hcmanp

hcmanp NP

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  1. Was this my sign?

    hcmanp replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    work up a business plan of how many patients you can see/hr, what you can do for this practice, and send in your proposal. I am starting a job that wanted to dissolve the NP position, yet they...

  2. New NP job

    hcmanp replied to lowrylb's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it sounds promising. You know the docs, which is always an advantage. They called YOU, so this is an advantage. Make sure you know how to contact them at any time you are at work. Set aside...

  3. ceu tracking

    hcmanp replied to mdscoordinator's topic in General Nursing

    Get a paper copy of every CEU/CME you participate in Keep a file of these. If you are truly neurotic, make 2 copies and keep them in separate places (home and bank or work or mom's house, whatever)....

  4. Hagar cartoon 3/9/08

    hcmanp posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Has anybody seen the Hagar the Horrible cartoon this Sunday (3/9)? What did you think? I thought it was offensive, my husband thinks I am

  5. Do you wear rings at work?

    hcmanp replied to CareBayer's topic in General Nursing

    Only post earrings, no dangles to avoid ripped earlobes No necklace to avoid strangulation My husband bought me a special "work" wedding ring after he found out about the "no elevated diamonds" rule....

  6. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't worry, yellowfinch, I think we are all in this

  7. You don't LOOK like a nurse

    hcmanp replied to NHCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    :specs:you must have forgotten to put on your

  8. You don't LOOK like a nurse

    hcmanp replied to NHCNurse's topic in General Nursing

    you must have forgotten to put on your

  9. does anyone regret becoming a nurse?

    hcmanp replied to CC999's topic in General Nursing

    My only regret is not doing it sooner - this was a second career for me. You will never want for a job, and nursing has literally hundreds of options, not just working in the hospitals. (Cherry Ames,...

  10. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, the time has come for us "mid-level providers" (Gee, I hate that term...) to be united, and work as colleagues. It's not about being "pro-nurse" as much as being pro-patient, pro-self, and...

  11. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Dare we think to consider PA school? Not out of the question, but depends on school availability and the particular state as usual. I have been interested to see the changes / advances that PAs have...

  12. Can Some one help me ?

    hcmanp replied to SFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    check out the national guideline clearinghouse. They have tons of guidelines from every possible source, including the VA, ICSI, and government agencies from all over the world. I am not 100 percent...

  13. Orthopedics

    hcmanp replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    get a job in an orthopedic surgeon's office. You will get lots of experience, and maybe can hire on as RN FA. If you really like it, get your NP and with any luck' they'll keep you at the office. I...

  14. How hard are the NP boards to pass?

    hcmanp replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I participated in the 2003 test-revision in Baltimore for the ANCC. They wanted NPs who had less than 5 years experience, and we took the test about 4 times (didn't I pray I would never have to take...

  15. jail nursing

    hcmanp replied to jays's topic in Correctional

    Check out the Correctional Forum, they have a pretty accurate take on it, but remember sometimes they have a bone to pick. I always say, in Corrections, you know who the criminals are, and the ones...

  16. What do I do?

    hcmanp replied to love2beanurse's topic in General Nursing

    As long as you don't have kids or something to consider that might make you want to look into the day job more closely. I believe you should look at what you want to DO. Do you like the hospital...

  17. RN vs. PA

    hcmanp replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Post #9 says it all... "the other night, I got her"...what kind of work environment do you have when someone is out to get the others? It's attitudes like that which make a job a horrible place to be,...

  18. Changes that will improve management of nursing care

    hcmanp replied to kaykay56's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing "internship" programs for new grads. What is the root ca use for why "nurses eat their

  19. Privatized Prisons

    hcmanp replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    Thanks, I will look into

  20. WHY SHOULD THEY GET MEDICAL CARE/ free

    hcmanp replied to ssalicia's topic in Correctional

    Well that's about the best use of tax dollars I've heard in a while.

  21. Privatized Prisons

    hcmanp replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    How difficult was the test, and what did you use (if anything) to study for it? thanks,

  22. Where do you draw the line

    hcmanp replied to coontlh0's topic in Correctional

    agree completely, I would not advise putting an IV in staff members. Call 911 and do basic first aid til EMS

  23. Had something interest happen this past weekend

    hcmanp replied to MadisonsMomRN's topic in Correctional

    Well, don't make the officer feel like he is eating his words ever. The guards all know what is happening. You were exactly right to do as you did. Agree with all who said it's your license, not his....

  24. Help the new girl in the Springs

    hcmanp replied to MacsWife's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Depends on what else is going on in your life - kids, job, taking care of elderly parents etc. Also depends on your level of determination, and support. If your husband can help, it can be done if...

  25. What to do?? IM won't come out of the hole!

    hcmanp replied to docpsychrn42's topic in Correctional

    Use the Nacho theory - if it's nacho problem, don't take it on! Leave it to