myoglobin

myoglobin ASN, BSN, MSN

ICU, trauma, neuro

Member

  • Content

    1,453

  • Visitors

    10,577

  • Followers

    7

  • Likes

    1,557

All Content by myoglobin

  1. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I don't understand: Nurse "a" starts at HCA in the STAR program and leaves after a year (having received no bonus. For the sake of discussion lets assume they "repay" the ridiculous...

  2. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    myoglobin replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, when I worked ICU there was an NP (not sure if he was an ACNP) who pretty much handled call for the cardiologists and many other MD's in the hospital on night shift. Which is to say I he is the...

  3. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    myoglobin replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here are some possibly relevant thoughts related to this subject: a. Many places you will end up doing much of your own scheduling (certainly many tele positions). b. Finding customers may...

  4. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    myoglobin replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Keep in mind that you can provide the service yourself and either bill insurance (or use a company to do it for you) or take cash only. If you go this route your future will be more in "your" hands...

  5. NP: Age limit?

    myoglobin replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am licensed in Washington, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida (which is not independent practice). However, I currently only see clients via telehealth in Washington. I also only pay for my DEA license...

  6. NP: Age limit?

    myoglobin replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see almost anyone from age six and up. Although, I do "supportive" and evidence based lifestyle therapy since I practice in Washington where there exist a plethora of highly trained therapists in...

  7. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Don't kid yourself folks HCA is always watching. I remember a case where a client on a home ventilator was mistakenly admitted to a PCU floor (our PCU's did not take vents) and was left there a week...

  8. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    myoglobin replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would start with getting licensed in as many IP's states as possible (and joining the compact for RN's if your state participates). States like Arizona, Colorado, Washington, and Nevada, New...

  9. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Of course people should read their contracts. However, that doesn't make a process that is becoming ever more widespread (making your first job contingent upon signing a contract that means you owe...

  10. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    I would argue that these "do not hire" lists are ripe for challenge on some (or more) of the following grounds: 1. They often amount to slander or libel and the victim has no ability to even know...

  11. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    If there wasn’t a shortage then why as a new grad, during a slow economy in 2009 did several hospitals offer me bonuses to work there (We moved at that time from Indiana to Florida). Many RN’s...

  12. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    We "my fellow nurses" and I used to make a huge joke over HCA being named one of the top ethical companies in the world. I honestly believe that they either own the rating company or have some secret...

  13. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    The question is "why"? They started this practice at least several years ago when the unemployment rate was very low. One would think that they would be offering bonuses (as they did to me as a new...

  14. Blacklisted from HCA

    myoglobin replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some of my thoughts: a. When I started as a nurse (around 2009) hospitals (including HCA) were offering 5 to 10K bonuses (and it was during a recession). b. Now those same...

  15. NP: Age limit?

    myoglobin replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, Washington State, Oregon and other states like Nevada and Arizona have Independent practice. There is no reason that you couldn't see clients (either in person or tele) and make similar or...

  16. NP: Age limit?

    myoglobin replied to romantic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work 1099 from home as a Washington state PMHNP and earned 17K this month seeing clients three days per

  17. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    myoglobin replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    My wife sometimes "worries" that we could face a lawsuit from patients. While, I agree that as a provider this is always a concern I remind her that when we worked as RN;s we also had a continual...

  18. Telemedicine NP work?

    myoglobin replied to ToFNPandBeyond's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe that it is possible but there could be some issues: a. I believe that Medicare requires that providers be in the United States when services are provided including telemedicine....

  19. What NP specialty offers the most flexibility?

    myoglobin replied to Future MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I believe that PMHNP is decent. Granted I end up working every day of the week, mostly because I'm very ADHD and inefficient. However, I actually only see clients three days per week and am on track...

  20. Stop the preceptor madness!

    myoglobin replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    WOW!, their behavior (your school's) in making you reapply rather than just sitting out for a semester for failing to find a clinical site even in the context of the current national crisis rises to a...

  21. Stop the preceptor madness!

    myoglobin replied to Rocknurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would encourage you to keep trying. Hopefully, the program considers this a "pause" rather than a "removal" that requires reapplication given the systemic challenges that everyone is likely facing...

  22. CRNA School Dismissal for B-

    myoglobin replied to CriticalRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A few points to consider: a. The capricious nature of preceptor/clinical evaluations is one of the things that drove me from CRNA school instead towards a psych NP route. I believe this to be an...

  23. Why are so many nurses against unions?

    myoglobin replied to Icunicenurse's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I find that I often disagree with the politics of the nursing union that I used to pay dues to (to an extreme extent). However, because companies/hospitals often act in such an evil malicious manner...

  24. Telemedicine NP work?

    myoglobin replied to ToFNPandBeyond's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My wife earns about 175k per year from home working 40 hours seeing patients and another 15

  25. HR wants meeting or report me to BON

    myoglobin replied to AbbeyR's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Anytime that someone indicates that you are "not allowed" to bring an attorney is an especially important time to have an attorney