DizzyJ DHSc PA-C

DizzyJ DHSc PA-C

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  1. Anyone know how long to get a DEA in Ga

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    It can be anywhere from 7-10 days to 2-3 weeks. Depends on the DEA office your application gets processed at and how easily they can verify your

  2. Hourly NP and pay

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to TexasNP14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Never make a habit of working for free and never take anything home with you. Work on becoming efficient in charting. Do you have an EMR or paper? I've worked various specialties, but have always...

  3. First Contract

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to tgod288's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Jules. Pick one thing. That starting salary for a new grad is pretty reasonable. Even better if the extra $5k is that easily obtained. Do you have a plan for how you will get your...

  4. First NP Job, misled and unhappy

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to NYbaby0126's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think you should move on. I'm assuming you went the acute route in order to work inpatient acute care. That is what you are trained to do. So, to end up working outpatient, in a specialty you...

  5. SOCIAL ettique of using "Dr." on invitation

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to SherlockRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree, it is appropriate for a formal invitation. I only use Dr. designation when an application/reservation requests a prefix and it has the option to choose Dr. over

  6. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to mmak's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any studies or literature to further support this? I've seen a few bad cases in which the provider didn't do there homework and got screwed, but for sure the exception and not the rule. If you have...

  7. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to mmak's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Needs two separate policies for two different jobs. An employer policy covering NP work will not cover RN work at another

  8. Difference between Ph.D and Ed.D

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    A PhD is different then an EdD. The PhD always (to my knowledge) has a dissertation with original research. The EdD can have a capstone or project without dissertation/original research. Yes, they...

  9. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to mmak's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, you can do both. You (should) make more money as a PMHNP and it would be more lucrative to just do that full time and then work PRN in the ED. You don't have to make sure you have your own...

  10. DNP then NP

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Snorris30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    One could argue that unless your DNP is in an ARNP specialty, it is not really a clinical doctorate. You could google that...but let me help you out DNP Educational Leadership – American...

  11. DNP then NP

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Snorris30's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    One can get a DNP in educational leadership. You can have a DNP without being an

  12. Sport Physicals for the Under Served

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to SWalker,CPNP-PC's topic in Advanced Practice

    Be sure to consider malpractice. Your coverage at your primary site will likely not cover you if you are technically doing a separate job on the side. So, if you're billing on your own and not...

  13. Metal worker needs MRI

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We did the same in the ED. Just a CT of the

  14. PMHNP-low stress?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Flo.'s topic in Advanced Practice

    Private practice is the way to go for outpatient psych. I agree a community mental health clinic would be

  15. Can PsychNPs administer ECT treatments?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Knmarrill's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't found any specific state legislation stating yes or no, but I found several discussions stating PMHNP can not perform and bill for ECT. Also, I found a WA mental health billing handbook...

  16. First NP hired into my old ER

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Mica RN's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think 28 training shifts is great. You will likely see all the common ER complaints over 28 shifts. Then, you still have the doc there to consult with. UpToDate is by far your best friend and as...

  17. "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL...this poll just seems silly. Basically, if you are referred to as anything other then your given title, then it is

  18. FNP to PMHNP

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Cindy-20's topic in Advanced Practice

    I wouldn't think an FNP would have to do anything to work as a WHNP. You should have obtained the proper training for this through your FNP

  19. PMHNP-low stress?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Flo.'s topic in Advanced Practice

    I think outpatient psych med management is much less stressful then inpatient. Once you get most of your patient panel stable on meds, you can breeze through your day with med refills. Sprinkle in a...

  20. Adult wanting to move to Family

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to nurse7502's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Kate that doing a PNP program would be better. It would focus on the specific patient population you require the additional training

  21. Psych NP Health Assessment

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Purple_Clover's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I rarely had to touch a patient while working in psych in the sense of doing a physical exam. However, it is very important to know. For instance, we did vitals on all patients (because psych meds...

  22. "Noctor?" Offensive title?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to Breathing16's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where is someone using this title? A title I've never ever ever heard of. Let's take a poll....is the title "DORK"

  23. Does DNP help financially?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    What is your desire to get a DNP for? Unless you have a specific goal in mind that requires a DNP (admin/academics), then it is only rewarding for you own personal goal

  24. Changing careers (sort of)?

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to amalay's topic in Advanced Practice

    I've heard this "liability" issue flying around but don't understand it and have never seen a specific legal case reflecting it to be a real issue. If you are working as an RN then you do RN work....

  25. Recommendation for pharm ceu’s? Preparing to recertify

    DizzyJ DHSc PA-C replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    Prescriber's Letter is pretty good and pharm