DrCOVID

DrCOVID DNP

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  1. How to become a hospital NP?

    DrCOVID replied to greenalmonds's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, there is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, and you should do that if you want to be critical care. I know as an FNP you can specialize, just as other providers do. I had a Family Nurse Pracitioner...

  2. Psychiatric NP

    DrCOVID replied to xtl311's topic in Advanced Practice

    I had a lot of the same questions and searched the forums as well. What hepled me the most is actually finding one in person and seeing what they do answered a lot of my questions. The answers to the...

  3. Reported to the BON

    DrCOVID replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    Would you mind sharing what if any the board did with the report? I'm facing a potential report as well much like you - made a minor policy violation (unknowingly) with no fallout or harm to anyone. I...

  4. Are you happier as an NP than you were as an RN?

    DrCOVID replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like she clearly knew what was costing her happiness... From what she typed her satisfaction was all tied to the fact she was carrying a hefty load pretty much single handedly. Doesn't matter...

  5. knowledge of The Ohio State PMHNP Traditional Entry program?

    DrCOVID replied to Kculb002's topic in Psychiatric

    https://allnurses.com/online-nursing-schools/university-of-south-936837.html https://allnurses.com/student-nurse-practitioner/osu-for-pmhnp-935950.html...

  6. Experience before PMHNP

    DrCOVID replied to benson1994's topic in Psychiatric

    Yea... the biggest reason you should work as an RN before you go into advanced practice is because you really need time to figure out what you want to do and being an RN will allow you to develop a...

  7. Best Lifestyle for PMHNP's. Private practice?

    DrCOVID replied to SaltH2O's topic in Psychiatric

    The general concensus after advanced educaiton is a higher quality of life. You usually get paid more and have more autonomy, flexibility and options. You can always go back to the floor if you like,...

  8. Good looking male borderline patient.

    DrCOVID replied to benji66's topic in Psychiatric

    The scales balancing in my head... Hot and heavy hook up vs possibly throwing away 4 years of schooling a license examination and job secuirty

  9. Is there a niche for evening/night time practices?

    DrCOVID replied to Lanntis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did a quick search after seeing these posts; there are tons of urgent care clinics around my city that are open till 8 or 11 pm but a lot of them have bad reviews. Seems like what you want already...

  10. Is there a niche for evening/night time practices?

    DrCOVID replied to Lanntis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think once you get more experience in medicine you will see the answer. I have been perplexed as to why we do certain things (like throw away the majority of a vial of pain medication after using a...

  11. I dislike nursing but love therapy--PMHNP or LMHC?

    DrCOVID replied to Neohippy's topic in Psychiatric

    Damn, accepting fault for someone else assaulting you is pretty big! It depends what you want to do/focus on. Unfortunately, our health system is heavily reliant on medication for reimbursement,...

  12. Board of nursing investigations

    DrCOVID replied to winterwonderland's topic in Psychiatric

    Working as part of the government currently, and by lord can things take exceptional lengths of time; However, I'm wondering if somehow they are flying under the radar. With so many complaints, I...

  13. SLU (Accelerated MSN )

    DrCOVID replied to Bmurray's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Yike! I hope you have tuition assistance or a scholarship... I know nurses still paying off their debt from

  14. Yale or Vanderbilt?

    DrCOVID replied to Oklahoma23's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Can I ask why do you have your heart set on these two schools? Just a rough graduate tuition search reveals each is around 40k per year. Now, I've saved for 7 years of my single adult life, have...

  15. Is this something i should follow through with?

    DrCOVID replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I find this statement more disturbing than the "give that up"

  16. No vs nursing informatics

    DrCOVID replied to Jwallacenash's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    1) Nurse informaticists are not APNs/APRNs. 2) A lot of places you don't need anything special to get into informatics. Search this forum, a lot of people get into with no extra education. 3) There...

  17. Is this something i should follow through with?

    DrCOVID replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Please, please, please, tell me what the easier way to make 100k consistently per year is. I have been trying to find method to find a way to retire early including starting my own business, trading...

  18. RN to NP license on probation

    DrCOVID replied to theresadavis32's topic in Advanced Practice

    Would you share what the probation is

  19. Psych NPs: Do you touch your clients?

    DrCOVID replied to resilientnurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    This topic is kinda funny... But anyway, it would depend on the situation/and your knowledge of the patient. If you have good rapport, know the person well, pt not in distress, is mentally somewhat...

  20. Texas is driving me crazy!!!

    DrCOVID replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Advanced Practice

    I know circumstances are different for everyone. But as a Texan I can't see staying here if I get my NP here. Why would any NP WANT to be in a red state vs a green one? I like Texas, but I have no...

  21. Best states for practice

    DrCOVID posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey everyone, I am looking for a little guidance as far as where I should go for NP school. I know the economy is dynamic, and job demand/supply will change, but one thing I'm really considering is...

  22. Failed NCLEX 3X

    DrCOVID replied to jalana's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Those scores you posted sound normal. Most of the people in my class (everyone passed) scored around 60-70% on the standardized prep exam materials. We had to do ATI, and I did some Kaplan questions....

  23. Is this the best career route for me?

    DrCOVID replied to MedicineAndMuscles's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The clichés are correct; Everyone has their own way. You will know when it's time. I first thought I was going to be a CRNA when I became a nurse. 7 years later life twisted and turned and I have a...

  24. How are you saving for retirement?

    DrCOVID replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was planning on doing 20 years in the service so I could retire and live off the currently ~5k/month pension High3 plan. Who knows if that or SS will be around in a few years anyway. Seems like...

  25. What is everyone's hourly rate these days?

    DrCOVID replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One of my friends was doing 150$ / hr as a LNC as an independent contractor which doesn't require a