nursetim

nursetim NP

ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice

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  1. NP relocation bonus/stipend

    nursetim replied to NurseKJ's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With my first job relocating from NC to NM they promised me 4K relo, but when my wife objected to me driving 80 miles one way daily, they reneged on that so I got nada. One position I interviewed for...

  2. How do you prescribe ABX in a retail clinic?

    nursetim replied to criticalHP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I was at one clinic doing a rotaion we would give antihistamines and decongestants and robitussin for viral symptoms. I would tell my patients if I give them medicine the cold would be gone in a...

  3. I feel like a idiot

    nursetim replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Only if you do not start looking now. I would only quit a position under the most dire of circumstances, otherwise I would be on a perpetual job search, or open my own practice. Good luck, that md...

  4. Temporary NP position?

    nursetim replied to max66's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am starting my first locums position in Farmington In about a week. I am really looking forward to it after being in prison for 2 years (relax it was a job not a sentence, though it felt like it...

  5. NPs trained for surgery but are not F.A.s

    nursetim posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are there any NPs here that were not first assistants but were taken on by a surgeon as one and trained by said surgeon. Are there any legal implications I am not seeing? Any personal

  6. Correctional nursing like ER?

    nursetim replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Correctional

    No just

  7. Correctional nursing like ER?

    nursetim replied to savnlivzPRN's topic in Correctional

    When i took my job at the state pen I thought it was going to be the wild west. So far, no stabbings, two or three fights. 2-3 takedowns and a couple of cell extractions. Mostly primary care once they...

  8. Male Nurse, Female issues?

    nursetim replied to LorderrorproneRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    Dude, I've had them tell me about their cycles. It is better now that I am an NP though with one exception. I recommend testosterone fueled

  9. Adult NP vs Acute Care NP

    nursetim replied to gwapo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an ANP. I can work as an ACNP if the institution is inclined to take me on in that role without certification. When I was getting ready to graduate ANP I was talking to Duke about working in...

  10. Which review course is the best????

    nursetim replied to buster4's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I really liked and did well with Marye Kellerman's review. Necessary Workshops Schedule Very interactive. I liked her style of teaching. It is not for

  11. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    nursetim replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well it IS a pronounced

  12. Work rant

    nursetim posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here is a little update on my end. I got the job with CMS in Grants, we moved out to NM and the wife saw the drive and put the big KYEBOSCH on that idea of an 80 mile drive each way. So I found a...

  13. Very interesting VA responsibilities NP Vs PA

    nursetim posted a topic in Government, Military

    Her is the NP's responsibilities: DESCRIPTION AND ROLE FUNCTION SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be responsible for: 1. Specific practice setting includes integrated team member for the care...

  14. Work rant

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

    AHI? Que es esso? What is

  15. Work rant

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

    Generally they are in gen pop unless they have a melt down, then they go to a central facility for psych. Our psych MD's are golden and I, personally, believe psychnp's would be a huge asset. The RN's...

  16. FNP versus ANP

    nursetim replied to firstyearRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, Get the FNP and go work internal medicine or as a hospitalist. I went adult to try and avoid a very bad situation and I regret it now. THe marketability is the

  17. EKG help

    nursetim replied to amberfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If it is something you will use often I highly suggest Necessary Workshops from Marye Dorsey Kellermann Her cardiac review. I went in knowing buptkis, when I walked out I felt confident that I could...

  18. Lack of Nursing Uniforms For Men

    nursetim replied to Emergency RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to get twisted out my frame about this. I just wore BDU pants and a scrub top. Now as a provider I wear 5.11 polos and either blackhawk light weight tacticle or tru-spec pants. I love pockets....

  19. Male + Nurse = Murse

    nursetim replied to awilhelm's topic in Men in Nursing

    I carry a murse Male + purse = murse. Just do not call me nursy man. I had an idiot Pt. do that once. Drives me loopy. Call me what ever you want, just do NOT call me late for

  20. Work rant

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

    As I have gotten older I have gotten bolder as well. Thank you for you wise words of advice. I generally do not put thing on the net that I would not say in person. Compared to NM, AZ, WA, Yes they...

  21. Do I need a BSN or will a MSN do?

    nursetim replied to DisneybearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a BA in Criminal Justice, was a diploma nurse, I got my MSN without a BSN. You do not need it if you plan to go for MSN or

  22. Male Nurses in Crocs?

    nursetim replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men in Nursing

    I used to wear knock off cheapos that I got on clearance from allheart. They were great. they were solid and black or navy. I work in a prison now and crocs are not great for running. If you see me...

  23. Have you ever been mistaken for a doctor?

    nursetim replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Every day I walk through the gate of the prison I work in I get promoted to "doctor", even by my co-workers that should know better. If asked I tell them I am an NP, if they just assume, I let it ride...

  24. Need a vent -- disabled parking

    nursetim replied to DolceVita's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Stand your ground, she is a bully and you deal with bullies by standing up to them. I would got admin first. if that gets you nowhere, how are your public speaking skills? Call her out on front...

  25. New to this forum and need advice and encouragement

    nursetim replied to sfriedner's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I went to NP school with someone with your condition. It is a challenge to be sure. THere are ways around EVERY obstacle, you just have to be willing to try and fail until you succeed. I think we have...