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  1. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    "The DNP is what my professors in grad school used to refer to as a "quick 'n dirty" doctorate. A more accurate description would be "a glorified Master's" (which is exactly what the DNP programs are...

  2. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    "All you get from the PA is half again as much clinical education and more than twice the didactic time compared to the DNP. Some of us are more into the knowledge and the experience than the title...

  3. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What will you have as a PA (Physicians Assistant)? No independent license and no doctor before your name. Besides that, you will get the $70,000 a year. Expand your horizons. Quote, "Brick...

  4. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The real eduation starts when you start seeing patinets. School is for learning the basics. I learn more in one day in Clinic than one month in school. Get over it. Get your NP License and start...

  5. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I know it is frustrating kc. I remember years of school with no compensation in sight. But this is real. Nursing is great secret of the under class. Start as an Nurses Aid in a Nursing Home....

  6. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Prairienp says: One thing that always bothers me, so many posters dont know how to spell "practitioner", not a big deal, just seems strange. I know Prairienp. It's like; "Seven years ago I couldn't...

  7. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Prairienp says: One thing that always bothers me, so many posters dont know how to spell "practitioner", not a big deal, just seems strange. I know Prairienp. Who are these people. It's like...

  8. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    ksc0723 - You seem a little frustrated. I've been a Family Nurse Practitioner for 16 years (MSN prepared). I've never regretted it. With your Psychology Degrees, you should become a Psychiatric...

  9. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    AWanderingMinstral - I'm so sorry to hear that. That is why I alway advise to have direct contact with the Health Services Administrator at the site you want to work at. NOthing against the...

  10. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    BSN317 - Carswell is one of the five BOP Medical Referral Centers. It specializes in Mental Health for females, and Tertiary Medical Care for males and females. While most BOP facilities are...

  11. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    here are some links. my best advise is to talk directly with the director of nursing (don) at each facility. you can also ask to speak with the head nurse in the what ever unit you think you want to...

  12. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I'll get back to

  13. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Oh no. Previusly you could go to any Armed Forces Physical Exam Center for the PE. Anyway, let me know what area of the U.S. you are interested in. I will help you find a job in that state. Maybe...

  14. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    Goldensfo - Most resevations are remote but very livable. Housing will have air conditioning in the summer and heat in the winter. Shopping on the reservation will be limited to basic supplies, but...

  15. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    CorrectionalNP replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    What is your specialty, may I ask? What type of initial assignment are you hoping to

  16. USPHS

    CorrectionalNP replied to jennysong81's topic in Government, Military

    I'm a USPHS Officer for the past 21 year. I've worked in the Indian Health Service, Immigration Health, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons. I can answer most questions you have about assignments,...

  17. USPHS Pay Rates/Scales

    CorrectionalNP replied to AWanderingMinstral's topic in Government, Military

    Sure. That's correct. But, you need to look at the job. If you can get a job in lower Manhattan, you will get the maximum housing allowance. On the other hand, if you get a job in rural Arizona,...

  18. hours

    CorrectionalNP replied to amesly15's topic in Correctional

    a-15 The American Correctional Association (ACA) has requirements for medical coverage for ACA Certification. Does your Facility need ACA Certification? If they do, ACA spells out what coverage is...

  19. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Oh, don't confuse me with the DOCTOR bit. I work in a rough environment (Corrections). I've been seeing NP patients for 15+ years. We do not have U.S. graduate physicans. They disrespect Nurses, and...

  20. Can someone "dumb down" blood pressure for me?

    CorrectionalNP replied to RNfromMN's topic in General Nursing

    Long Term Effects of High Blood Pressure: It's called End Organ Damage. Basically it is the Brain, Eyes, Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Vasculature, etc. A Blood Pressure of 80/40 would allow you to live...

  21. Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    CorrectionalNP replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have not problem with DNP. I got my BSN in '84. There were NPs with less than a BSN. Then it was MSN for an NP (which I finished in '93) I would "love" to be referred to be in my Practice as "Dr...

  22. New Grad In Corrrections? good/bad idea?

    CorrectionalNP replied to arabella205's topic in Correctional

    a-205 I would not discourage it. Corrections is a rough environment. If you don't know your stuff, the inmates will immediately pick up on it and make your life miserable. If you make bad...

  23. Latent TB?

    CorrectionalNP replied to military spouse's topic in Correctional

    Latent TB is also known as Asymptomatic TB Infection. It is a Reactive TB Skin test without other signs or symptoms. Once the TB skin test is positive, it will always be positive. A base line chest...