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cruisin_woodward

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  1. NP being forced to work as RN

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I am a Palliative Care and Hospice NP. My Palliative Care census has fallen quite low, so I was asked to fill in and help the Hospice nurses out. I thought this meant, if there was a need for a...

  2. NP being forced to work as RN

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tammy G, I do not act as an NP in any way during these visits. And if I want to a prescription changed...I call their attending. I do not write orders. In fact, if I needed something changed, I have...

  3. NP being forced to work as RN

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, you're right. There are so many other things going on as well. I am not treated as a professional. I answer to an RN, who has clearly stated that anyone could do my job, if they had the initials...

  4. NP being forced to work as RN

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My partner was reading the CMS policies regarding NPs in hospice, and she misread it..I looked it up. What it means is that you can't do RN work and bill as an NP. Either way, I went to school to be...

  5. Palliative Care NP?

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is a model in which I go into nursing facilities and work as a consultant. You are right, it isn't a money maker. They hope to feed into hospice. Problem is that the program is failing. And they...

  6. Palliative Care NP?

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I have just been offered a position as a palliative care NP. Problem is, they are asking me to give them a number about what I expect to make. I don't have a clue! I am seeing between 90 and...

  7. Protocol for resigning

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, so anyone who's been following my posts, knows that I have had a rough go with my current job. I have found a new one for more money, no call, no weekends, no holidays and a flexible schedule. My...

  8. Palliative Care NP?

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I cleared my inbox. I didn't realize that read messages still clogged the inbox. I am currently making MUCH less than that, and I am on call every other weekend. I'm sure there are variances. I wasn't...

  9. Are you using your degree?

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am a DNP, and in a private surgical practice. I do not feel like I am using my degree. In a hospital setting, I feel there is more opportunity for research. Maybe the problem is that I don't have...

  10. Are you using your degree?

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I would like that, but I want to work with patients, and I love teaching (in a clinical capacity). So I best suited for doing projects that sort of thing. I like looking at things in a pragmatic way....

  11. Patient complaint

    cruisin_woodward replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had a coworker (and friend) that was called into the office because another co worker complained that his member was too prominent in his scrub pants. I'm not even kidding. Now, I know this man...

  12. Is it offensive?

    cruisin_woodward replied to PC0229's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am called "that gal" or "the nurse", or "your nurse" all the time, NEVER do they mistake me for "doctor", even when I have my white lab coat on. But I always explain who I am, my title, and ask if...

  13. Advanced Degress in the OR

    cruisin_woodward replied to acaveney's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I was a surgical technologist for 5 years, and an RN for 9 years in the OR. When I got my DNP (Remember that your DNP is your degree not your title. Just as you would say, BSN or MSN), I became an...

  14. Are you using your degree?

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    The DNP looks at issues that are found at the "bedside" (I use the term bedside, because that is where I feel most comfortable), and looks for solutions and implements changes based on current...

  15. Contract questions

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How does a contract actually work? I know that you come to an agreement regarding pay and benefits, but does that mean that you are not legally able to quit? I am HATING this job. I haven't signed a...

  16. Took FOREVER to get my license!

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It took FOREVER to get authorization to test through ANCC. Once I had a date set, it was postponed due to inclimate weather. Ok so then it was set back three weeks. Then, I passed, (Yay!). I sent my...

  17. Contract questions

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    He has texted me 4 times today already...I'm off today. I feel stressed out non stop. I may as well be back in school. The amount of time I am putting in doing patient notes (on my own time), is quite...

  18. new grad needs help

    cruisin_woodward replied to cmack6's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My employer is paying for my DEA. Which is $700+. My understanding is that employers typically pay for that sort of thing, and relicensing, and CEUs. But I'm new to this, and have not yet signed a...

  19. Too direct?

    cruisin_woodward replied to RN623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The PA in our office is VERY direct. Some of his patients LOVE him, other HATE him. There is no in between with him. I am the softer side. I think it just depends. I do discuss weight and nutrition,...

  20. Took FOREVER to get my license!

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Apparently the rule changed here in Michigan in April. And I got right at that change.

  21. All these NPs making less than RNs?

    cruisin_woodward replied to 2bnpcout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am making $10 an hour more as an NP, but I am working my BUTT off. (I was maxed out as an RN) I am also in a surgical specialty. Along with that pay raise, came terrible hours, more call, and a heck...

  22. First job woes!

    cruisin_woodward replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, it has taken MONTHS to get approval to test, and then my license. (Long story involved there, but basically, I screwed up and didn't send my check, and then was told I didn't need finger...

  23. First job woes!

    cruisin_woodward posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think I have fallen victim of the typical new grad taking the very first job they are offered. I was warned not to, but I have been so broke, and nearly lost my home while in school. I did my BSN to...

  24. NP vs PA duties in critical care

    cruisin_woodward replied to MowbrayRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I guess it is a term used here for all APRNs and PAs, so I don't find it offensive. But I do see your point. As I said, I tell people that I am an advanced practice nurse. But they don't get it. They...

  25. NP vs PA duties in critical care

    cruisin_woodward replied to MowbrayRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an ACNP in the Detroit area. NPs and PAs do the exact same job here. I work side by side with a PA, and we have the same duties. Absolutely no difference. I will say that I have been referred to...