JDCitizen

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  1. Am I limiting myself with FNP?

    JDCitizen replied to CrispyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would seem that some programs are trying to adapt to states such such as Texas where the BON is restricting practice. At least two programs I know of, here in Georgia, are in communication with a...

  2. New Air Force recruiting?

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Government, Military

    Looks like the Air Force has an improved nursing site: http://www.airforce.com/opportunities/healthcare/careers/nursing/ Looks like recruiting may be ramping up? Received this email notice today:...

  3. Medical DQ Air Force

    JDCitizen posted a topic in Government, Military

    Little hx about me 45 y/o Nurse Practitioner ---- I recently completed my physical. All went well until the very last part; review of lab results. The flight surgeon told me she was going to bump it...

  4. Wonder how often this happens

    JDCitizen replied to BabyLady's topic in Correctional

    Same here; just because the consultant / ER ordered it does not mean the inmate is going to get it as exactly written.

  5. Safety/Security procedures

    JDCitizen replied to LolaBunnie's topic in Correctional

    The potential is there in correctional nursing and in regular public nursing: Regular hospitals the use of restraints being allowed has steadily been going down and staffing levels have been steadily...

  6. Vent about resentment from older RNs toward NP students

    JDCitizen replied to SteveNNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Few different takes to this: When I gained privileges at one of the hospitals where I used to work some of the older nurses in two of the units as well as a couple of supervisors didn't much...

  7. Prison rape

    JDCitizen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Correctional

    SOP = standard operational procedure (ie the big rules) LOP = local operational procedure (usually in addition to SOP and usually can't replace or override without documented

  8. Is a NP also a " Physician?"

    JDCitizen replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't believe the term is a protected legal term... No proof but 13th century puts it way ahead of MDs. When I was a floor nurse I was called doctor even though my ID and my scrubs clearly had my...

  9. Should I join the Air Force with a family?

    JDCitizen replied to jazzy96's topic in Government, Military

    I agree: Thank you for even considering joining that branch of the Armed Forces. I have seen this question asked on different sites and by many people with many different career paths. The answer...

  10. medical hx???

    JDCitizen replied to NYnur2010's topic in Government, Military

    Where the Air Force recruiter knew of my conditions I had a physical and my case was sent to the Air Force Surgeon General. It was a no go but I tried. With the Army all I have received from the...

  11. NP protocols

    JDCitizen replied to ILoveIceCream's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A few of these are in my protocols... They will be checked when one is being audited! If one has it on the list/protocol one better have easy access to it. Until the crap hits the fan.... Overall...

  12. Prison rape

    JDCitizen replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Correctional

    Actually good question: I don't know how its handled from state to state.. Sexual activity between inmates, inmates with staff and or the term / action of rape are handled with kid gloves and SOP's...

  13. Is a NP also a " Physician?"

    JDCitizen replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm further thought: 1) Was the patient mistaken in terminology? 2) Was the patient trying to give his/her provider a compliment? 3) Was the patient according to definition above recognizing his/her...

  14. Is a NP also a " Physician?"

    JDCitizen replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    phy-si-cian Pronunciation: \fə-ˈzi-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English phisicien, fisicien, from Anglo-French, from phisique medicine Date: 13th century 1: a person...

  15. FNP and National Guard

    JDCitizen replied to ivanh3's topic in Government, Military

    Good question. I am now waiting on some information also. The site here in GA says they do but how has not been answered yet 20K yearly bonus for NPs (makes me wonder what the regular pay is) How...

  16. If almost done with a MSN in 2015, grandfathered in?

    JDCitizen replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Probably will here that same question in 2015, 2016,

  17. compensation for taking call

    JDCitizen replied to dacryocystitis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am usually on call every 5th-6th week. I just take a compensation day

  18. If almost done with a MSN in 2015, grandfathered in?

    JDCitizen replied to SydneyJo1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MSN = Degree DNP = Degree PA = Degree MD = Degree Kind of makes one wonder what all the closed door meetings will bring about for us little working people who pay them their dues, fees, etc... Or in...

  19. Kings Bay, GA Naval Base

    JDCitizen replied to JDCitizen's topic in Government, Military

    Actually received a job posting... I was just wondering what kind of medical unit / facility they

  20. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    JDCitizen replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Most schools will not let you in without a

  21. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    JDCitizen replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a copy of your immunization

  22. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    JDCitizen replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    You immunization record should show "all" your immunizations and most schools its a requirement that they have those records. Titer results usually a couple days... I had my hepatitis series done...

  23. Somebody answer: Hep B Series

    JDCitizen replied to Prettyladie's topic in General Nursing

    I agree have the titers done. Most people go through the series and never have the titers and more than a few are not immune. The three immunizations are important but the actual titer tells the...

  24. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    JDCitizen replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    During my program I/we had to track clinical hours: hours spent in clinic or clinic related work, no breaks, lunch, drive time. We had to track each patient on a log, their diagnosis, Rx etc......

  25. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    JDCitizen replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hmmm someone mentioned a bridge program for PA to MD??? With market demand and with market confusion what is going to happen if we can't all get along? With market demand and with market confusion...