macsmith777

Could someone who obtains a PMHNP also practice in a general sense as a Adult NP? Like do primary care/hospice side work?

Hi all, just wondering who out there has experience with South University. I have read varying accounts and would like opinions as to if this school is worthwhile. IE, honesty of staff/admissions, as well as if the courses offered are taught by actual professionals. I am self directed and need no handholding, but would like some sense of support from the instructors. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

I am in agreement, no need to upgrade. I drive an 06 forester, granted it's newer than yours, but it suits me fine. My team of hospice patients are our "rural" team, meaning I drive consistently around 600 miles a week. My advice is to drive your existing car until you absolutlely cannot anymore. Leasing is a horribly expensive and poor option. New cars are also not so hot. drive until it dies while saving cash for a ~2 year old used subaru to replace it. That will get you the most bang for your buck.

Oh, having read your original post more carefully I should say that I never shy from being honest in indicating that a pts death is coming soon. I have been thanked countless times for being the one who is frank with them, after having so many blow smoke. Just stay away from specifics.

I have learned in the past three years of hospice work that you never never never know. It frustrates me to no end when MDs give people specific timelines on their, or their loved ones deaths. I advise people that the longer I do this, the more convinced I am that no-one ever really knows. That said, there are of course circumstances where it is clear that a pt is going to die in the next few days, week, whatever. I will indicate that my experience tells me that is likely, but I always throw it the caveat that I am suprised (one way or another) as often as not. Don't feel bad about not having a concrete answer, people go in their own time. I tell families that if I knew the answer to that, I would be driving a nicer car, as I would be God. smart aleky yes, but it lightens the mood and shows that none of us know. My advice: stay away from specifics, unless you have some gift I have yet to see, you will be proven wrong.