I dont get it fellow collegue. I know I am a midlevel. Ive said that before. Ive also said that NPs need to know their scope/boundaries as well. But MDs should respect NPs or any other midlevel too.(Not take advantage of them). Im not trying to be an...
My fellow collegue, I can understand where you come from. I understand that whatever practice you are in, you must work within your scope because that's what you applied for. NP must respect their scope just as a MD must respect his or hers. An...
If you want to go to med school thats fine, its your choice. However, there are many APNs who are happy in their careers. Remember, money is not everything. Its about loving your job and having a decent income that satisfy your livelihood. However, ...
I know thats right!! Sometimes you have to settle what you can get as a new NP. But once you get experience 6 months to a year find something better. I had the same experience. Congrats to you.
We are already at a nursing shortage. A nurse is a nurse. I think they need to stop elimininating LPNs and even RNs from their roles. We need all the nurses we can get. Now some hospitals wont take you if you dont have a BSN. I think that is plain du...
My fellow collague, As an np who works in geriatrics and palliative, you need to know that money is not everything espicially if its your first np job. However, know you should not be short change either. Average salary for an np is 60k to 100k. I wo...
My fellow collague, As an NP myself I think you need a year or two of experience before going for the NP program. You need to gain critical thinking, understand your meds, etc. That way you will be comfortable when you start clinicals, and able t...
I learned a lot at nights before going to days because it was a slower pace and I had my senior nurses(God bless them) to teach me and they were helpful references until I was confident to handle issues. But it depends it on everyone's situation. If ...
How long was you on orientation? Did you get enough time? Did your preceptor teach you well? If not, I would talk to the manager about getting more orientation or getting a different preceptor. But if you know your preceptor is not the problem, you'v...
My friend, Nursing is ever changing. You have to improve your career and livelihood. You have a good offer, go for it. I used to work in a LTAC and loved the people there, but I knew I wanted hospital experience, increase pay, and a different ca...