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  1. NP w/no desire for RN?

    cgfnp replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Spoken like a true educator. I don't even know why we have to keep the redundant separate RN license. I have absolutely no problem at all practicing family medicine, no matter what anyone says about...

  2. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

    cgfnp replied to Roland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Missouri is one of the worst, and this year I thought it might turn for the better, but not only did the CS law not pass, but 2 laws passed that further restricts NPs in Missouri. What a joke!!!...

  3. NP w/no desire for RN?

    cgfnp replied to Pinoy2.0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Keep in mind it's just a thread, and most often people come in here to say things they wouldn't normally say in person for whatever reason. It's not really like this in the real world. I went...

  4. NP vs MD Pay

    cgfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any other NPs out there frustrated with the huge gap in pay between NP and MD? No, I don't think we are equals in training, but from a purely business productivity standpoint in certain situations...

  5. NP vs MD Pay

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

    Exactly. There inlies the problem. PAs and NPs both should quit taking such low wages if you generate more $$$. I had plenty of classmates who I could hear talking about not caring if they made...

  6. NP vs MD Pay

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

    Good points, but I wish we didn't have to do this to earn what we're worth if we're willing to be worth what we say we're worth.

  7. AANP FNP Exam - PASSED!

    cgfnp replied to gauge14iv's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats. I know exactly how you

  8. Have any NPs considered med school?

    cgfnp replied to HealthyRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wonder when this article was written? It was very well thought and written, and makes total sense. How could anyone argue with this (although I know they will). I am a rural NP and would jump...

  9. FNP vs. GP MD - starting to have doubts...again

    cgfnp replied to Josh L.Ac.'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are no professional benefits. Time, money, family are 3 of the biggest reasons for doing FNP over MD in your time frame. And, I can tell you I agree with the others in that you need some...

  10. What made you choose Nurse Practitioner?

    cgfnp replied to rosemadder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I've seen countless surveys that list that average number. But, I think that number is skewed by several NPs that don't want to see more than 12-15 patients/day in low reimbursement settings, so...

  11. What made you choose Nurse Practitioner?

    cgfnp replied to rosemadder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is exactly the type of reaction that seasons society into thinking that paying a NP six figures is rediculous, when in fact, the total income, wherever it may fall, should be redundant. If a NP...

  12. Schools?

    cgfnp replied to -Midget-'s topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just outta curiosity, what does the 32C stand for in your

  13. What made you choose Nurse Practitioner?

    cgfnp replied to rosemadder's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello. I wanted to practice medicine and I originally thought I could only do that as a MD/DO, so that's what I started to go after. However, nearly at the end of the Bachelor's, I talked to a doc...

  14. Rural Health

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

    Thanks, I'll be in

  15. Rural Health

    cgfnp posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anyone in Rural Health Facility or HPSA? I am considering moving to this arena for loan repayment purposes and would like to hear from someone already in it. What's the situation, how are the hours,...

  16. Rural Health

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

    Sorry it took so long. I have finally secured the deal. I will be doing primary care in western KS 5 days/week, and sharing ER call with 3 other providers. The pay and benes are great, and it's the...

  17. stress related illness

    cgfnp replied to krisssy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a Family Nurse Practitioner. Just haven't updated my profile in a

  18. stress related illness

    cgfnp replied to krisssy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my current practice, I do as much psychiatry as anything else. HTN is hypertension. Yes, I do teach people to find a hobby, take a systematic approach to their problems, re-prioritize, find...

  19. stress related illness

    cgfnp replied to krisssy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on the stress related illness you're speaking of. You can tie stress to just about anything, from HTN to autoimmune problems. If it's stress, I have good luck in treating it, not necessarily...

  20. NPs in Surgical Specialty Practices? (I have Ortho interest...)

    cgfnp replied to JLynnOR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't know about the technical stuff like the others touched on, as I've never done it. But, as far as the $$$ goes, it stands to reason that you have a better income in ortho or any other specialty...

  21. nurse practioner

    cgfnp replied to sweetieann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with siri, and also, get your RN experience in the ED, as this will open the door to work in the ED right out of school, whereas without at least RN experience in the ED, they will be less...

  22. Rural Health

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

    Still haven't signed a contract, but I've been in Key West for the last week on vacation, so this will probably happen in the next few days. Negotiations are over, and now it's just paperwork. I'll...

  23. Rural Health

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

    Sorry, forgot the other questions. Loan repay shouldn't be an issue as the last 3 years have funded every applicant regardless of HPSA score. Salary and states: I'll have to answer that later this...

  24. Rural Health

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

    Thanks for the kind words... but... you actually DO want to be on the other end of negotiating with me. I am creating systems for clinics that will make me a lot of money if I work hard, no doubt....

  25. Rural Health

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

    You are making me, well.... does the phrase "scared turtle" mean anything??? I guess it's the fear that keeps you honest (and your patients