umbdude MSN, APRN

umbdude has 8 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

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   Need Psych Nurse perspective

   umbdude replied to dizzycarrot's topic in Psychiatric

   I wouldn't judge it based on one experience at one facility. I went into nursing specifically to work in psych. My psych rotation during my BSN was not good, but I already worked in an inpatient psych...
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   Queen's Medical Center

   umbdude replied to DruidRN's topic in General Nursing

   It doesn't hurt to apply, and you can always apply to different positions within the same
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   For-Profit, Nonselective NP Schools are Hurting Our Reputation and Credibility

   umbdude replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   sadly this is not an exaggeration...heard this crap too many times and irritates the heck out of me. Most of them want the cheapest, easiest, most convenient program so they can continue working...
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   For-Profit, Nonselective NP Schools are Hurting Our Reputation and Credibility

   umbdude replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   "DIY" education. Unfortunately, these days that is the norm rather than
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   FNP to PMHNP--Is it Better?

   umbdude replied to raycna's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   FNPs can specialize too (e.g. neuro, derm, onco, cards). When I had my shoulder surgery, my follow up appointments with my ortho NP were at least 20-30+ minutes. Also, many PMHNP jobs don't offer...
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   New grad PMHNP benefits and salary advice

   umbdude replied to PMHNPinWV's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   This job sounds pretty terrible (seriously, no pay raise?). Are there a lot of PMHNP jobs in your area? Are you able and willing to move? The southern region has the lowest pay, fewest opportunities,...
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   Realistic group/provider split?

   umbdude replied to DrCOVID's topic in Psychiatric

   Never heard of this but not surprised. The field is getting flooded with new grads and when practices know they can replace us quickly, they'll do what profit them most. 50/50 split is terrible...
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   E prescribing

   umbdude replied to MK Amodemo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There are quite a few of those. One practice I worked at used practice fusion (separate from their EMR). Other ones I've heard of are office ally, MD toolbox, DrFirst
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   Calculate base with percent collections help

   umbdude replied to mforte7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   So your total compensation is base salary and % of collection? If that's the case, it would be: $100k + (0.2*$500k) = $100k + $100k = $200k $500k total reimbursed is very high. How did...
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    Four Patients Per Hour And Time Based Billing

    umbdude replied to SaturnNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work for and interviewed a number of NP-owned practices. They're not much better. Hence I started my own. There's a ton of work and financial risks that come with starting a practice, then the...
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    PMHNP's with ketamine experience??

    umbdude replied to caleyannwek's topic in Psychiatric

    I don't see how administering and monitoring ketamine and esketamine tx are in PMHNP's wheelhouse. I absolutely would not feel comfortable being the one monitoring patients undergoing this type of...
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    Burn out in psychiatry

    umbdude replied to rr0416's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear ya. Love the specialty (I've been a PMHNP for 2+ years), but the constant back-to-back patient interactions can be pretty tiring. I do find part-time tolerable, but full time work would not....
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    Wilkes University - BEWARE!

    umbdude replied to jennifer2021's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm glad OP is speaking out in details. It's important to point out what these schools are like. Essentially, these programs are handing out degrees without providing any added educational
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    Can you search anyone in the controlled substance monitoring database?

    umbdude replied to Nveez's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Having access doesn't mean you have permission to search anyone you want. You need consent permission to view an individual's private medical
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    Can you search anyone in the controlled substance monitoring database?

    umbdude replied to Nveez's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know about legality, but certainly should never view someone's medical record without consent unless you're caring for that person as a provider. Again, most likely HIPAA