nursetim

nursetim NP

ER, HH, CTICU, corrections, cardiology, hospice

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  1. NP work in Africa - Uganda

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

    Hey, look you like it, cool. It's not my thing. Lighten up

  2. I should have gone to med school! (rant)

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

    I catch stuff that MD miss frequently, especially when I was in prison (working BTW), but also in the heart hospital I work in now. It is possibly due to EMR check box mentality. Take a breath give...

  3. NP work in Africa - Uganda

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

    It just so happens that I used to work with an NP that lived in Uganda and subsequently married a Ugandan. I hope you like parasites. She came back a Petrie dish. Her husband has had a hard time with...

  4. Drug Rep Hassles

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

    Wow, all the reps I've come in contact with have all been good to go. Good info about a disease process is always good. I'd contact the pharm company they represent and tell them they are not being...

  5. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

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

    Ask permission not to attend a detail lunch? Really? I'd just do what I'm going to do and have a discussion later if warranted. I go by the old saying, "it's easier to get forgiveness, than...

  6. Okay to opt out of free lunches? (drug reps)

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

    I've found the info from detail people, while slanted, beneficial to my practice. No you don't have to eat the food they provide. I have never seen an ethical issue here. I am free to prescribe...

  7. This is how much ER doctors are making

    nursetim posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, New Mexico was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the best places to work in healthcare and they now have openings for Emergency Medicine Physicians....

  8. Nurse Practitioner in Palliative care

    nursetim replied to jlynn2303's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm interested in this as well. I'm trying to break into this

  9. For the Locums Tenens folks

    nursetim posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does anybody have experience with forming your own LLC or S corp? What advantages or disadvantages do you find? What about for y'all with permanent positions? As always

  10. For the Locums Tenens folks

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

    I had a CPA my first year of NP practice. Dbag's only advice on decreasing my tax exposure was to buy a house, that was it, nothing more. He got fired

  11. College based health center FNP pay

    nursetim replied to SamIAm221's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know quite a few MD that are hourly. But I whole heartily agree with accepting low pay dragging wages down for the rest of us. Keep this phrase in mind. "If you pay peanuts, you get

  12. Anybody else in hiring limbo?

    nursetim posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have applied for 8 jobs in the triangle area, weeks ago, these were all advertised positions.Everyone of them seems to be ducking my calls or not returning my calls. Not even to say, " I'm sorry,...

  13. For the Locums Tenens folks

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

    Wow, no love? I'm the only one working as a

  14. Can NPs own a specialty clinic?

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

    I'll just drop this here. Weight loss

  15. College based health center FNP pay

    nursetim replied to SamIAm221's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No way

  16. NP to Doctorate CRNA?

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

    I'm with you. I wonder if I could do a post masters CRNA? My ICU experience is now remote and

  17. Anybody else in hiring limbo?

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

    I just took a contract in SD in a heart hospital. Still haven't heard from the jobs I applied for, I recon I won't either. I take a fatalistic view of this. This is where God must want

  18. This is how much ER doctors are making

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

    Yes it was, I am some how on their list as a physician. I didn't put myself out there as one, just for the record. Bluedevil, yes, I am surprised a little. Considering how we add to the team and make...

  19. when is it ok to bring up....

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

    Usually, if it hasn't been brought up before which it usually is, I bring it up after an offer has been made. Ask how much your physician counter part is making and start at 3/4, but don't go below...

  20. Anybody else in hiring limbo?

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

    Thanks for the tip. I need to get back to NC to look after the folks

  21. Anybody else in hiring limbo?

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

    I had to take a contract in SD as a Locums again. I'll believe it when I step through the door. I've had a few Locums position evaporate from under me. That didn't help my sunny disposition as head...

  22. Average Hospice NP pay per visit

    nursetim replied to v1cky84's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the economy is in such bad shape, we have to take what we can get. We have to sell ourselves short. I hate that it is like that but that is the reality. even though we do the same job job as PCP MD's...

  23. Age limits for Adult Nurse Practitioners in Washington State? Please?

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

    Actually i just spoke with someone at NCBON and she happened to mention 13 being the age I could see Pt.s. so in NC it is 13.At Duke I was under the impression it was 16. Oh well you learn something...

  24. I'm Not Overthinking This, Am I?

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

    NO! I love these senerios, my absolute favorites. No kidding, I love telling malingering buckets of cow flop NO, get a job, you are not disabled. I told a paraplegic he was not disabled, that his...

  25. Would you do it over again?

    nursetim replied to kelmc0824's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are dead, money doesn't mean a whole lot. Aid yourself first, then you can give first aid, is what I was told early on. We as nurses need to get good at saying NO. I got practice working In a...