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  1. BlueDevil,DNP

    How hard is it to relocate as a new grad NP?

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

    You can't apply for licensure until after you pass the boards. In my experience, many or most potential employers prefer to interview candidates that already obtained a license and have NPI and DEA...
  2. BlueDevil,DNP

    How long before job offer extended?

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

    I took about 8 weeks to get an offer from one practice that I interviewed for, and 30 minutes for another. There is no way to predict. Good
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    Can a registered nurse live comfortably with their salary?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Heath9672's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Never borrow money to pay for a depreciating
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    ADN's being pushed out

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

    This is perfectly stated. Know your local market. If your area employers are still hiring associate degree prepared RNs in significant numbers, you have nothing to worry about for now. If they are...
  5. BlueDevil,DNP

    Did anyone get there degree online?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to RN123456789's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know any informed person that makes automatic assumptions about distance ed. or the students that choose that model. I know a lot of ignorant people who do, but I don't generally put much...
  6. BlueDevil,DNP

    NC is a communist state!

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to cnp002's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The other obvious issue here is contained in the line "that require in-state clinicals," as most distance programs with which I am familiar do not. Frankly, I don't see this as bring too much of an...
  7. BlueDevil,DNP

    HIPPA is a joke.

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

    Re: hiring based on medical history, it is so much more straightforward than the OP makes it out to be. We simply ask how many days of work were missed related to medical conditions, injuries or...
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    I hate my job and I can't get out.

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

    The government most certainly does not just "pick up the tab." Please become better informed. I have patients denied care for chronic conditions on a daily
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    BSN Only Is A Wall Street Scam

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

    Without a thesis statement, logically laid out premise, actual facts, and cited peer reviewed sources, the argument in the OP holds no
  10. BlueDevil,DNP

    SO mad...and not sure I should be.

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

    I don't see the issue here. The patient was going to have an elective abortion, and was trying to clarify what she needed to do to secure her prescriptions. I understand that she wasn't necessarily...
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    First FNP job

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Sweetee313's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ïdeal"first job is one where you are encouraged and supported to learn. That means having colleagues and supervisors who are willing to mentor. I don't think any particular type of...
  12. BlueDevil,DNP

    acupuncturist + APRN training = good career move?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to crabin0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My obese, hypertensive and diabetic patients don't get exercise, yoga class or biofeedback at the clinic either. If they want to join the YMCA or hang out with Swami Ramdev, they have to pay for it....
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    I hate my job and I can't get out.

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

    Those ratios sound like what I had as a new grad. I don't think things are all that different. Sounds like you had a 6 week orientation, which again, seems pretty typical and fair. I don't think...
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    Rumors of Merger

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

    Most likely they are not allowed to talk about what little they do know. There was a pending merger here in my city and the middle management blew it by talking about it when they shouldn't have been...
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    Nursing positions deeply embedded in science

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to DGabe24's topic in General Nursing

    I think sauconyrunner pretty much summed it up. Based on your OP, I'd have said I don't think nursing is for you, but as more information came to light it seems you have no choice but to use it as a...
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    acupuncturist + APRN training = good career move?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to crabin0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have many patients who would prefer that,
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    acupuncturist + APRN training = good career move?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to crabin0's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had to ask him, because I wasn't sure. He was an MD first. He still does acupuncture for a very few select patients; they constitute a handful of people he has seen for over 15 years and is...
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    Can someone shed light on the dnp 2015 transition for me ?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to theoj7's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    No such deadline, only a recommendation. Good
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    Feeling insulted but not inferior

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

    His feelings are not likely to change, so i wouldn't bother to confront him. I would find a provider that was a better fit; even if they don't always see eye to eye about the medicine, they should...
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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

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

    Here is where some of us disagree. I don't think starry eyed students and wannabes need to be provided reality checks from any of us. The world is going to hand it to them in good time without our...
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    Just found out my partner's dad is a DNR

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

    again, i don't know what they are to each other and i do not think it relevant. the op is not related by blood* to the patient in question, and that is all i need to know to form my opinion. my...
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    Just found out my partner's dad is a DNR

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

    quote: depends upon your definition of family. if my mother-in-law were living with me, i'd certainly consider myself to be part of the family and therefore part of the decision making process....
  23. BlueDevil,DNP

    To the nurses: Can you be a great nurse if you're very shy?

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

    ^^^^great post. Shy yes, poor communicator,
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    What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

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

    1. you have completely misunderstood and consequently mischaracterized me. 2. I don't precept students, so eager young optimists are quite safe from my pragmatism and statistics,
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    ANA, State, and Specialty Associations

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Melissa0181's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to add that not agreeing with every platform issue is an excellent reason to join and get involved. The best way to make your voice heard within your profession and thereby make certain...