gettingbsn2msn

gettingbsn2msn MSN, RN

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  1. aesthetic nurse practitioner-training

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Mazie21214's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would like to find this as well. I'm in Atlanta but could travel to Tampa to learn this. I know it's not difficult. A MA does my juvedern here in

  2. Fired By My Patients

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I think sometimes people who are quiet or soft spoken are intimidating. It shouldn't be that way but I work with someone who only answers questions but does not carry on conversations. I know him...

  3. Drug testing

    gettingbsn2msn replied to blexxer's topic in General Nursing

    While we are at it, lets not allow sugary drinks or vending machines that sell candy in the lobby of the hotel (i mean hospital). That should help people loose weight and keep insurance costs

  4. In a restricted state

    gettingbsn2msn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is not to rant on MD's. In fact I have I son who will be going to medical school. However it is becoming impossible in my state to run my own clinic. I LOVE what I do.....everyday. The fees we...

  5. Sent home from clinical :(

    gettingbsn2msn replied to marin8campy's topic in General Students

    Do not worry about this. Just do what they say and proceed forward. This will not matter in 10 years. In 2006 I was told I would never make it as a nurse. Today I am a Nurse Practitioner. The...

  6. How do you respond to competitive peers?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to conjer's topic in General Students

    Competition can be a good thing. It can motivate people to succeed and be their best. However, the universe is big enough that an entire cohort can do well. No need to tear each other down. Build...

  7. What is most stressful about aesthetic nursing?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to RuralNurseRN's topic in Aesthetics

    I was in a medical spa and the injector told me the worst thing was the patient who brings in her friend. Friend always has too much to say about this and that and she's not even paying for the...

  8. Terrified to start as a new RN

    gettingbsn2msn replied to enfermeratobe's topic in General Nursing

    Just be friendly and offer your help. I was a travel RN for quite a few years. My first assignment I was terrified! But found a friendly face. I was always cordial. I ran across some who were...

  9. Debating to start NP school

    gettingbsn2msn replied to catica1124's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will add that I would love to have my DNP. But at my age not worth the money. Least costly was 16k. No

  10. Debating to start NP school

    gettingbsn2msn replied to catica1124's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I like being a NP. Do not do it for the money though. I make more than a RN but not much more than a travel RN. I started my own gig in Jan but expenses will eat you

  11. Care Credit

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you about Citi. I'll call them tommorrow and ask if they accept

  12. Care Credit

    gettingbsn2msn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have many patients that want to utilize my services and I run my own independent practice in my state. Care Credit refuses to acknowledge NP's but they will accept chiropractors and Physical...

  13. RN license without Nursing major

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Ele_123's topic in Nursing Career

    Get your accelerated BSN. Most programs are 12 to 16

  14. California Nursing!!

    gettingbsn2msn replied to angjam's topic in Nursing Career

    They used to be about 10 to 15 years ago. That changed. COL through the roof. Now everyone is coming to my state

  15. First Travel Assignment... with Animals

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Mvarhegyi's topic in Travel

    You can make this happen. You have already narrowed your geography for travel. I love your spirit! Toughest part will be the dogs prior to you getting your own

  16. Care Credit

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, they include vets. Just not NPs or

  17. Care Credit

    gettingbsn2msn replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for responding. I'll check it out. Would have been so easy to utilize Care Credit. I complained and they said the decision was made by their legal department to not include

  18. IVDU pt kept asking for pain meds. Managment kept saying to just give it to her.

    gettingbsn2msn replied to ella2990's topic in General Nursing

    You are a newer nurse. You will not win no matter what you do. We used to have patients leave ama and come back through the er. They had gotten pain meds down there. I had one of my regulars meet...

  19. Antagonistic NP Article

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Dodongo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have never heard a NP introduce themselves as a doctor. I have attended two seminars in my state where a chiropractor introduced themselves as a medical doctor in a round about way. They...

  20. Alternative/Holistic Medicine NP

    gettingbsn2msn replied to 2bNotAnotherMaleNurse7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm actually looking for a partner NP to open a practice like this. I am currently working with a PA. We are in one of the most restrictive states for NP's. It's becoming too difficult in my state...

  21. Mid 40's new LPN career

    gettingbsn2msn replied to AliceB's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I went to RN school at 46. Moved myself and children to GA to do this. Worked in a rural hospital a few years. When my charge nurse said she was going to become a NP, I said "not without me." It...

  22. How to deal with obnoxious staff

    gettingbsn2msn replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not a prude either. I also hate corporate anything that includes scripting. That said, it would grate on my nerves. Loud people already grate on me even out in a social setting. Yet I still...

  23. Benefits of getting an MPH degree?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I see no benefit to it unless you want to work for the government or the CDC (which is also the

  24. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

    gettingbsn2msn replied to mariposabella's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, men tend to make 10k to 20k more per year in a private practice. BUT, it depends on the personality of the man. They guy I work with is so obnoxious to patients but for whatever reason they...

  25. If you became CRNA for the money did you end up......

    gettingbsn2msn replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you are a "people person" there is a good chance that you will not like being a CRNA. I am very outgoing and that is why I became a NP. I also love science. However, even the hospitals and...