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  1. Please advise

    carachel2 replied to Rnfortuna's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went back to grad school when my daughter was entering K. I was fortunate to have a local state university nearby that allowed part-time enrollment. I went to school and did all of my work and...

  2. College advice for a future NP?

    carachel2 replied to MaryMeg's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ugh. Why? Most docs these days (at least the female ones for sure) will tell you they wish they had not gone the MD route and they note specifically that their NP and PA colleagues have a MUCH better...

  3. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    carachel2 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Again, I'm talking about pure Family Practice. No specialties, nursing home visits etc. And at ten patients a day you ARE pulling in money, but subtract that from the overhead i.e. your part of the...

  4. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    carachel2 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Also... Being paid less when you are new isn't a reflection of what insurance reimburses or doesn't reimburse... It's all the same. But the volume of patients /day is much less. This is why new grads...

  5. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    carachel2 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, but I have yet to know of any new FNP who jumps in and is profitable for the office for at least 6 months. You actually cost the office for awhile. Any new grad coming in to most of the...

  6. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    carachel2 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just have to ask..what areas do you all live in where a new FNP (I'm assuming this is FNP, not psych?) feels that asking for a 100K salary for full benefits is within

  7. Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    carachel2 replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    SAME here except insert "that's why I wanted to see the Dr., because he will give me a Zpak" (for 1 day of nasal

  8. Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    carachel2 replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had surgery a few months ago at a large regional hospital in our metroplex area. Of course I got the Press Gainey questionaire a few weeks letter with such insane questions like "was your admitting...

  9. Are people getting meaner, or am I just going soft?

    carachel2 replied to TakeTwoAspirin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with firing abusive patients. However, these days you have to be careful, especially if you are working for another person who owns the business. While we all know the different kinds of...

  10. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

    carachel2 replied to lvICU's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    DesignerNP what company are you working for? Are you training first? Keep in mind the member cancellation rate can be quite high sometimes, so keep that in mind! Otherwise, I wish you well and hope it...

  11. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

    carachel2 replied to lvICU's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I sent you a private message. Let me know if you did not

  12. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

    carachel2 replied to lvICU's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes ! I am still doing them and actually quit family practice this year to do this on a part-time salaried basis. For me, at this moment in life, it is a great fit and the pay is good as well. I enjoy...

  13. Any NP works for a Weight Loss Clinic?

    carachel2 replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll chime in. I have a degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology so I too love the coaching aspect appeal of some of the weight loss clinics. I would think you need to be very careful on choosing the...

  14. Balancing school, work, family

    carachel2 replied to Laceyrochelle26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The bottom line: if you HAVE to work, you can make it work. If you do not have to work as much, then don't...enjoy your kid and the luxury of having the time to sit and really soak it all in. I was...

  15. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules...my post was never meant in response to you. I apologize if it seemed that way. I have no doubt a psych NP can start at that rate...I've kept up with the market value for psych NPs. I was...

  16. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any family practice MD in my state would LAUGH at a new grad coming in and demanding 220K based on "salary surveys" from "all over". I mean seriously. It's laughable. I started around 88K as a new...

  17. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The bottom line is NPs CAN make great money. But please don't come on here before you are even an NP and bait us all with "I know NPs making $220K" when you've never even worked as an NP AND you are...

  18. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any NP making >50.00 an hour could make that same salary if they were working 12-16 hours per day. The NP you are talking of doesn't make the great money you think s/he does.....they are just...

  19. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Who said anything about being "unworthy" of $220k? I pointed out that someone working 12-16 hr days is not truly making that

  20. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That sounds a bit more reasonable BUT..have you ever actually BEEN to South Texas??? Salaries are inflated in that area for a big reason. It's very near the border, poverty is horrendous and resources...

  21. NP Salaries/Location/Specialties

    carachel2 replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That sounds like a horrible life honestly. Have you been in an exam room with a psych patient with multiple issues? Suicidal thoughts, bipolar disorder, etc??? 15 minutes per patient ? 16 hour days?...

  22. Austin, TX job market?

    carachel2 replied to blondenurse12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow. That slays me. Starting salary here in Texas (five years ago even!) was around 87-88K with around 95K after a few years experience. ALL of my NP friends are making at least 50-53.00/ hr which...

  23. Austin, TX job market?

    carachel2 replied to blondenurse12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think you will take a pay cut. If you guys are willing to live in one of the suburbs you will do

  24. Balancing school, work, family

    carachel2 replied to Laceyrochelle26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found a local state university that allowed me to go part-time...1-2 classes at a time. I was able to be a room mom, go on field trips, etc. I only worked 12 hrs per week in the ER but I could've...

  25. Paranoia and panic! How can I be safe?

    carachel2 replied to FNPSafety's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The number one thing you can do is to not work at an office that is giving you ten minute slots for your patients or pushing you to exceed a safe number of visits per day. Also...when you have a visit...