valair55

valair55 specializes in Psych, Geriatrics, Oncology.

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1. Adult Psych NP scope of practice question

   valair55 replied to nurseyaya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I guess it depends on your state. I know it used to be 13 but was revamped by the NONPF. Check their website to find out. Here is the link:

2. Adult Psych NP scope of practice question

   valair55 replied to nurseyaya's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   From what I understand, and APNP can see adolescents starting from age 12 and up. I went to University of South Alabama and I was told that an APNP can see adolescents starting at this age. I had to...

3. mental health certification for nurse practitioner

   valair55 replied to bobcambren's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I will be completing my Gero-Psych NP at the University of South Alabama. Where did you get the info about the psychoactive drugs being limited to only DNP prepared NPs working in psych???

4. Jobless and Frustrated

   valair55 replied to YVSUOMAL's topic in Nursing Career

   That's just about sums it up. I have never seen it from that perspective. 10:1 or 12:1 is definitely not safe, and almost guarantees someone losing their license. You are right about the CEOs...

5. Jobless and Frustrated

   valair55 replied to YVSUOMAL's topic in Nursing Career

   Well, you may want to consider bringing your son with you. Surely, there is something you can work

6. Jobless and Frustrated

   valair55 replied to YVSUOMAL's topic in Nursing Career

   I would suggest moving if you are not able to find gainful employment as an RN. I find this so hard to believe, but I guess there are places not feeling the nursing shortage. Have you thought about...

7. The VA Medical Center Pay

   valair55 replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

   I am not a new graduate. I have been nursing for over 16 years. Also, I have 2 certifications. My RN experience (6 years) LVN experience (10 years). Even though they did not count my LVN...

8. The VA Medical Center Pay

   valair55 replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

   I have BSN and I am currently working at the VA as well. I am a Nurse II step 3. However, I was an LVN prior to getting my RN and the VA does not count LVN experience. I think this sucks! Also, I...

9. How did you feel in NP school?

   valair55 replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am in my 3rd semester of GNP/APNP and University of South Alabama. I fell overwhelmed with little enthusiam. However, I keep thinking about what I will be able to do once I finish, I perk up. I...

10. The VA Medical Center Pay

    valair55 replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the information. I have the salary table for locality pay but I was looking for the Nurse I, II, III, IV pay table. I think it is under 0610 pay???? I was looking for it on the internet....

11. The VA Medical Center Pay

    valair55 replied to crystalclear's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know where to find the VA medical center pay for registered nurses 2008? Oh is there anyone out there that knows anything about the Michael E. Debakey VA Hospital in Houston, TX?

12. The VA Hospital System.....like universal healthcare?

    valair55 replied to Athenas83's topic in General Nursing

    Well I am getting ready to start working for the VA Hospital here in Houston, TX. The pay is based on how years of nsg experience you have. They have Nurse I, II, III, IV, V. Plus here in Houston...

13. Non nursing managers

    valair55 replied to valair55's topic in General Nursing

    What a

14. Non nursing managers

    valair55 replied to valair55's topic in General Nursing

    I too have worked for some bad nurse managers as well. However, it was due to lack of experience or other issues surrounding the

15. Non nursing managers

    valair55 replied to valair55's topic in General Nursing

    These situations can be very challenging. Nurses are stuck with rectifying the situation in the end. The manager I have does not respect nurses at all. She seems to think that nurses and nurse...