papoya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you looked into Frontier? I don’t recall them having hard requirements for experience. If anything your pnp background would be helpful for an FNP

  3. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    I'm curious how people are getting to OTS? Considering driving, but unsure. Recruiter hasn't said much about the logistics of getting

  4. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    Lackland, Davis Monthan, and

  5. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Realistically it comes from all sides. MD forums voice their concerns on the regular. Independent practice is a hot button issue across the board. While I’m an advocate for more independence, I...

  6. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    Good to hear. Recruiter texted me today while on a call. My previous plan for NC fell off due to the SG delay. So 3 assignments are on the docket. No place we planned, but not entirely bad

  7. Air Force Nursing Duty Stations

    djmatte replied to aferg002's topic in Government, Military

    Stay on it. Coming from someone who's gone through the whole process to have one service stop picking up NPs, spend 8 months of the next recruiter to drop the ball, then when I get board selected have...

  8. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    A bit off topic, but pertinent given the discussion. Anyone not there yet considering getting their covid vaccination? Our primary care clinic is JUST getting access to ours in Michigan....

  9. Importance of NP Program Reputation, Name Recognition

    djmatte replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nurses generally don’t consider school recognition because at the end of the day we all have to pass the same exam and we often look at the cost more realistically to what we are likely to get out...

  10. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    Coming from a prior service perspective, having a level of “embrace the suck” will go a long way. Few things about military life are something to look forward to and while we like to romanticize a...

  11. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    I thought they were isolating for two weeks before class

  12. Dual FNP/PMHNP

    djmatte replied to alisa7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I’m not dual certified, but I look at things from a billing perspective. To the point that it would be an impossibility for a clinic to pay your worth based on dual certs from a salary perspective....

  13. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not arguing that our worth isn't much higher than it is. Similarly, an MD's worth can be much higher than their salaries dictate often if they feel inclined to go it alone without the safety net...

  14. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    I did have a previous class date of January 5th. So clearly that’s busted. Though I’m curious how often the classes are

  15. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    My original assignment I knew. Recruiter got the info from the nurse corps program manager and I got in contact with the base who verified they had me shared there. Recruiter believes it’s still in...

  16. Air Force nursing FY2021

    djmatte replied to tabmeechie's topic in Government, Military

    After two renal biopsies, a repeat of meps, and finally getting the surgeon generals blessing, I am finally awaiting orders. I was board selected last Summer and it’s been tough seeing everyone here...

  17. Perseverance paid off

    djmatte posted a topic in Government, Military

    I was going to add this to the Air Force 2021 thread, but felt it warranted it’s own thread given the length. I felt inclined to tell me own story and also encourage people who think they were...

  18. Question on prescribing controlled substances in California

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

    That’s an interesting law and the first I’ve ever read in depth about it. Strange part is with our group, we have dedicated holistic medicine, pain management, and they are looking to add other...

  19. Question on prescribing controlled substances in California

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

    Not California related, but the laws there seem similar to Michigan. Schedule 2 here can’t have refills (though that maybe more geared toward e-scribing as I rate to never give paper scripts). But...

  20. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Simply put...no. It’s because your model isn’t everyone else’s preference and your advocation and proselytizing are borderline absurd. People will choose a payment situation that suits them and...

  21. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I’m not sure why you’re carrying on. Like I said, “I. Recognize. What. You’re. Selling.“ many aren’t going to buy it for the exact reasons I laid out. And on that I’m done discussing

  22. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recognize what you’re selling. But many clinicians aren’t going to take that deal. They prefer their stability and understanding their pay will stay the same regardless of random fluctuations in...

  23. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We’re a broad mix. And we don’t pursue penalties again the others either. But Medicaid can easily account for a quarter to half my load. When I have a family of five well child who no show,...

  24. NP Hates from Physicians?

    djmatte replied to Myec's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Comes down to the individual comfort level. Some people feel better about a hard salary with benefits and maybe bonuses based on productivity. Some days I walk in to 10 no shows. And for Medicaid...

  25. Best nursing background for FNP?

    djmatte replied to Juliet BSN RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can’t say there’s ever a great nursing area to go FNP. We all bring influences from a range of backgrounds that often influence our care. I started out in pacu, moved to a pacu float between 5...