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    Retail Clinic salaries

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to aggie313's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a PhD and DNP prepared NP colleague in Virginia who does a few Saturday's at a Minute Clinic because his FT faculty position pays so poorly. I don't know what it is exactly, but he did say it...
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    Need advice on this offer..New Grad

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to NP13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The salary is low, but that bonus structure is a piece of cake and should easily add 10K a year to your salary based on average productivity, bringing it to a more respectable 73K. I easily see 1200...
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    Who are you at work?

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

    I am Pollyanna. I never complain, never criticize, never gossip and never associate with those that do. I always smile. I always keep my word. I always strive to do better. I always keep my personal...
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    So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

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

    This is the most perspicacious comment in the thread. I agree wholeheartedly, although it makes my heart heavy to say so. VICEDRN is also correct in pointing out that there exists specific, formal...
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    Do nurses use their wristwatch in real life nursing?

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

    I don't understand not wearing a watch, nor do I understand this buying many cheap watches theory. My parents gave me a 18K gold and diamond Cartier Tank watch for my 18th birthday. I have not...
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    Thoughts on best Peer Reviewed Nursing Journal

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to zenaj_321's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Those, in my opinion, are both crap (not to put too fine a point on it). I prefer The Western Journal of Nursing
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    Starting Salaries for NP's in Major Cities Across the US

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to FNP-2-BE's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yup, just got a letter from the HRSA Bureau of Clinician Recruitment Services on Friday which says they have more money for NPs than ever. It states "Half of all available funds are reserved for Nurse...
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    Do you think that a "high school dropout" mentality exists in the field of nursing?

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

    I think the OP stated the position rather inelegantly, but I do see the point s/he is trying to make. I agree to an extent, though I see no connection to bullying (which is the most overused word and...
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    Starting Own Practice as a NP***

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I haven't done it but I am acquainted with several NPs that have done so successfully. Your first step is to find out what the practice act says in the state where you intend to practice. Then you...
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    If you had to do it over again would you?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Tally4970's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, with a qualifier. I'd have gone to grad school 8-10 years earlier. I wasted a lot of time, that I
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    Why NP instead of MD, DO, or PA?

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

    The incremental educational path has suited my lifestyle and the flexibility of nursing dovetailed better with my many other interests and passions. I spent most of my 20s traveling the world with my...
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    All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm envious of the NPs who have time to "sporcle" (whatever that is) and shop on the internet at work, lol. I see patients back to back all day every day. Not to mention faxes, emails, phone calls,...
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    NP program with clinicals and preceptors

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

    Duke
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    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

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

    Well, a large prestigious medical center probably has their finger on the pulse of the local economy and knows the market. The finance guys who draft the pay scales generally know what they are...
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    Graduating NP: jobs, salaries etc

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

    i graduate after this semester and have been offered my first job after graduation. i have a few options, all of which are different. money is not my greatest focus but rather finding a placement that...
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    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

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

    I'm not following. Who's salary do you object
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    Time frame for job hopping???

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Pooh Bear RN's topic in General Nursing

    Melissa, yes you do. They will turn up in a background check anyway and you will be caught in the lie of omission. I'd say unless you have a really good reason for leaving, such as spouse's job...
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    References for a new grad

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to mell260's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Absolutely, you had better get their permission first! And yes, most places do check. I'd list at least one professional reference as
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    Hardly a "new grad" anymore... this feels like a curse?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in International Nursing

    You are a "new grad" for at least 2-3 years IMO. The average time to find a position in the states (not specific to nursing) is said to be 10 months. You aren't outside the norm. Chin
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    All Those NPs with No Bedside Experience

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I say listen to the patients. I've never taken any anti emetic myself, but my patients say that ondansetron really works well for them. As a prescriber, I prefer it's SE profile to the others, I can...
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    How long were you at your first RN job?

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

    a) what was your first job and how long after graduating did you land it? Med-surg floor, 3 7a-3p days, rotating 7a-p w/e, 1990. Had a half dozen offers before graduation, and took the hardest job...
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    Patient Complaint

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    If I know patients are misrepresenting facts, I correct them. I say something like, "excuse me, I think you are misremembering the sequence of events. In fact, here is the record of your...
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    Computer system and informatics nurse rant!

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

    My guess is they aren't empowered to make any changes, so it wouldn't do any good to complain anyway. The EHRs are all imperfect, but we are all going to have to learn to live with them. If you have...
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    Better pay if Bilingual?

    BlueDevil,DNP replied to Little Doe's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI for the above poster, The United States does not have a national language. Yes, IME you will definitely have more opportunities, money will vary by job and region. We hired our clinic RN...
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    I can't stop thinking about this patient that the doctor failed.

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

    People are human and mistakes happen. Don't lose sleep over