AddictionNP MSN, RN, NP

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  1. AddictionNP

    Applying for a PMHNP license in California

    AddictionNP replied to PsychRN_CA's topic in Advanced Practice

    Curious- what school did you go
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    Working and Clinicals

    AddictionNP replied to Toast&Butters's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's gruelling but not impossible. I did 3 clinical days and 4 work days everyday for 1.5 years. But I do have great support at home. It was not easy, I worked every holiday one year and I did have a...
  3. AddictionNP

    NP's how are you these days?

    AddictionNP replied to Corey Narry's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Urgent care/Occupational meds NP here. We are taking our temps every morning and there is a list of symptoms we are signing off on that we have or don't have. As far as PPE- we only have procedure...
  4. AddictionNP

    Have you found yourself blurring the professional boundary?

    AddictionNP replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Working corrections for almost ten years- no I don't cross boundaries with my patients. It is a big
  5. AddictionNP

    Why do so many cheerleaders enter nursing?

    AddictionNP replied to RitzyCinnamonRoll's topic in General Nursing

    Former electrical engineer, turned nurse to nurse practitioner. I have not met any ex-cheerleaders as coworkers in my almost ten years as a RN. And in most circles I would most definitely be...
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    California NP License processing time

    AddictionNP replied to Kyra's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated Dec 10, 2018 and for my license in January. I had also applied in October while I was in school and I remember it was about 15 weeks from the time I
  7. AddictionNP

    Any NPs have scribes?

    AddictionNP replied to nursetim's topic in Advanced Practice

    I feel like I do better without one. I can see 25-30 patients in a day (I work in occupational medicine) and have templates for the most common complaints patients
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    New PMHNP

    AddictionNP replied to Bea Bea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So good to hear that you are doing
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    New PMHNP

    AddictionNP replied to Bea Bea's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why did I not think of this- this is an awesome idea for primary care and somewhat in urgent care as
  10. AddictionNP

    Vent Sesh

    AddictionNP replied to BrisketRN's topic in School

    I'm just going to say one thing- I CANNOT DO THE JOB THAT YOU ALL DO. I have great respect for all of
  11. AddictionNP

    Help with Job Search advice

    AddictionNP replied to Mberrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I applied for my job on Indeed and it was a posting by our internal recruitment team. Happy with my firs job in occupational medicine onsite clinic (very unique opportunity) and finishing of my first...
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    Best Paying States and Cities for NPs

    AddictionNP replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looking at the Modesto/Merced/Fresno ( all in Central Valley, CA) I'd say starting pay as
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    Nurse Practitioner Needed/Not Needed?

    AddictionNP replied to Sigrimis's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agreed. The degree mills are churning out NPs faster than a mile a minute ( a bot exaggeration on my part but you catch my drift). Not to mention NP school is expensive and student loan debts are a...
  14. AddictionNP

    Stressed as a nurse practitioner resident

    AddictionNP replied to nurse7502's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Of course- how else are they going to bill and make money and pay off their fancy BMW's. All jokes aside if I am doing a Department of Transportation exam and the driver meets the criteria for sleep...
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    Samuel Merritt University Online FNP

    AddictionNP replied to nurseRNatalia's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Get ready for a huge student loan if you are taking loans, this program is expensive. Also the school is disorganized to say the least so make sure you have your own choice of clinical preceptors...
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    What can I do with my MSN-FNP that doesn't require much patient contact

    AddictionNP replied to FNPStudentLife's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How about looking into working in a specialty. Primary care is tough, patient are complex and non compliant and patient loads are heavy and some of my NP friends even have to chart on the weekends to...
  17. AddictionNP

    Gender Equality is a MYTH in Nursing in India.

    AddictionNP replied to luckybanna's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for this article and for spreading awareness. Coming from the US it makes me cringe to see even an age limit on the job postings and the pay. and to now exclude men from this profession...
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    Passed AANP FNP

    AddictionNP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations and goodluck job
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    NPs practicing as RNs: Is it legal?

    AddictionNP replied to HeatherA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes you can. I do this. I still have my old RN job per diem and have been an NP for about 8 months. Like KaiteMI said- when you are wearing your RN hat you need to strictly practice within the RN...
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    Did anyone do their own CAQH profile if so how hard was it?

    AddictionNP replied to myoglobin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nope. My place of employment did this for me. I just provided pertinent information and
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    Questioning a new job

    AddictionNP replied to FNP8145's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked as a psych RN for some years and now am in FNP. I would not work as a psych NP because my 30 minute lecture on psych drugs in NP school did not prepare me to medication manage psych patients....
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    ACNP - Will I be missing out?

    AddictionNP replied to Apple2020's topic in Advanced Practice

    First of, get some experience as an ER nurse. Then look into schools that have trauma NP courses as part of their FNP curriculum. I believe there are at least four schools who offer this. Vanderbilt...
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    Liability issues

    AddictionNP replied to nursetim's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm an NP and work as an NP and still have my old RN job as per diem. I may go once a month to work because they are usually short staffed. While I am there my contract explicitly states that I am an...
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    What are common passive investment types?

    AddictionNP replied to FullGlass's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you own your own place have you considered Airbnb. I Airbnb our backyard for events and we also have a 2nd property as a rental income. It is a considerable help especially right now since my...
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    New Occupational Health Nurse! No experience

    AddictionNP replied to Mel.G.12's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a NP and work in occupational health. It has a lot of laws and their are always insurance companies, adjusters and most definitely lawyers involved. Your charting has to be meticulous and...