djmatte

djmatte ADN, MSN, RN, NP

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  1. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    So residency I can’t speak for. I feel 80s is probably appropriate for residents. Presuming you aren’t seeing a full load and there is a legit education process going

  2. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    6 figures base. You can go up and down with bonus potential sometimes. So long as the numbers are realistic. Certainly nothing less than 95k. But be realistic with expectations. Expect a 3 month ramp...

  3. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    djmatte replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Maybe you should *again* produce some statistics of how many people start school there, actually graduate, and actually pass boards. Because the school doesn't make that information public. But all of...

  4. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    djmatte replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What about the clinical integrity of the school? This isn’t a simple debate of attending a community college vs Yale. It’s considering real educational deficits schools like Walden or Phoenix...

  5. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    Except reimbursement doesn’t vary by much by area. What you bill insurance is the similar in all regions from everything I see. Different state Medicaid reimbursement can be exceptionally different...

  6. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    Except you can and should be paid 6 figures out the gate. Minimum if you think you will be seeing at least 15 Patients a day. You will likely be seeing 20+ before you know it. Many if not most clinics...

  7. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    It isn’t about being in it for the money. It’s about recognizing the role you operate, the money you make for a clinic, and the value your position is worth. As a nurse practitioner, you are a...

  8. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    I have no doubt that it is about location and there are locations that are persistently in need. But I also believe even in less saturated areas, you are seeing wages change and compensation lower. I...

  9. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    This isn’t about being selfish or discouraging advancement. As a matter of fact, there are distinct differences in the role of a bedside RN and I wouldn’t even suggest discouraging pursuing an NP...

  10. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    The praise when she persistently tears down your diploma mill school and one line it is hilarious. The blinders are strong with this

  11. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    Except someone literally just pointed out how they

  12. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    In our current medical climate, I don’t foresee much change on how things are structured. And in that, I feel that NP saturation will continue to feel more palpable. If more states aren’t on...

  13. percent of billing or equity in practice

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

    What you want is to focus on actual reimbursement rather than what you bill for. What I would recommend is to stick with a base salary and negotiate a percent of profit after your overhead costs are...

  14. Total Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits 325,000

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

    With 10000 graduating ten years ago, you can presume most current nurse practitioners graduated in the past ten years. Really the other factors are moot because a 250% increase in annual graduation...

  15. Pre-Boards Title

    djmatte replied to Whull1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    DNP is your collegiate title. Doctorate of nursing practice. You aren’t an NP-C or FNP-BC until you clear your boards. Professionally, I’d probably say you would still sign your name RN until you...

  16. Need Advice! CA BRN Will Not Accept My WGU Advanced Pharm Classes!

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

    And people continue to vehemently back the Walden’s of the world as if they aren’t doing irreparable harm for even those who go on to get certified.

  17. AGACNP vs. FNP? Dermatology

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

    My recommendation would be to do the agacnp route. You will find the job more in demand than FNP(even if it’s a broader focus). If later in your career, the derm part becomes more of a goal, I would...

  18. Attention Texas APRNs: FPA legislation!

    djmatte replied to TexanRN10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then perhaps your school should publish statistics that actually validate their “comparable” standards. Evidence such as the rate of graduation/attrition and first/second time board pass rates are...

  19. New grad NP in pain management, bad idea?

    djmatte replied to J&B-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Also don’t hesitate to make changes where necessary. Drug screen everyone. Do thorough assessments and ensure you are actually treating pain. Many pain management facilities turn out to be glorified...

  20. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

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

    What exactly is advanced orthopedic assessment? There’s a range of tests that are easily handled in the primary care arena before ortho is even involved. Knees, shoulders, hips, and back...

  21. We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    djmatte replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Still waiting on those board pass rates and intake to graduation

  22. CME sites

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

    For sure. Those are just good for the broader hours needed for our NP 5 year update and the other hours needed for state licensure. In Michigan, we need human trafficking, pain, and a few other ones...

  23. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

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

    Except the supply doesn’t have the opportunity to do this. Only one third of states have true independent practice for nurse practitioners. The rest are a hodge podge of restriction or collaboration...

  24. How do we prevent Nurse Practitioners from undervaluing themselves?

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

    You seem to say one thing and then change it up. Either it’s “basic economics (supply and demand)” or it’s not. If it is that simple, then even knowing your worth or value won’t get you that...

  25. Attention Texas APRNs: FPA legislation!

    djmatte replied to TexanRN10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Except doctors aren’t at risk of losing what they have. NPs on the other hand have to prove they are better than the headlines. And those legislators (clearly) don’t trust NPs as evidenced by an...