TigerBlood01

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  1. What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

    TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello, I was wondering if any nurse practitioners could give some advice and tell me the pros/cons of being an Independent Contractor ? I've been offered a position but have some reservations about it...

  2. Beware of "Bait and Switch" Government Contract Job Openings

    TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    All Job Seekers, I want to warn everyone about shady agencies taking advantage of nurses and nurse practitioners looking for a job in this tough economy. These agencies post deceptive ads with jobs...

  3. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello Everyone, I started my new job as a Psych NP at an outpatient clinic and do not think it is a good place to work. This is my first Psych NP job and a locus tenems position. During the interview,...

  4. No nursing shortage: roll call!

    TigerBlood01 replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    If anymore people tell me about a "nursing shortage", I have some swamp land in Florida to sell to

  5. An odd staff member

    TigerBlood01 replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    If this nurse has no boundaries discussing these personal issues with co-workers, I am concerned that this may occur with patients as well. Some persons with a history of abuse (especially sexual)...

  6. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry. Forgot to add. I found an NP position without a third party involved. WINNING!!!!

  7. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    Update: I stayed there for 2 days. The agency tried to convince me to be patient and give them time to learn what the role of an NP is. I showed them in writing what our scope of practice is and set...

  8. Beware of "Bait and Switch" Government Contract Job Openings

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Nursing Career

    @xtxrn, I think Charlie Sheen is a genius :) Staying away from ALL agencies in the future, especially the ones advertising govt positions. They've made enough money off nurse's hard work and the...

  9. Nightmare New Grad NP Position

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    I suggested this to the doctor. She did not want me to sit in. I had a long discussion with my agency about several issues like professional boundaries with staff. They are calling the company to sort...

  10. Terrible first NP job

    TigerBlood01 replied to bostonred's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm going through that now...I can tell it's territorial thing since I am the only

  11. Questions About New Psych NP Position

    TigerBlood01 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi Everyone, I received a job offer for a Psych NP position going to LTC facilities to do consultations. It sounds good....regular working hours M-F, no call, no weekends. Training by a more...

  12. I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    TigerBlood01 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Muddamia (I like your name by the way :) Congratulations on your move and new position!!!!! :) I wish you the best. You sound like an adventurous person and I respect that. Since my last posting, I...

  13. I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    TigerBlood01 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I've lived in over half the states in the U.S. and have traveled extensively my entire life. I believe that SE Michigan has one of the worst economies in the U.S. I know many people with degrees that...

  14. What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

    TigerBlood01 replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi TravelGtr, Yes, I am a fellow gator :) Thanks for sharing your experiences. I think the flexibility and autonomy of being an independent contractor will be truly liberating. As yourself, I will...

  15. How to Handle Student Incivility

    TigerBlood01 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Meriwhen, those are all good points that I did not mention. The school has a dress code policy and I have sent a couple students home that were dressed inappropriately for clinical. For example, I...

  16. How to Handle Student Incivility

    TigerBlood01 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At the beginning of the semester, we go over the clinical course syllabus and I give the students a list of written rules/expectations for the course. Among them are: 1. No cell phones, texting, or...

  17. Jobs

    TigerBlood01 replied to Rhea11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've had calls/e-mails from employers using AdvancedPracticeJobs.com and posting my resume on Careerbuilder. Good Luck with your job

  18. Would you take a non NP job if you couldn't find one you liked/wanted?

    TigerBlood01 replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new Psych NP. I have had several job offers and weighed my options regarding which position to take. I did teaching before and after graduation as well before my certification. However, I talked...

  19. Patient rights v. Clinical instructor?

    TigerBlood01 replied to studentnurse0383's topic in General Nursing

    The patient has the right to refuse care, medications, ect. You can highly encourage someone to bathe by explaining the rationale for good hygiene to the patient but your instructor is not correct in...

  20. Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

    TigerBlood01 replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I know for sure that it is illegal to record or videotape anyone on a psychiatric unit due to the Mental Health Code laws in my state. Visitors and patients are not allowed to use cell phones on the...

  21. I REALLY need some direction from Mi RN's!

    TigerBlood01 replied to MuddaMia's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I highly recommend that you stay where you're at if you're making good money and have a job. PRN jobs are not very plentiful right now. Michigan has one of the worst economies in the country. Driving...

  22. New Grad RN moving to Michigan, ANY JOBS?????

    TigerBlood01 replied to Sknurse09's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Doctor's Hospital in Pontiac and DMC are hiring new grads. You just may have to work midnight shifts ....I know several people that just graduated in May and are working there now as nurse techs until...

  23. Nursing Faculty Shortage and Salaries

    TigerBlood01 replied to Rhilogan's topic in General Nursing

    choco80, You are correct. Many of the professors and clinical instructors have to work a second job to supplement their teaching

  24. RN looking for some AF info from someone who knows

    TigerBlood01 replied to icurnanthony's topic in Government, Military

    My about my experiences with recruiters: As a military brat of a Navy LDO, my father was assigned recruiting duty for 2 years when I was 10 years old. From a first hand perspective, I can assure...

  25. Why is Psych NP not as popular of a choice?

    TigerBlood01 replied to rd290's topic in Psychiatric

    I agree with ImThatGuy. As a Psych NP, I have received e-mails and phone calls from employers seeking someone to do medication management and assessments. During my clinical, the Psych NP's I trained...