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  1. DNP....Is it worth it for me????

    NPAlby replied to Spazzerific9's topic in Advanced Practice

    Im a PsychNP here in AZ so not sure how much you would make outside of the psych world BUT I can tell you this I make a heck of a lot more than an RN. (except for the VA which is another post). You...

  2. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    Thanks BlueDevil! I'm thinking of maybe applying as an RN just to get in there. I would probably get the same pay from what I've heard. Same pay and less responsibility? Hmmm sounds like a more doable...

  3. Why do NPs call associate MD their "Boss"

    NPAlby replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Whoever writes the paycheck is my boss. I'm a contractor and barely see the MD I contract through. I would call him my boss only because of where I work there is a supervisor who thinks he is...

  4. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    Depends where you practice though. I moved to AZ knowing there was money to be made out here. Where I was in NY they were offering 80k. I was already making 70k as a

  5. Another salary question

    NPAlby replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    AHHHH! Okay when then you are in good negotiating position. Keeping seeing what others have to offer and what you would find as a good fit. And ask the other NPs what there salary is. I know it's...

  6. Another salary question

    NPAlby replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Also remind him of how long you have been with the group and how you have a proven your work ethic. Yes you are a new NP but if they pick you they know they are not going to being hiring a flake who...

  7. Another salary question

    NPAlby replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I say ask for 100k and look for other offers in the area. Think of it like being a house. You have to get comps in that market. What I make in Phoenix as a PsychNP could be totally different from what...

  8. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    I think that's the going rate around here too. Where are you zenman? I dont get benefits or anything but I think I will clear 170k this year. Yeah I do tons of hours but I also take tons of time...

  9. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    daktari36, If you dont mind... what state, specialty and please keep us posted on the

  10. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    NPAlby replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That is backwards. Im a Psych NP and I sure as heck wouldnt want to be doing pap

  11. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    yeah I think I was making 120k but that was because it was contract work with no benefits. I have worked as a contractor since becoming an NP so my view of salary range is a bit skewed. That being...

  12. How long after graduation for licensure

    NPAlby replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated in early May, degree not conferred until June 1st and then waiting for the information from school to be sent over to ANCC, AZ board of nursing. I think it took me 3mos. I was moving from...

  13. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    Thanks for the info everyone! I knew from the get go that the VA pay was going to be a lot lower but 40k lower? Are you kidding me. And yes I know about the tier system and how they give you points if...

  14. Any NPs working for the VA?

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

    73k in Phoenix, Psychiatry with 10yrs RN and 2yrs of that as NP. Prior active duty

  15. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    NPAlby replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agree with the above posts about learning truly starting once you are in practice. That being said I would recommend a brick and mortar school vs an online only school. Most schools have on-line...

  16. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    NPAlby replied to nursegreen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My schedule as an NP is one of the perks. If they cant value your time by honoring what they agreed to then what else is up their sleeves. Time to say good

  17. Earning potential

    NPAlby replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The southwest is good for PsychNP's. I moved to Az solely for that reason. Well that and I was tired of snow and gray

  18. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    NPAlby replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm all for the DNP. I'm a nerd and love school. Here's the BUT... I dont believe in a doctorate program just for the sake of a doctorate. If I'm investing money, time and energy there better be a...

  19. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    NPAlby replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The "LEAST?" Why because all we do in psychiatry is sit and talk about feelings? This has to be people with no knowledge of psych

  20. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    NPAlby replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my opinion I think you should try to get some psych RN experience before you get your NP. Part time would be good since you already have a mental health background. I think you would feel more...

  21. FNP in a non-clinical position

    NPAlby replied to Kgantt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would still like to know if there are any NP's who are no longer working in clinical settings. I've heard a few say they were in the admin world. Is there anyone here or anyone who knows of NPs who...

  22. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

    NPAlby replied to OrangeSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If money wasnt a question and I was in my twenties and think I could pull it off (grades wise) I would go to medical school. I dont regret being an NP at all but I do sometimes yearn for that...

  23. Nurse practitioner lives?

    NPAlby replied to taylordawn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agree with this post. NP is very different than RN work. I prefer it but I also have no problems making the hard decisions no one else wants to make. I figure thats why they pay me the big bucks. RN...

  24. He Says/ She says, Who's in Charge?

    NPAlby replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She's an OM why was she part of this decision making process at all. Im glad you got some vindication but I dont see the culture of that clinic changing. I would look around and start freshening up...

  25. Psychiatric NP Certification Exam

    NPAlby replied to resilientnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry wish I knew. Cant be more ridiculous than that test I took in