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  1. BlueDevil,DNP

    Ethical/Personal Dilemma - What would you do?

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

    head down, mouth shut, MYOB. best way to stay out of
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    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    With bonuses (which should account for 30-40K), I will make more than $150k this year, my 3rd year in practice. I don't have any school loans, I paid as I went from ADN to DNP, over a 20 year span. I...
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    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I won't specify where I live, except to say it is an independent practice state. If you are looking for a psych position, try checking with Home - American Psychiatric Nurses Association. The 50th...
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    "working" when you're off...

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

    No one I work with has my cell phone number. I don't answer my home phone after 830pm or on
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    Charting un-witnessed behavior

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Pkirk618's topic in General Nursing

    "Patient
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    What Kind of Patients Do You LIKE Most?

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

    Anyone compliant with the plan of
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    What patients/behaviors/illnesses/injuries do you HATE the most?

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

    Alcoholics.
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    Is it more practical to become a PMHNP or a FNP with specialization/cert in Psych

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to J-Swish's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you could go either way and do well. There are many opportunities for behavioral health, and not nearly enough providers to go around. I live in the largest, most heavily populated county in...
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    Cardiology Nurse Practitioner owned practice

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to austinj97's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Respectfully, I'm not sure how well informed the previous posters are. It all depends on the state in which you hope to practice. If I had a post masters certification in cardiology (I do not) I...
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    All of a sudden an ASN is no good anymore

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

    The bottom line in all of this ADN vs. BSN harping is this: If your educational level is sufficient to get you the position you want in your area, no worries. However, if you live in a market where...
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    Immunizations and well visits

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

    I realize it is beside the point, but we vaccinate sick kids all the time. Immunization deferred is immunization
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    Immunizations and well visits

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

    We will not see children who's parents refuse to vaccinate, so I don't have that problem. They either abide by the CDC schedule or find another practice (which is getting increasingly difficult in...
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    CVSU or CCU?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to BamaRach23's topic in General Nursing

    I'd chose the unit that you felt best clicked for you, personality wise. Chose an environment where you seem likely to fit it, and feel supported. The second piece of criteria would be the schedule....
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    Nursing Theory: Does anyone have a nursing theory paper that I can borrow? :(

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to chaitealatte's topic in General Students

    Sure. Email me from your school email address and I'll send you out something I wrote in my master's program.
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    American Academy of Family Physicians thoughts on NPs

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

    It's a 4 year old badly written, wholly inaccurate piece. I'm not going to get upset about it. A lot of things were probably published in 2008 that were written poorly and had the facts wrong, lol....
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    Suggest "certifications"

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

    After two years in your specialty of choice, sit for the specialty certification exam if there is one (i.e. Medical-Surgical Nursing - American Nurses Credentialing Center -
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    Why are Nurses so mean to each other?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd say for the same reasons humans in general are "mean" to each other, and the same reasons people in general shoot their mouths off a lot in the internet in particular. I do not believe at all...
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    United Healthcare Housecalls

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

    All I know is the turnover must be very high because they run ads here constantly, and send me post cards and emails promising $50/hour at least monthly. I have never considered it; I'm not going...
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    Psych NPs and Sleep Clinics

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

    "Management of central and obstructive sleep apneas would have to be referred to a pulmonologist or primary care, because those issues are not my scope." I would anticipate that this last sentence...
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    Working as both a FNP and ACNP at the same time?

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

    I know a FNP who works in a family practice clinic all week and works in an ED every weekend and all holidays when the clinic is closed. He has no family, no hobbies, and apparently nothing else to...
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    Delaying transfer of pt. to other unit, due to not wanting to send staff home

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

    When I used to work in a hospital charges weren't dropped until midnight, so the patient doesn't incur any extra expense by waiting. I worked critical care and couldn't wait to get people out of...
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    ADN's being pushed out

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

    I agree that there are often significant differences in traditional University baccalaureate degrees and ADN to BSN completion programs. However, while it is commonplace in my neck of the woods for...
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    How long before job offer extended?

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

    They will tell you how long you have to respond. They knew I had other offers and gave me 30 days after their best offer. As for countering, know what you want, know the local market trends, and then...
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    How long before job offer extended?

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

    Yup, that too. I was offered my current job on 8/20/08. I remember, b/c it is my spouse's birthday and we were out celebrating when the call came. I counter offered and eventually accepted the job...
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    Any reason for me to renew my CNA license after RN license?

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

    Agreed. As much as I'm sure the state would like to have your $50, it serves you no