Dr.Naija_Glam

Dr.Naija_Glam has 8 years experience and specializes in Pediatics, Family Practice.

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1. Advice Needed- Challenging Employees

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Nurse Management

   Thank you all for your

2. Advice Needed- Challenging Employees

   Dr.Naija_Glam posted a topic in Nurse Management

   I was promoted to a manager role a year ago I lead a team of nurse practitioners. In addition to managing the nurse practitioners I also manage a group of registered nurses. For more background...

3. Where can acute care pediatric nps practice

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Advanced Practice

   Thanks Neuro Guy, I didn't recall reading that in the statement. It's been a while since I looked through

4. Where can acute care pediatric nps practice

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Advanced Practice

   Thanks ArmaniX. Sometimes I feel that the NP role has been broken down into too many specialties? I've been an NP for almost 8 years and it's crazy how I'm confused about this. Even the descriptions...

5. Where can acute care pediatric nps practice

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Advanced Practice

   Thank you for your input

6. Where can acute care pediatric nps practice

   Dr.Naija_Glam posted a topic in Advanced Practice

   I'm an FNP who has primarily practiced in pediatric subspecialties both inpatient and outpatient. I currently work in a pediatric pulmonary clinic. I mainly see patients with asthma, allergies, and...

7. Hand off

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to b747girl5's topic in General Nursing

   Sounds like the new nurse jitters. I can relate because it was hard for me to give report when I was a new nurse. After 2 months, you are still a fairly new nurse and still learning of course. It can...

8. Asking For A Raise

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hi flowingoan! It's a good idea to review asthma and cf. Also become familiar with spirometry and pulm meds. Will you be reviewing chest x-rays? If so, I'm sure your employer will have you shadow with...

9. Asking For A Raise

   Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Jules, based on your advice, I decided to ask for 10K more instead of 6K.......and my manager agreed!!!! I gave a thorough rationale as to why I deserved the raise. Thank you for your

10. Asking For A Raise

    Dr.Naija_Glam replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for your input Jules, I have NP friends, but we don't work in the same organization. We are open with our salaries. The NPs I do work with aren't very open in regards to salary unfortunately. I...

11. Asking For A Raise

    Dr.Naija_Glam posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been at my current job for almost a year, and my yearly evaluation is coming up. I'm wanting to ask for a $6,000 dollar raise because I have had to take on a few duties that weren't discussed in...

12. Feeling guilty..

    Dr.Naija_Glam replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    It's good that you're thinking ahead. Be sure that you are aware of your current jobs policy on giving notice. Most jobs want 2 weeks, but some want 3 weeks or more. You need to know this anyway, so...

13. Why did you pick your NP Program?

    Dr.Naija_Glam replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I chose my program because I would be awarded an MSN and DNP once completed. I also chose it because it was accredited. Thinking back on it, the program was costly, but I feel that it was well worth...

14. How to get DOT certificate

    Dr.Naija_Glam replied to xiaobear007's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where I work, the time allotted for the visit is 1 hr. It usually doesn't take me that long since most pts are healthy. With paperwork included, it takes me about 20-30 minutes to do a DOT physical....

15. Working for the VA

    Dr.Naija_Glam replied to grammynp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree with Jules A. I know that the VA doesn't offer the highest salaries around, but I do know ones salary offer depends on years of experience, certifications, etc. I'm not sure which VA you...