cruisin_woodward

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 PRN visit or something. But now they are trying t...

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 no idea how to even do this. I followed ab RN for t...

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 after their name. She makes me call in every morni...

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 an NP. I don't mind pitching in...but covering for ...

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 don't seem to care. My wages are very competitive as...

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 107K in Michigan. That seems high to me. I don't wan...

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 question is, how do I resign from my current job? ...

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 sure how much to ask for, so I aimed high, and ex...

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 any passion for my current position?

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. I wouldn't really just want to do research. I want...

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

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 they understand what a nurse practitioner is. Howev...

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 acute care nurse practitioner. No jobs were offered t...

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 research. Perhaps I misspoke in my original post. I think...

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 contract yet, but I seriously am ready to walk out ...

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 paperwork in about 4 days later. I got it returned...

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 ridiculous. I got a second call from a major Det...

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 contract....so, we will see.

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, because, working in ortho, their weight has a lot t...

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

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 of a lot more responsibility. I actually hate it ...

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 printing, when I did, so that took extra time. Then I fou...

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 DNP, so my clinical time, and didactic took 4 yea...

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 seem to understand what a PA is, but not what an N...

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 as the PA's "girl", or the PA's "nurse". I am a nu...