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  1. Longview Texas

    bloviate posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Beware of this place. This place does not have it's act together and has no idea how to use midlevels and it shows badly in how they treat us. Terrible place. Stick to the bigger

  2. Longview Texas

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

    I did actually end up coming to DFW and it was a good move. Glad to be away from gaptoothed rednecks I worked with in LV. Working in a retail clinic right now. Great job and very happy to be back in...

  3. Longview Texas

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

    That is correct. I got recruited for a job working Trauma and then ended up doing something completely different. I ended up finding out the place was very dysfunctional. It is a small system and...

  4. Longview Texas

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

    There are only two facilities here. I am reluctant to drop names and I don't think it really matters to be honest. One is the same as the

  5. What is np school like

    bloviate replied to Curious88's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's pretty busy with the papers. I haven't studied as much as I did in my undergrad. The biggest thing I noticed is the schedule is brutal starting out and then it seems to let up in the last few...

  6. EVERYONE is going for NP these days

    bloviate replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. Move to where the jobs are. I am in the Southeast right now and the area is saturated or the pay is poor. That is not the case in other places in the country. I might beat you by a few...

  7. Am I too old?

    bloviate replied to frann's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in my mid 40's and going to school right now. I haven't heard about age being a problem. I'm happy to be away from the hospital. Overjoyed to be

  8. Got my dream job!

    bloviate replied to Dixiecup's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations. I am very happy for

  9. Which doctorate degrees should I pursue if I want to teach I nursing school?

    bloviate replied to harmonizer's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a student and we were just discussing this topic in class. Apparently PhD nurses are dwindling and the profession is very concerned about it. That being said I have a feeling faculty jobs are...

  10. Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    bloviate replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL. It's also fun catching the ebola virus and bleeding from your eye

  11. Discrimination Against Men in Nursing

    bloviate replied to Demonsthenes's topic in Men in Nursing

    LOL. I knew the females on this thread were going to be in denial. Of course, I was right. This issue is real. The guy that wrote the paper was spot on. I said it in the 1990s when I was in school. I...

  12. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    bloviate replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think this whole thread was a trolling attempt to be honest. At least that's what I thought when I read it. If not, it's just a lame topic. I want to be able to sit for boards when I am done and...

  13. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    bloviate replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So what you're saying here if I might paraphrase is.......... Because I encountered two programs that don't require references I am going to condemn the whole system. This method is being used not...

  14. working during clinicals

    bloviate replied to Rachel D's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good point about emotional exhaustion. I can't do work right now and that's a good part of the reason. I was lazy and fat before I started school. Now I am just fat.........Just kidding. I had to...

  15. working during clinicals

    bloviate replied to Rachel D's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I took the first semester off from working. I plan to work per-diem just enough to pay......whatever. With careful budgeting and cutting expenses, I think you can do a lot to ease the financial...

  16. New Grad Moving to East TN - input PLEASE!!

    bloviate replied to wanabenurse's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Thanks for the input - would you say the pay or the work enviorment makes working in Tenn not so great?? Its tough now cause the job market makes you just take whatever you get This place is a mess....

  17. New Grad Moving to East TN - input PLEASE!!

    bloviate replied to wanabenurse's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Go somewhere else besides the Knoxville area. This place is absolutely stinks working as an RN. And as far as Mercy.......I would be very hesitant to seek employment with them. There's a reason they...

  18. should I quit my job for school

    bloviate replied to crystalchen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I decided not to work through the first semester and the summer one I will be taking. I am glad for the choice I made too. Although the curriculum is not terribly difficult there is a lot of work to...

  19. The culture of nursing - Professional behaviour & conduct

    bloviate replied to rachelgeorgina's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. You are correct. Be quiet, don't stand out and pass. Give someone even the slightest opening and they'll exploit

  20. What can I do now?

    bloviate replied to Green turtle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're welcome. My thought in providing the link was that you will have the information your employer is putting out about you and it will help answer the questions you have about whether it's your...

  21. St. mary's in Knoxville

    bloviate replied to DhornRN's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    3 years ago this area was starting new graduates out at the same pay. It would be wise to get some experience and move on. Sadly, you almost have to job hop to get the increase in salary that you...

  22. What can I do now?

    bloviate replied to Green turtle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Start by checking your references http://www.allisontaylor.com/ This is a pretty cool service that will solicit a reference from your previous employer. If they're badmouthing you then there are...

  23. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    bloviate replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I read what the OP had to say. Two things. My program is academically rigorous. I am a little surprised at how much so to be honest. The second thing is the school is held to the same standards for...

  24. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    bloviate replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    Why spoil a good story for the sake of a little

  25. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    bloviate replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    LOL. I think we can characterize this one as an epic fail. Poor