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  1. Interview at a nursing home next week

    reddgirl replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd have to ask the chief ARNP there. We have close connections so I will get the run-down but I don't think its much. I'll keep you

  2. Interview at a nursing home next week

    reddgirl posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To all the fellow NPs that work for a NH, what should be the salary requirement I should ask for and should I even waste my time interviewing because of the pay scale? I live in Miami, Fl and I have...

  3. Interview at a nursing home next week

    reddgirl replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work along side a physician and see patients in a PACE type setting in which we do round in the NH or SNF

  4. Interview at a nursing home next week

    reddgirl replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anytime

  5. new NP cant find a job

    reddgirl replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi OP, I was offered a FT nursing home position M-F with on/call between 4 ARNPs and 4 MDs for 83,000. 2 weeks PTO, medical, dental, ST and LT disability. With various other discounts from local...

  6. new NP cant find a job

    reddgirl replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't give up! Even though I found a career in a community health center making little salary and there is no way my student loans will be paid because of my HRSA score being 13. I interviewed last...

  7. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    I see what you are saying. That's why I hate texting/typing because some statements come across or can be perceived differently but I will say that I agree with what you are posting and the prices are...

  8. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    Ok I will have to sign off this thread because clearly the OP asked which inhaler comes first and certainly I am not blaming the affordable care act if anything. Frankly, all insurances suck when it...

  9. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    Bottom line the answer is: the Albuterol or SABA goes first. That's an NCLEX question I believe in management of patient care and also basic pharmacology. It is also proven in Evidenced Based...

  10. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    Look, I just gave examples of which meds to use and I'm sure epocrates, the GOLD guidelines, or MPR won't steer us wrong as far as reference goes. I always start the patient off on the cheapest SABA...

  11. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    There are guidelines for COPD management. You can use a SABA prn for mild cases, for moderate you can do a combination inhaler such as Combivent, and for end-stage or severe we use the SABA routinely....

  12. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    Also Ventolin HFA is not given routinely. It is suppose to be ordered or given prn. If the patient is using that MDI more than twice a week then they need intervention. That means that their asthma or...

  13. Which inhaler needs to be given first?

    reddgirl replied to solanim's topic in Patient Medications

    The patient is right. You give the SABA first then the LABA or steroid last. Remember they must wash out their mouth after the steroids. The SABA or Albuterol is what keeps them open and the other...

  14. Interview at a nursing home next week

    reddgirl replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since this was the first interview they did not bring up salary in the first one but the second one they offered 83-84 K to

  15. NHSC Scholarship 2014-2015

    reddgirl replied to BermudaTriangle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I didn't even try since the community health organization changed our tier and put our schools at the bottom of the lowest

  16. Did your school's reputation affect getting hired?

    reddgirl replied to laRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you will be fine. I have a colleague that is a graduate of Frontier and her job recommended that school to her. She's a

  17. NP to DNP - trying to decide

    reddgirl replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am almost finished the tedious application process to the nursing CAS and I take my GRE on Saturday which is only worth 1 point towards the application process. I'm still feeling hesitant to go back...

  18. NP to DNP - trying to decide

    reddgirl replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I too have applied to a local state university here in South Florida for the DNP program but I'm having second thoughts. I'm not so sure if I want to pursue that degree anymore well at least for right...

  19. Disappointment trying not to be discouraged (very long post)

    reddgirl replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    67K?!!!! No way! Even 70K is way too low and not to mention student loan repayments! I make 80k and that's not even enough and I'm in Miami but drive an hour away to get to work! This is very...

  20. Combined DNP and WHNP?

    reddgirl replied to joyrochelle's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think Frontier Uinversity would be your best

  21. AANP FNP Certification Exam ---urgent HELP needed pleaseeeee

    reddgirl replied to Lilly12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did the Barkley Review when he came down to Miami in 2012 plus I also downloaded Fitzgerald audio which put me to sleep every single time. APEA CDs were awesome and she gave fantastic ways to...

  22. Aspiring NP, but scheduled for a 2016 BSN graduation

    reddgirl replied to paddye's topic in Advanced Practice

    The DNP is a recommendation for all four APN categories which mean that if you obtain an MSN by the time it is a requirement, you will be grandfathered in and can still practice with that degree. I...

  23. new grad NP passed ANCC, & just learned program did not receive accreditation

    reddgirl replied to mag2014's topic in Advanced Practice

    Looks like you need to be speaking with a lawyer about this and in the meantime, start back from scratch with an accredited program. I honestly feel sorry for you but never give up until you see...

  24. need advice again...please give input

    reddgirl replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ohhhh her Alk phos is up too! That's not good either! I'd be definitely chatting away with the Collaborating MD. Keep us

  25. need advice again...please give input

    reddgirl replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Something is messing with her liver. Do a medication check and consult with your collaborating MD about a Hep panel also. What did her kidney function look like? Like previously stated, if she was...