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 discovered that we bring in revenue and don't cost as mu...
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 some of the $ for your IRA religiously. I have hear...
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). I have everything in one place, and if the house c...
A trick I learned is look people in the eyes until you can look away and remember what color their eyes are. Also, it's hard if people think you are aloof. It's probably a sub conscious thing you are doing. There are some good books out there (self-h...
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 over-reacting.
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. It's a very small band with diamonds embedded (lik...
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, you rock!)
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 pro-fessional. If you have a better opportunity as a PA,...
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 made for their practices legislatively, and NPs con...
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 sure that's what you are looking for...we used a t...
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 know someone who did just that, and it worked for hi...
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 that test again after I graduated and passed the fi...
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 with the guns are on your side. It's not for everybo...
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 environment, or like me, find yourself tied up in all ...
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, and a great reason not to work there. I feel very...
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. Once the guards know about your skills, you should...
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 you want it badly enough. Good luck in your efforts,...