penniv replied to PaleoNurse's topic in Entrepreneurs
Update: August 1st will my first day seeing patients in my new practice. I am opening an integrated medicine clinic. I have hired a chiropractor I know well as an independent contractor. I will be doing cognitive behavioral therapy, injections, physi...
1. I think the requirement for a DNP is a long shot. As someone who will have a DNO in2 months, I personally don't feel it is necessary. For me, it was about a promise to myself to take my education as far as I could. 2. As one of the only orthopedic...
No, I am an adult NP. If you were to actually look at my licensing it says "Primary Care Adult Nurse Practitioner." I knew I never wanted primary care and since my RN background is 100% ortho that's where I have stayed.
I have been an ortho NP for 6 years. I doubt you will find literature supporting the salary. If possible, find out what the PAs are making since unfortunately they usually get higher pay. I think you'll just have to come up with a number and know t...
As an ortho NP I would not settle for less than $120/year. They will likely offer you something significantly lower so be prepared to defend your rate. The surgeons are making close to, if not over one million annually!
I have been an Adult Nurse Practitioner with a specialty in ortho for 6 years. My RN background was 100% ortho as well. I have my own clinic time and have been a surgical first assist in 100's of surgeries. I absolutely love ortho! Now, with that bei...
penniv replied to AngelKissed857's topic in Orthopaedic
My background as a nurse practitioner is hand and shouldersurgery. Shame on any provider who did not splint what sounds like a Colles' fracture! I would inquire about an Exos wrist splint if your fracture is stable and does not need to be re...
Jeremy, I have spent the 5 years in Orthopaedic Surgery. Prior to that I tried my hand at the Chiro/Medical model. I found out very quickly that it was all about making the DC money and not about helping my medical patients. My DC was insisting that ...
penniv replied to cna to crna2b's topic in Operating Room
You need more information on his billing before you can make a decision. You also need to find out what the laws are in your state regarding billing of a RNFA. In South Carolina I am paid 85% of the eligible reimbursement rate of the first assist pay...
I personally catch myself saying "statistically speaking, you're more likely to..." to my patients. In that sense I am referring to how they compare to the larger volume of patients I see with same condition.
As previously stated, I am an orthopedic NP. I split my time between clinic (90%) & OR (10%). Most of the PA's in my department split 60/40 though. Salary is very variable. I will just say that I make a base that is in the low 100k plus a product...
You'll want a VERY reliable internet. Broadband is typically preferred especially during exams. You may want to take exams somewhere you have a reliable access. I graduated from UAB in 2010 and found that my broadband was the best. Hope this helps.
I have a couple of things in mind. The first is a RNFA. This would allow you to work more advanced role in the operating room which it sounds like you want to do. The other option is to go ahead and get your NP and find a surgical group to work with....
I think as preceptors we have a responsibility to our patients, peers and the public to produce the best students we can. That being said, we are dealt the hands we are dealt. I'm an Ortho NP and so it is a rare day that I get a student with Ortho e...
penniv replied to HOPEforRNs's topic in Post Graduate
What about any of the physicians you work with? I had 2 colleagues and the surgeon I work for write mine. Now, I am already a NP, but I still think this would be a great option for you. Penni
I work at Roper and am a First Assist in the OR. We are having several nurses retiring at the end of the year so I know we are hiring for OR nurses. Good luck!
There are several hospitals hiring. The big thing down here is they want RNs with a BSN or at least a plan for it. I would look online at the 3 big hospital groups and see. Roper St Francis, MUSC (medical school) and Trident Hospital. Hope this helps...
Brian, I am an Adult NP with a specialty in Ortho. I split my time between clinic and First Assist in the OR. I have always been an Ortho nurse so I knew this is what I would do. I never worked with kids in my RN career and didn't plan on doing so as...
penniv replied to georgianurse2's topic in South Carolina
I will say MOST of the local hospitals are only hiring nurses with the BSN. There are nursing opportunities in the area I would encourage you to check craigslist, monster and CareerBuilder.
I personally don't think it's a good idea. There are many travel agencies that work with nurse practitioners but they require that you have some experience first. Working as an RN and working as a nurse practitioner are two totally different things.
penniv replied to Gini Lucas's topic in NP Students
Lowcountry Advanced Practice Nurses has an active APRN board. We meet regularly and can often help place students. I recommend students join - it is a good way to network with possible preceptors. I've taken on several students that I've met through ...