divobari

divobari specializes in Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP.

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1. Who says nurses can't be scholars?

   divobari replied to Neuro Guy NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I just have to say that any non-prescriber healthcare professional with any advanced degree, i.e. Nurse educator, Nurse administrator, Hospital CEO(Typically with MBA or MPH), Nurse Anesthetist(non...

2. Overweight RN talked about

   divobari replied to VegGal's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This is called poor workplace culture. Based on your encounter, it sounds like it leaves one wanting. I can only imagine how these types of nurses treat their clients and the kinds of biases and...

3. Who says nurses can't be scholars?

   divobari replied to Neuro Guy NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am currently pursuing a DNP and am pleased with the skill that I have gained this far. There is clearly a divide in nursing. There are those who want it to be a labor intensive profession and...

4. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Im not concerned. The negative, uninformed comments reflect on the person - not the profession. Some clearly have resentment for whatever reason... :-) Great

5. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   In my area, major hospital systems start NPs at $125k-140k, depending on experience... I spoke to a recruiter who was trying to persuade me to not become an AGNP and he said he got a psych NP $130k -...

6. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Sounds a bit acrimonious, but I'll accept the warm wish... Thanks!

7. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   This is draining my energy. LOL! Ok. What is the point here? NP education - along with ANY education one receives - is what the individual makes of it. It also continues as a professional. We can...

8. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   yes, and in many major hospitals, you are calling an NP/PA at 02:00. also, have you ever worked with residents or fellows or attendings? Maybe it is because I am at an academic center, I see what...

9. Why is our salary so low?

   divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Again, with all do respect, we do it to ourselves... Firstly, even if you have earned a doctorate in circus arts, you are a "DR." It is an academic title - not a physician copyrighted title....

10. Why is our salary so low?

    divobari replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that most people, even in other careers, generally don't know how to negotiate salary package. Think about all of the craziness that we put up with. I mean, look at the above comments about...

11. Overseas Work...In Germany?

    divobari replied to Gu44mby's topic in International Nursing

    My wife and I lived in Germany for a few years. She tried to find work as a nurse through the military. They proved to be flakes. They will give priority to service members and their spouses, and...

12. racist patients

    divobari replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In all cases of distress and desperation, their true self is

13. racist patients

    divobari replied to Rn 1979's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm african-american, Ivy-league educated, and lived in other countries(and it has nothing to do with the US military.) I speak 3 languages, and was born in Bronx, NY - the ghetto. I say that only...

14. Lowest stress (still great pay) nursing specialties?

    divobari replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe try being a flu clinic. Yes, we should all strive for a great work-life balance. I do NOT believe that nursing is a calling, but you have to be committed to going above and beyond protocol....

15. Administering Tylenol to a friend

    divobari replied to Em31200's topic in General Nursing

    Touché! Terrible and false