Osorry1

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  1. Salary/Bonus Question

    Osorry1 replied to npbunny's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a copy of what the thread looks like on the Nurse Practitioner section. Only a few threads down from your own. NP productivity info? overworkedNP...

  2. Salary/Bonus Question

    Osorry1 replied to npbunny's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    See the NP productivity post where we dicsuss these

  3. NP productivity info?

    Osorry1 replied to overworkedNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the info. Do most of the NPs in your area get production bonuses like this? I work in a private family practice with 4 physicians who are partners who own the practice, and then there are...

  4. Vanderbilt for MSN?

    Osorry1 replied to jeepgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to Vanderbilt, and am now working as an NP. Yes, it's worth the money, the time, and all the hard work that is required to complete 3 years worth of studies in 6 semesters. I'm now completing...

  5. NP productivity info?

    Osorry1 replied to overworkedNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    At our facility, we (NPs and MDs) are paid salary plus productivity bonus. They figure out overhead and other fees that equal our salary, benefits, etc. Based on what we cost them per 6 months they...

  6. nurse practioners and surgery

    Osorry1 replied to nev's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had some friends in my class that had been OR RNs or connections with surgeons, etc. before NP school and they were working as first assists in cardio, neuro, and ortho that I know of, so I know...

  7. Scope of direct entry MSN program

    Osorry1 replied to lee123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    See answers to your questions

  8. FNP Admissions

    Osorry1 replied to Bigranger's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated from Vanderbilt and every year more male students are applying and being admitted. Right now, it's around 10+%, equal to that of minority NP students. There are several male NP faculty at...

  9. Psych NPs working w/ Psych MD at their office

    Osorry1 replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    Salaries vary based on area of the country, experince, etc. but in general, most starting NPs earn at least 60-65K per year (national average). Many NPs make significantly more....

  10. Psych NPs working w/ Psych MD at their office

    Osorry1 replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello, I'm a Psych NP in a community mental health center with 6 other psychiatrists. It's a great job, and always a different challenge. I work well with the other psychiatrists, we consult together...

  11. New, looking to talk with NPs

    Osorry1 replied to Roaen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There should be a phone number to call NHSC for verification, 1-800-221-9393 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST or e-mail [email protected] according to their website. I believe this is likely an error, although...

  12. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Osorry1 replied to malusport's topic in Psychiatric

  13. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    Osorry1 replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    On the patients I had with elevated Prolactin, I just switched meds or switched to injectable Risperdal (liver metabolism increases risk of prolactin elevations) without problems or recurrence of...

  14. New, looking to talk with NPs

    Osorry1 replied to Roaen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I had worked as a psychotherapist for 10 years before going back to school to complete a Psych NP program. Many states are now specifying that your degree is in your specialty area (psych, geri,...

  15. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    Osorry1 replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been in practice for a year and I've had 2 females lactate, 2 go ammenorheac on me, and 1 male with starter breasts. Highest dose used was 3 mg bid. Now I monitor before and during treatment...

  16. RISPERDONE & PROLACTIN

    Osorry1 replied to PRNMEDS's topic in Psychiatric

    I've been in practice for a year and I've had 2 females lactate, 2 go ammenorheac on me, and 1 male with starter breasts. Highest dose used was 3 mg bid. Now I monitor before and during treatment...

  17. New, looking to talk with NPs

    Osorry1 replied to Roaen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I completed an accelerated program 1 year ago. I'm happy to correspond with anyone that has questions. Good luck in you career

  18. Role of psych CNS/NP in Acute Care Hospital?

    Osorry1 replied to normj's topic in Psychiatric

    I did a clinical rotation on the Consultation liaison psychiatry service. After this rotation, they are now hiring a Psych NP to work with the psychaitry service. The NP aids in this service to...

  19. demand for psyche NP's

    Osorry1 replied to Karina212's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Psych NP Salaries vary based on area of the country and experience, but are generally higher than Primary care NPs, as it is considered a specialty. Check http://www.salary.com or other salary sites,...

  20. demand for psyche NP's

    Osorry1 replied to Karina212's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated last year as a Psych NP. I had no problem finding a job and had my pick of multiple offers. A lot will depend on whether you have freedom of movement to where Psych NPs are more in...

  21. Working with Psych NPs?

    Osorry1 replied to zenman's topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I'd love to hear more on this subject as well. I work in the outpatient clinic and cover for MDs in psych hospital. The inpatient nurses "tell me" that they're glad on days...

  22. Online CEUs for NP?

    Osorry1 replied to OriginalWmn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Medscape is accredited for CEUs by the ANCC. It's printed in the accreditation statements. They have excellent

  23. Hospice Nurse Practitioner...Possible?

    Osorry1 replied to Chevelle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Palliative Care NP is the title you're looking for. The ANCC has a Palliative Care NP exam for end-of-life care NPs. Check out their site for more information and schools that offer this program. You...

  24. Online Masters programs

    Osorry1 replied to Pronurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Vanderbilt University has a distance Psych NP program with a good network of Psych NPs to aid with obtaining clinicals in certain areas. I thought it was excellent! E-mail me if you'd like additional...

  25. Why are you a NP rather than an RN?

    Osorry1 replied to kellilou3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is best to consider any decision you make wisely, whether ADN or NP. There is also an accelerated program at UT Knoxville that takes 3 yrs. I completed the Vanderbilt program and have never...