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  1. Promising Job Prospect

    Dougefresh replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wear a suit. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. As an RN I worked in a cath lab with a lot of cardiologist in clinic, the overwhelming majority of those guys would dress...

  2. Nurse Practitioners in Memphis, TN

    Dougefresh replied to TheologyNerdRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Overall the market is garbage in the southeastern US. Yes you can find jobs, but due to the fact of a saturated market, you will not earn what you are worth. Only way I would recommend becoming a...

  3. Middle Tennessee has no Midlevel jobs

    Dougefresh replied to momofm1998's topic in Advanced Practice

    I feel as though the market is saturated, especially in the southeast. I'm sure you can find jobs sprinkled through out middle America where they would snatch you up in a heartbeat, but overall the...

  4. Negotiating the new job

    Dougefresh replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Things to consider are CME allowance. At a minimum I would say 1K annually for education. Also verify that they cover your malpractice insurance. A lot of times having your health insurance paid as...

  5. NP practice in Houston, Tx

    Dougefresh replied to elmonorojo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As an FNP you will have a broader scope of practice. Newborn to geriatric. As the ACNP you only treat 18 years old and up. That may not seem like a big deal, but you never know what the future...

  6. Nurse Practioner Vs. Physician Assistant

    Dougefresh replied to bookworm33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been an NP for a little over a year now. Before becoming a nurse I worked in a hospital setting over 15 years as a radiology engineer. I have always been a "hands-on" guy and love to work...

  7. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    Dougefresh replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know I'm extremely late getting to the party on this one, but here goes. It all depends on where you are. I am an NP in the worst state to practice in. (Alabama). I am also in the largest city,...