You will also need to apply for your NPI #. This should be done prior to DEA# as it identifies you as a provider and allows you to prescribe nonscheduled legend medications.
bbcewalters replied to Azureshunter's topic in NP Students
This really depends.... Now with the push to lower rehospitalization rates, and many families with very unrealistic expectations it can be stressful if you are not good with boundaries. Some patient's/families treat you as there personal HCP that sho...
bbcewalters replied to bbcewalters's topic in NP Students
I had fantastic preceptors, but no leads from All Nurses. I reached out to all my local contacts and also did a lot of cold calls. However this was back in 2016/2017. Right now many practices are not taking students due to COVID (including mine). You...
I understand your concern and if I had to start working peds it would be a problem. However, is the alternative no work? I would want to know that before I made a fuss about a transfer. Unless I had other work opportunities I could go to....
I work at a SNF and love it as well. The patients really appreciate the care and attention you give them. Lots of flexibility, and in no way am I working like a bedside nurse.
I work in a 64 bed facility. We are a little different as we only have rehab (short term beds), no long term. I easily see 15-18 patients per day. I love my job and the autonomy that I have. Been doing this for 3 years.
I really think your best bet would be to contact a few CRNA schools you would be interested in applying to and talk to admissions directly. Anyone else would really just be guessing..... Good luck!
Very few NPs truly have an 8-5 M-F schedule no weekends, no holidays, no call. This is healthcare after all. That being said this is probably easier in the outpt setting. In the hospital it will vary. I know in my area, if you work for the hospital,...
Well you are not getting a lot of answers..... I live in GA and I am an NP but not in women's health. From what I see you are going to have to network like crazy and be willing to drive. The alternative is to live out in the boonies where there are v...