BlueDevil, DNP

BlueDevil, DNP

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  1. BSN from 4 year program required

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I presume they would prefer MSN with experience over MSN without. The question is, do they prefer BSN with experience to MSN without? I can only go by what their ad says, which is "MSN preferred."...

  2. Did your school's reputation affect getting hired?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to laRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make sure your state accepts a degree from Frontier, some don't. I had a friend that graduated from Frontier and they did not ever tell her that her degree would not be acceptable in her home state of...

  3. BSN from 4 year program required

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to tokmom's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't ever seen or heard of a job posting like that mentioned in the OP. For the least 3-5 years, I have seen "BSN required, MSN preferred" with increasing frequency. I'd estimate 2/3 of the...

  4. What would you say to a co-worker, negative about DE programs

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd smile and say, "Perhaps you're right; I committed to this goal, so I guess we'll see." I would repeat this exact phrase without any modifications every, single time sthey offered such comments. I...

  5. How many different nursing positions have you had?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to LittleMissVixen410's topic in General Nursing

    27 years and 6 positions, total. 5 RN positions in 21 years (M/S, ER, Trauma, SICU, Flight). Shortest time I was ever in one position was M/S, 2 years. Then 3 years in the ED, 5 years in Trauma, 8...

  6. Giving notice when changing jobs

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to jennylynn_1983's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We require 90 business days. Less than that is a contract violation and would cost 1.5x salary in

  7. NP working as RN?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to APei's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First of all, are people so damn lazy they cannot just say the words "Nurse Practitioner and Physicians Assistant?" If the answer is yes, then just say "Advanced Practice Providers." Do not ever say...

  8. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Of course we try to keep them out of the office! No, I never said we don't provide good care. Yes, you are completely misunderstanding me and misconstruing my words. Adv insurance plans do not permit...

  9. When you are the patient and know way too much LOL

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to TerpGal02's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You people need

  10. Hospital will not hire smokers

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Starting July 2015 this hospital will no longer hire smokers. Thoughts ??? My thought is either quit smoking or work someplace else. As we well know, there is no shortage of qualified nurses out...

  11. No job !!!

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to 1frustratednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'd

  12. Should I go to school to become a nurse or PA?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to debbieprobe's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong thread,

  13. worth the debt? Im stuck on this decision...)

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to kiki617's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go now. Graduate and then move to Austin. Stay with your brother for 6 months while you are in deferment. You will earn 30+k in that time. Put 20 of it toward your loans. Then pay at least 50%...

  14. Should I go to school to become a nurse or PA?

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to debbieprobe's topic in General Nursing

    As a professional prepared at the masters level I think you would be miserable as a Registered Nurse. You won't have either much money or respect. I think NP is a superior route to PA for a lot of...

  15. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You know what, after 24 pages I really don't get the argument. The ACA is imperfect, I think everyone agrees on that. It is merely a first step in trying to fix the catastrophe that comprises our...

  16. new NP cant find a job

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sorry you are having a hard time Barinbass. However, it is not true that Duke clinics don't hire new grads. I have two friends that just graduated from Duke a few weeks ago, both have been hired...

  17. DNP vs MD

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I propose if one doesn't have a DNP, or isn't enrolled in a DNP program, one refrains from pontificating on something about which they are completely ignorant. No more of this "I hear," "I read," I...

  18. Manager Bonuses

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to Gypsy Moon's topic in Nurse Management

    I managed a 30 bed University SICU some years ago. I never received a bonus for meeting or exceeding budget goals. People throughout the system were fired for failing to meet them, however. I think...

  19. Don't want a full time job, but wait..,

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Run. That sounds awful. Low paying, over demanding jobs are a dime a dozen. Insurance is not a reason to consider such a terrible offer unless you are starving and losing weight and living in a weekly...

  20. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I am only familiar with the plan with which my group contracted. It is fairly pricey and it's participants are generally "well heeled" and refuse to believe they have been duped. They get "Silver...

  21. Certs after graduating with FNP

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am post masters cert in ortho and adv diabetes mgmt I believe there is one in occupational health

  22. "nurse" has been charged with scalding two year old

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to 1wellnessnurse's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As much as I appreciate accuracy, I never count on it from the media. I don't think it makes a difference what she is/isn't or what they call her, or at least not to the point that I'd get upset about...

  23. Obamacare? what are your thoughts

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to nija315's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm sorry Herring. MA is, IMO, one of the worst things that has ever happened to American health care. All the complaining about the ACA is nonsense. It is simply health insurance. In some cases it...

  24. DNP vs MD

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Nothing about this is correct, generalizing aside. I have never had any student debt of any kind. Even my DNP was free, I was a University Merit Scholar at Duke. I will earn over $180,000 this year....

  25. DNP vs MD

    BlueDevil, DNP replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I worked PT (but I've always worked PT, I'm allergic to FT work, lol) and attended school PT and my DNP took 3.5 years. My Capstone was quite involved and it alone took 2 years to implement because it...