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    I dont speak spanish

    MikeFNPC replied to Gus77's topic in US Territories, Puerto Rico

    Probably not, I've been to PR, Spanish is
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    Would you stay?

    MikeFNPC replied to Power2020's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'd pile the work on the problem ones and report them if necessary. But you'd better keep your nose clean and don't give anyone any ammunition to report you
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    Would you stay?

    MikeFNPC replied to Power2020's topic in Advanced Practice

    The MA's have a job, and the provider has a job. Everyone should do their job and leave it at that. If you need an MA to do something and they don't, report them. Two can play the game that they...
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    Be careful people.

    MikeFNPC posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The owner of an Eagle River medical clinic has been arrested on federal narcotics charges. According to a press release by U.S. District Attorney Bryan Schroder, nurse practitioner Jessica Joyce...
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    HUGE step forward for NP's!!!

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

    I agree with comments above. However, you don't need a medical degree to take care of 90% + of what walks in my clinic. If you get paid for what you do, then sure, the docs will lose out on the low...
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    How long it took you to find your first NP job

    MikeFNPC replied to singleye's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had several offers before
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    Capella University preceptor problems

    MikeFNPC posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not one to complain. However, I feel the need after my experience at Capella. I'm a preceptor and currently have 3 students (not at once, they're spread out) from different schools. As all...
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    New NP - Balancing What I Know and What I Don't Know

    MikeFNPC replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I try and research the problem before walking in the room. But that would depend on how well the person scheduling the appt words the chief complaint. Of course you're going to be blind-sided by the...
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    First NP Job

    MikeFNPC replied to dnpfnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    It sucks when you're not supported by those above you. It makes for unnecessary fatigue and disgust. You may have to look for another job, or be miserable. Hope you find some way to work it
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    Full Practice Authority

    MikeFNPC replied to rkealy's topic in Advanced Practice

    I work with an MD who doesn't follow guidelines, leading to frequent adverse reactions, poor outcomes, and even hospitalizations. If it weren't for my nursing background (all nurses are type A it...
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    NP to NP , question on colleague to colleague advice

    MikeFNPC replied to TheFuture09's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The only suggestion I can think of would be to connect with NP's in your area such as a local professional group and exchange contact information. For example, in my area we have SANAP.org (the...
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    Lab Coat Initials

    MikeFNPC replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MSN APRN
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    Unhappy as new NP

    MikeFNPC replied to PinkTulips13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you're not already, get plugged in with your local NP organization, go to meetings, network with other NP's. At the one I go to, there are 50-60 NP's who work in all kinds of
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    $200,000 salary as a RN, it's true

    MikeFNPC replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, you couldn't pay me enough to live in CA. And according to all the pt's I'm getting from CA to TX, this isn't
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    Unhappy and stressed as NP- seeking advice.

    MikeFNPC replied to hm0225's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    A level of "worry" is normal. I use it to keep me on my toes. Adverse reactions can happen with any treatment. What helps me is to inform every patient that there are always additional measures for...
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    Job Search At Age 61 After 2 1/2 Year Hiatus??

    MikeFNPC replied to squinky12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would get a little experience with volunteer work at a clinic serving the indigent population. Every county in Texas has an indigent assistance program. Just google the county and "indigent care"....
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    How Do You Build Your Client Base as an NP?

    MikeFNPC replied to Soliloquy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Persistence, word of mouth, credentialing with everyone and anything in the beginning, then, when you have a stable base, pick and choose. Make patients feel like they have your full attention. At...
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    How Much PTO did you get as a new grad?i

    MikeFNPC replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Half day for Christmas eve,
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    How Much PTO did you get as a new grad?i

    MikeFNPC replied to OncRN2015's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    110 PTO, 40 CME, 7-9 Holidays depending on how they fall. 8 additional PTO each year until 10 years, then I'm
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    I passed my AANP

    MikeFNPC replied to Cococure's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's wonderful news. I cried when I found out, couldn't help it, after that much effort it was a great relief. You're entering an amazing profession. Good luck with wherever you
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    NP vs MA vs MD power struggle

    MikeFNPC replied to Ria21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I skimmed the responses but agree with not doing anything that the MD's don't do. And keep reinforcing the boundaries. I was in a similar situation and just kept being persistent. I'm sure that...
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    Any regrets becoming a NP?

    MikeFNPC replied to DesertSky's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No regrets in any way. If you're interested in NP, do it. Try and avoid the negative rhetoric. It's an amazing profession. NP is the future of healthcare. Do you want to be part of the future? I...
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    For Primary Care, can an NP ever be as skilled as an MD?

    MikeFNPC replied to alexamasan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The more you do anything the better you
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    For Primary Care, can an NP ever be as skilled as an MD?

    MikeFNPC replied to alexamasan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With enough time and exposure, you can become proficient with any procedure. Unless, of course, there is a physical, psychological, or cognitive
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    where and how can i learn to do a pelvic exam

    MikeFNPC replied to nonni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This happens all the time, every day, everywhere, it's not unusual at all. I personally give refreshers for providers, NP's, PA's, and MD's, with procedures such as joint injections. What we need...