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  1. BlueDevil,DNP

    Who has both AANP and ANCC certifications? Should I?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have both, will not be renewing
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    Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    Yup, I knew a PN who got her LPN and highschool diplomas on the same day, at age 17, in New York. She was 50 when I knew her and that was 10 years ago at least, so it is possible they don't offer...
  3. BlueDevil,DNP

    Should I get a nice car as a new LPN/LVN?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The only BMW worth buying is the M6 convertible. Now that is a beautiful machine. The rest of them, meh, wannabes. For fun, I went to the sight and built mine. Ruby black metallic with champagne...
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    Denied from np program

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Naphisa03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with calling the admissions office and asking for advice on strengthening your application; it will be useful anywhere you
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I have no such complex, and while I am a generous lad, I do not throw up my hands and just let anyone have anything of mine that I have rightfully earned, and this would extend to include my...
  6. BlueDevil,DNP

    NPs: How did you learn clinical skills??

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I selected "as part of another class" because we were taught all of those things as part our adult acute conditions course. I don't recall what the course was actually titled. We had a year of acute...
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I assumed that is what she meant, I even autocorrected it in my
  8. BlueDevil,DNP

    Obama delays major part of health law: coverage for > 50 workers pushed to 2015

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    disappointing
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    MDs dont own the physician title

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to platon20's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    agree, NPs will be free to use their doctoral
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    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    Even if the OP wasn't posing a serious question, I still find the meta discussion concerning the differences in practice in other areas interesting. Surely we can carry on without him, as he has had...
  11. BlueDevil,DNP

    New Nursing Career: 90 days - UM suggests I voluntarily resign

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to RNmichaelJ's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Due respect, this takes 30 seconds. Time is muscle. No excuse for that part, except that the OP was in over his head. They saw that he was and took action. As for the rest, I get it. From one old...
  12. BlueDevil,DNP

    Where are ADNs typically hired? Turned down twice for not having BSN

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to TXRN44's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think the more logical question is: "Where are ADNs typically hired in your market?" And I agree, the further you drift from a University epicenter, the easier it will
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    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    I anticipated as much and already addressed that point. Frankly, no, I wouldn't have a problem with properly trained CNAs giving the IM injections after being so directed by qualified personnel...
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    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    I have a patient who's family is administering his chemotherapy at home. I don't think they can read above a 5th grade level, but they are doing something I was never permitted to do because I lacked...
  15. BlueDevil,DNP

    Protocols for dealing with patient's blood/bodily fl. or who are known to be HIV+etc?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to virgolady1994's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Standard precautions. 'nuff said. I don't worry about HIV, MRSA, Hepatitis, etc anymore than I worry about rhinovirus. I just assume everyone potentially has something I don't want. The thing I...
  16. BlueDevil,DNP

    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    Sure, properly trained anyone can give an injection. It is not a high level skill. Why do you
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    Another salary question

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If it is a real residency, than the learner will not be expected to work independently. All of her work product will be reviewed as a teaching opportunity. That means the physician will see all of...
  18. BlueDevil,DNP

    Any NPs working for the VA?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NPAlby's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, that would be too big a difference for me to swallow too. However, if one had student loans to consider (I did not), getting those forgiven could add up to a pretty penny, depending. Consider...
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    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it sounds as though you must be very pleased not to live in the United States. We have quite a few people here, so I guess we won't miss one more. For the life of me, I can't imagine what good...
  20. BlueDevil,DNP

    Why does the VA draw blood?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to FORTHELOVEOF!!!!'s topic in General Nursing

    You may have had evidence of titers, but you still need a TB gold for many employers, and some do it
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    Why is the US healthcare system so full of "mini-doctors"?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Lvdovicvs.Angelvs's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse Practitioners and Physician's Assistants are not "mini doctors," (and by 'doctor' I presume you refer to physician) but Professionals in their own right. There is a lot of information about...
  22. BlueDevil,DNP

    Haven't seen this topic recently...let's talk about phone calls to patients!

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to carachel2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't make phone calls to patients or accept phone calls from patients. All phone calls go through either the triage nurse, or through my MA. I have the MA call and deliver the message I provide:...
  23. BlueDevil,DNP

    FNP pondering...

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to jenniferm1023's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think Erin gave sound advice. I think the school must be reputable within reason, and without naming names, there are certain well known diploma mills I'd avoid. Outside of avoiding those, I think...
  24. BlueDevil,DNP

    RN with expired license calling in scripts for family...family wants us to do it too.

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BettyBoopsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your welcome for the reply, although I assume you are only thanking for the ones you liked. Pardon me, but you are the one who is misreading. I did not say you we enabling your aunt, I said you were...
  25. BlueDevil,DNP

    Career possibilities for older student with 1 year of NP courses

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Hygaeia's topic in General Nursing

    I reread your OP in effort to try again to understand. I still do not grasp what actually happened to you, but I will try to address your actual questions. What recourse might I have if my preceptor...