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  1. FNP in a non-clinical position

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

    Aint that the truth Ruth! Education is a big investment of time and money. People need to know more about their local market before making such huge investments. Equate it to buying a

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

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

    You need to take care of yourself. The patients will be fine. You cant continue to work in an enviroment that blatantly treats you like crap.Nothing will change if you do.

  3. Does nursing change you into an angry person?

    NPAlby replied to DesireeBeyerGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  4. Earning potential

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

    Now Im not certain but I thought CRNA's make more money just in general. With Nps it depends where and what you practice. I would check out the local area and see what the going rate is for NP v CRNA...

  5. Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    NPAlby replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I think I'm getting arthritis or carpal tunnel in my dominant hand from typing so darn much. Then again Im in psychiatry where we have to do long write up for everyone I see. Regarding which...

  6. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NPAlby replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Is there any way of you guys moving? That does sound horrible. I work in an independent practice state with great opportunities but have gotten the sink or swim type orientation. I was use to it since...

  7. FNP in a non-clinical position

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

    Anyone doing Legal consultant work as an NP? Or insurance, informatics? I could never go back to bedside nursing no matter what the

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

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

    Quit. If keeping patients is their priority then things will only get worse. And then to "hide" you so the patient/drug seeker wouldnt have to see you??!! That was so disrepsctful to you as a...

  9. Day Shift Position

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

    Love being an NP. Glad I did it. I was three years in when I started the program. by the time I finished I was at 7yrs of being an RN and soooo ready to move on. I agree with another poster. During...

  10. Day Shift Position

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

    So theres no cookie cutter answer for this one. Your school schedule is going to change a few times I imagine. I worked 3 12hr weekend shifts which fit perfectly for lectures and clinicals. For awhile...

  11. Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner Salary Austin TX

    NPAlby replied to nikkimimi84's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not sure what the going rate is in your area but that just does not sound right. I made $200/day as an RN, granted it was 8hr shift but less liability. AND its weekend coverage? They need to cough up...

  12. Is getting an MSN worth it?

    NPAlby replied to jensfbay's topic in Advanced Practice

    Think of it as an investment. You probably wouldnt just go buy a house without knowing what kind, where, how much you're willing to spend. You can go and start the classes and see if anything catches...

  13. minute clinic

    NPAlby replied to NJ-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So what did you end up doing NJ-RN? I dont think any of us should feel "guilty" about picking certain positions. We all have our

  14. FNP in a non-clinical position

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

    Anybody? I would love to know as well, Im a PsychNP. Have been thinking of getting into nursing informatics but dont want to take a huge paycut. Im just not the type of person that can do the same job...

  15. Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    NPAlby replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    Not even sure it's about age. I just love the problem solving and hate the customer service part of

  16. Not Excited About Becoming FNP

    NPAlby replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    NP and RN roles are different. I would recommend you finish what you started but keep doing what you love to do. in the future you may want to do the transition into NP. God bless you for loving...

  17. DM II Med question....

    NPAlby replied to TennesseeNP123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Keep us updated. I enjoy reading FNP post. Im in psych so this is good info to

  18. pharmacology requirements for ANCC re- certification

    NPAlby replied to 1newFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had to do pharm CME just to test for ancc because it had been too long since I had my pharm class. I too am a cheapskate and just googled the heck out pharm cme's and was able to complete 75 (i...

  19. Np vs Rn

    NPAlby replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Im a Psych NP.I used to work as a travel psych RN. Worked in NY NC VA in state hospitals, full blown medical centers, private psych hospitals. I have done forensic psych, Psych ER, dual diagnosis,...

  20. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NPAlby replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Amen brother! Preach on! (not sure about billing for review of records at least where I've worked but I agree with everything

  21. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NPAlby replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Huh? Digging for collateral, gathering information and synthesizing into a plan to help a client is what I actually enjoy about my job. Now getting yelled at, cursed at.... not the happiest moments....

  22. Np vs Rn

    NPAlby replied to Nurseinthemaking20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NP hands down. I love the autonomy, love the flexible scheduling, the pay. The role just fits me better than the RN. Of course this is with 7years of RN experience behind me. I knew I was going to be...

  23. Goals & Objectives

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

    I know there were nursing books for this when I was in school. Of course I dont remember off hand. I think I used Mosby while in school for care plan type of

  24. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    NPAlby replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh I dont blame my friends for not going back to school. They got married and had kids. Career was not top priority for them. I just feel bad when we get together and they share the same complaints...

  25. Goals & Objectives

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

    Uhm can you be more specific please. I dont do care plans and that's what that sounds