Dodongo

Dodongo APRN, NP

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  1. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That would make me concerned for those APRNs. If I thought those classes were cake and they thought they were difficult... perhaps not the brightest bulbs? On Monday I was talking to a new grad PA and...

  2. ACNP sans experience?

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. In my area you'd be hard pressed to find a job as a direct entry applicant because the hospital systems want the ACNP + relevant RN experience. When there are a ton of applicants hospitals...

  3. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is a nice sentiment, and on the surface seems to support your views, however, you're failing to mention that even FMGs have to pass the 3 USMLE step exams, complete a US residency, plus pass the...

  4. Jobs for ACNP's in the hospital outside of the ICU

    Dodongo replied to DesertSky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Literally any inpatient specialty. I have ACNP friends on the hospitalist, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and palliative care services to name a

  5. Jobs for ACNP's in the hospital outside of the ICU

    Dodongo replied to DesertSky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    See post

  6. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Being an anonymous keyboard warrior is only one of my many

  7. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Let me save you the trouble - there is a large anticipated ratio

  8. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought when I was being realistic it was too negative. And that hurts people's feelings and makes people sad about their choices. So I'll start being rosy and encouraging despite the very real...

  9. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're so right. I should be more edifying. Go to a crappy school, be a crappy provider. Who cares, right? Why require schooling at all? Just study yourself and take the boards. We all know what to...

  10. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First of all, I'm obviously not too mature to "boohoo" someone who comes on here decrying their poor education but then immediately turns around and defends their poor decision. Too bad, so sad....

  11. So disappointed with on-line program

    Dodongo replied to JBMmom's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Boohoo. You're right. You should just be handed whatever you want, because, gosh darn it, you want

  12. FNP as a First Assist?

    Dodongo replied to eg1014's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an ACNP and RNFA. I know of one FNP that works in the OR. She has simply been in that position for a long time. The chief of surgery and the chief of medicine for my hospital system are trying...

  13. Nurse salaries are stagnant or decreasing, we already knew NPs were taking a decrease

    Dodongo replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do not come to SW PA. UPMC offers $65,000 to new grad PAs and

  14. ACNP sans experience?

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All APRNs should have RN experience. Otherwise we are no different than PAs - except without RN experience we are poorly trained by

  15. ACNP sans experience?

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's all down to money. Most ACNP programs still require experience, but there are some cropping up that do not. Schools want money. The CCNE and ACEN couldn't give a d*mn about the state of NP...

  16. A Fib in a young person...

    Dodongo replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in General Nursing

    Differential list is pretty all inclusive... P.I.R.A.T.E.S Mnemonic for new-onset atrial fibrillation: Pulmonary causes (OSA, PE, COPD, pneumonia) Ischemia/Infarction/CAD Rheumatic heart disease and...

  17. From medical staff to nursing

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is this question for me? If so, yes, it is. They are required to go see the patient at some point within 24 hours of my examination. Some do more than others at this point. Some literally say "Hi, I'm...

  18. From medical staff to nursing

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm sure this new change is rooted in money somehow. I'm inpatient and every inpatient APP note is cosigned by the physician for no other reason than billing. There is just a little addendum at the...

  19. From medical staff to nursing

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I suppose this is a good point. One reason why you should always, always, always know how much revenue you generate. As an NP you need to be aware of every dollar you make. And, if it comes down to...

  20. From medical staff to nursing

    Dodongo replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have a chief APP (currently an NP) that is more involved with overseeing system wide reimbursement and salary issues. Each department's staff APPs still report to the department's chief medical...

  21. What happened to all the Walden Haters?

    Dodongo replied to Mark Hill BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't go to

  22. NP vs PA Education

    Dodongo replied to trackhead's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I hate when people say this. "NP education sucks - oh well - it's up to you to teach yourself! NBD!" WTF. That's unacceptable. Because for every 1 student that does read more and do more clinical...

  23. Preceptor Link & Clinical Match Me

    Dodongo replied to inthecosmos's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is this school CCNE accredited? The CCNE requires programs to find you a preceptor and clinical site if you are unable. That preceptor/site may not be super close to you geographically, but they are...

  24. 1st NP Job: Pain Management, bad move?

    Dodongo replied to DavidRNNV's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wouldn't work for a pain management practice. First of all, it's a sketchy gray area in medicine. Second, your actual medical knowledge will atrophy over time. Trying to find another job after...

  25. What happened to all the Walden Haters?

    Dodongo replied to Mark Hill BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know I'm resurrecting this thread from the dead, but this is just such an asinine thing to say. So we should just eliminate NP school altogether. If someone wants to learn - they will... who cares...