mlcastaneda

mlcastaneda has 10 years experience and specializes in Psychiatry and Primary Care.

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1. Sports Physicals

   mlcastaneda replied to Cattz's topic in School

   I chose to be involved in doing the physicals. I just to be a very good athlete in my younger years (I know, you can't tell any more). I practiced combat sports since my early teens and until 2-3...

2. Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

   mlcastaneda replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

   I met my wife while working at a SNF in AZ. I was extremely impressed with how hard that girl worked the floor and how kind she was to her patients. No play, no games, no flirts. Solid care but also...

3. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

   mlcastaneda replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

   True. Other than Syria and Iraq (until 3 years ago) Christians were invisible in most Muslim countries. Now they are a de facto target for the Islamists. Just the

4. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

   mlcastaneda replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

   I am sorry but you have not spend any time studying the Kur'an but rather are repeating the propaganda you hear in the media. The fact is the Islamic societies are the most controlling, repressive,...

5. Concealed Carry for Caregivers

   mlcastaneda replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

   Being able to defend yourself is ALWAYS a better option than waiting for a terrorist to just kill you. So yes, by all means, get your CCW and we'll continue to pray that it will not happen again but...

6. Reimbursement for Psych NP independent contractor in private practice (Seattle area)

   mlcastaneda replied to sarahdukie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am not sure about the market in WA for PMHNP. Based on national averages, the "billing" seems excessive for a NP. Most solo practitioners bill around $150K/year and, that has absolutely nothing to...

7. Creighton accelerated nursing program

   mlcastaneda replied to stevejer's topic in General Nursing

   HI there! I am a complete transplant from CA and I am never going back, with Heaven's help. I just love it here in NE. I am wrapping up my NP preceptorship in Central NE but had some clinical hours at...

8. Foreign trained MD

   mlcastaneda replied to mlcastaneda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   @babyRN, Can you please send me some information on that particular program you are referring to in your post?

9. Foreign trained MD

   mlcastaneda replied to mlcastaneda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank you all for your feedback and information. Happy New Year to all and continued

10. Foreign trained MD

    mlcastaneda replied to mlcastaneda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In order to become a PA in the US you MUST be a graduate of a PA program in the US. A NP, in the other hand, has significantly more freedom and latitude in practice. All I need is a collaborating...

11. Foreign trained MD

    mlcastaneda replied to mlcastaneda's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I guess I neglected to mention that I have RN certification earned concurrent on my 2nd-3rd year of medical school. FL already validated my credentials. I also took some course work as per the...

12. Foreign trained MD

    mlcastaneda posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a Cuban trained physician. I have 10 years of experience as a Psychiatrist. I am trying to navigate the complicated bureaucracy in the US. Seems that the most likely option is becoming a NP. I am...