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    who has taken a pay cut, willingly

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

    Well sort of. I took an offer that was fully 1/3 less salary, with a less attractive benefit package and 0 sign on bonus compared to a 20k sign on bonus simply because the people at the place with...
  2. BlueDevil,DNP

    Advice needed desperately from my fellow nurses...plz read

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to FranD, RN's topic in Nursing Career

    I wouldn't leave, I'd find a way to make it bearable. Volunteer for a committee, start a QA project, work up the clinical ladder, study for the med-surg certification exam, start your own independent...
  3. BlueDevil,DNP

    So why even bother with getting an RN?

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

    This depends on the state. It is not the case here. I can delegate anything to my MA for which I am willing to assume
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    Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

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

    I am aware that pharmacists are extremely well educated. Their educational background does not change the fact that they are not licensed to assess a patient and prescribe treatment. Their opinion...
  5. BlueDevil,DNP

    Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

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

    Plan B is no more committing murder than not pulling the trigger on a gun is
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    Conscience Schmoncience! Who cares what you believe?

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

    It doesn't matter what Plan B is, or what it does (but FTR, it is not an abortifactant) that is not the point. The point is, pharmacists who refuse to dispense a lawfully prescribed drug are...
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    Which specialty compensated the most financially?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, the OP indicated they live in a state with autonomous practice, therefore no collaborating MD needed. Wouldn't need one in my state either. I have no idea how much nursing home gigs pay here, I...
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    S/he seems to be hiding something. I don't know why. I guessed it was shame/embarrassment based on comments about being afraid of small town gossip or something to that effect. I could be wrong....
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    It is sad and unfortunate that you find my comment patronizing. It was truly meant to be supportive. Permission to treat absolutely does include access to all medications and diagnoses because we...
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    Should a nurse perform CPR to someone outside of the healthcare setting?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to jjones1728's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I might if I believed circumstances supported statistically strong odds of a good outcome. I haven't ever had occasion to thus far. I hope I never
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is precisely why I only do them one day a week Boston. I can't keep people waiting for that sort of thing, it isn't fair to them or me. I do paperwork on Thursdays only. I have actually had...
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    doctor's office accessing of scripts

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to morte's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I use this service too. My patients give consent by signing a form called "Consent to treat." If you signed a consent to treat, you gave consent to access these records. I cannot safely and...
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    Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Interesting thread. Short answer, yes, it is absolutely worth it. I have an independent practice with complete autonomy. I work 3/4 time and earn in the neighborhood of $140K. I make my own hours,...
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    Credibility of Walden University

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Disclaimer: I don't know anything about their NP program. I do have a friend who got a MS in nsg education at Walden. That degree and $5 will buy her a latte. It has been worthless, she can't even...
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    Is Tramadol a scheduled drug?

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

    It is controlled in my state. It has a high potential for
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    Np vs Rn

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ditto. Make more than twice the money in 2/3 the time, total autonomy, much more respect. I make my own hours/control my schedule, control my career and professional development. Professional parity...
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    How do you develop your mastery after nursing school?

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

    Most experts believe takes 10,000 hours of practice to competence, and 20,000 hours to excellence (not to Nursing specifically, but any discipline). You are just at the beginning. Don't put so much...
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    the way I vew things or the way healthcare has become??

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

    I don't know that nursing was ever a "calling," nor should it have been. I don't subscribe to that line of thinking. However, I do agree that healthcare has become very business oriented and agree...
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    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

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

    Chill. I do not know how it is you infer that I believed the individual was not "worth trying to save." I never said or implied such. What an odd thing to assume from my comments. Not referring to...
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    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

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

    I tried to guesstimate recently and figured I have cared for somewhere around 30,000 patients in my career. I remember about 3 of them, and even those three, I've no idea what's become of them. I...
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    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

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

    Hundreds of times. I am not sure if any survived (and by survived I mean 30 days), maybe one or two over the years. I really don't remember. I never kept track of that sort of thing. Once my shift...
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    Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    What people don't realize is that this already exists/is already being done, only by insurance companies. I just spent the better part of a month arguing with as forcefully as I could for a MRI for a...
  23. BlueDevil,DNP

    How much do you owe in student loans?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have any student loans, but student loans are not the problem. Car loans, credit cards, iPhones, mortgages or rent that are more than one can afford, and general lifestyle expenses are the...
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    sequester...huh?

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

    I certainly don't agree with a flat tax, not at all. The poor and middle class should not be paying the same percentage of their income as the wealthy, IMO. I believe in a graduated income tax based...
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    Certified Nurses Day excluding people

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to RN34TX's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't think you should have been discreet. I think it should have been a big noisy deal to single out and celebrate the achievement of those whom have gone that extra mile and earned the specialty...