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  1. New Grad FNP. Work in FL or AZ?

    harmonizer replied to mightymurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Family is important. But if you are talking solely about job aspect and pay and autonomy, Arizona is generally better. If you are young and feel like wanting to explore and meet new people, go to...

  2. NP Pay

    harmonizer replied to googs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would say jump the offer if you are not satisfied with the pay. First, unless the benefits and PTOs are great, it is better to start high because you can use your salary to negotiate for next job...

  3. NP Pay

    harmonizer replied to googs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I really think the cause of low pay is multifactorial.” The supply and demand does not explain everything. There are other health professions where supply and demand are quite in equilibrium but...

  4. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Post-master certificate. In some states, only DNP option is available so you can do DNP with psych concentration. I would not pursue only for job availability though, only if you like it. It has its...

  5. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks. Jules. Nothing last forever. All about supply and demand in every field. More supply. The class size at our local university doubles 3 years ago and we have more post-master students now....

  6. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Location: Southeast. (need collaterbation/supervision) non-independent practice. Specialty: Psych Compensation: Two contract jobs: telepsych and local contracts- working 5 days per week. $182,000 but...

  7. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am so doing telepsych as well. You rate is great. How many patient do you have to see per hours and how many patient per days on average? I only make $90/hr for contract rate for about couple years...

  8. PMHNP, with depression?

    harmonizer replied to Aworth1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Work is work. You will get use to it. Unless you have private practice where you can set your own time, you will get slammed with > 10 patients per day and sometimes treated like a carwash machine...

  9. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    May I ask how many patients are you seeing per

  10. Who still works as a floor nurse?

    harmonizer replied to OCRN3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I admire and respect all RNs amd all healthcare workers but I will never go back on the floors or units or ERs. The only thing I miss is 3-day work week. However, you can get 4-day work week as NP if...

  11. Psychiatric NP- percent of billed salary

    harmonizer replied to kitty72's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Try 70%-75%. I was offered 60% in the past but heard that some people are getting 70% or even 80%. 60% is too low. They are probably taking advantage of new grads. Don't sell yourself

  12. Interested in Psych NP but in FNP prog

    harmonizer replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If your states allows, you can just practice psych with FNPs (if you are comfortable about scope of practice issues)- usually the states that allow this is not independent practice state and they are...

  13. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    harmonizer replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Joebird21, it does not make any difference. The states (OR, WA,MD AZ, IA and etc) that needs certification to practice in certain specialty will continue to require it. It may just give you peace of...

  14. FNP in a psychiatric office?

    harmonizer replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Bottom line---This topic came up so many times. It really depends on the BON of each state. Unfortunately, in some states, there is no specific clause limiting advanced nursing practice in within...

  15. Work clothings for PMHNPs

    harmonizer replied to Woks's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No white coat at all. Business casual. I hate wearing suit or white coat. I want to bring me to the same level as patient as much as possible to built rapport, which is less important in other nursing...

  16. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ,No, it is not!! Did you read? She sees 4 pts/hour and works 12-16 hour days. She gets paid per pt she sees. well I just read again-- $220k after tax.. I guess it is possible if you work that long...

  17. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    harmonizer replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yep. Yep. Yep. It's HELL on earth to have 4 patients per hours. I see 2 patients per hour and if I work 6 days per week, I would make that much with CONTRACT, not salary. I am already feel overwhelmed...

  18. Non-psych NPs working in psych

    harmonizer replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe you! "Top" people will always find work .. with one exception lower or stagnated salary/wage :) It is the law of supply and demand. No matter how top or good you are, you are not likely be...

  19. Non-psych NPs working in psych

    harmonizer replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good for you. You are lucky to live there. I can't stand cold weather and higher cost of living up north! There are only a few states that is good for psych

  20. Non-psych NPs working in psych

    harmonizer replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It really depends on the state you live in! There is really nothing wrong with FNP working in psych in many states unless BON clearly define the line. In my states, they hire FNP in psych all the...

  21. Monetary Consequences for Quitting a Job In Your Contract?

    harmonizer replied to Bumashes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    90 day notice is just to long! I will not sign it. I never had this put into my contract. 30 days is

  22. The Term Physician

    harmonizer replied to motoluver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    -Not very common at all. Most NPs I know do not want to title "physician". To me, it is protected title. Just like physician do not want to be called " nurse practitioner." However, the title...

  23. The Term Physician

    harmonizer replied to motoluver's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just make it simple.... "Type of speciality + Nurse Practitioner" and make the word Dr. optional for those with DNP or PhD. I do not want to be clumped and tied with physician assistants as a...

  24. Glut of NPs in coming years?

    harmonizer replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I chose to do the same thing now, opting for the highest wage possible regardless of job security, and try to work hard and save. I work in low-autonomy states so salary for PMHNP is not great. quite...

  25. Glut of NPs in coming years?

    harmonizer replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You are absolutely right. As a provider, you are moving on patients to patients non-stop all day along so at least my brain keeps working. When I see bedsides nurse sit down and chat or just look at...