Polly Peptide

Polly Peptide BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

Rheumatology NP

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  1. Vanderbilt ACNP

    Polly Peptide replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Will you be moving to the middle TN area? It is my understanding they do provide clinical placements in the area. I'm not certain what they do if you stay in your current location. As far as the...

  2. New grad RN jobs best during NP program

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for this info. I know I am moving fast. I just happen to know what I want to do and really want to get started. The MSN program I'm applying to does not require experience. It is a...

  3. Vanderbilt MSN 2019

    Polly Peptide replied to LCSWtoPMHNP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you want to apply, do it ASAP...don't wait until December. There are a lot of requirements within the app...3 recommendations, multiple essay questions, a longer essay, transcripts, etc. Even if...

  4. Worthless degree

    Polly Peptide replied to Oldmahubbard's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    One year of RN experience and it's a post

  5. Direct Entry NP Programs: Anti-Intellectualism/Bullying

    Polly Peptide replied to aswiz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do know these things you mention. But does the OP need to work through school? I would assume not, she/he is pursuing direct entry, and since they are not nurses, they don't work and the programs...

  6. Direct Entry NP Programs: Anti-Intellectualism/Bullying

    Polly Peptide replied to aswiz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This right here. If you aren't going to get a BSN for your first degree, why not go the PA route? You will come out the same in the end, as far as time goes. And you don't have to pick your...

  7. Direct Entry NP Programs: Anti-Intellectualism/Bullying

    Polly Peptide replied to aswiz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Where have you seen that DE programs provide a greater number of clinical hours than other programs? In my case, I chose not to go DE, but will likely go to the same school for my MSN. I will get the...

  8. Direct Entry NP Programs: Anti-Intellectualism/Bullying

    Polly Peptide replied to aswiz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will let others answer the majority of your questions. I am one that actually turned down one of the programs you mentioned and chose to pursue the second-degree BSN. I don't think it's impossible...

  9. ACNP sans experience?

    Polly Peptide replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It seems like once you HAVE that ACNP experience, then the RN experience is less critical to landing a job. It's that first job that's a problem...that and simply being comfortable in your skin on...

  10. Shockingly low NP pay !

    Polly Peptide replied to Jm0136's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my BSN program, the nurse residency programs are coming to talk to us and new grad RN pay is $22ish. Some differentiate between BSN and ADN and others don't, I think. From what I see/hear for new...

  11. ACNP sans experience?

    Polly Peptide replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was admitted to a well-respected direct-entry ACNP program. I have a bachelors degree in another field and have worked many years in a different career (though medical-related, on the business...

  12. I used to work in high tech - ask me anything!

    Polly Peptide replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can you talk about your reasons for making a career change to NP after 20

  13. Any Pmhnps here??

    Polly Peptide replied to Kevin's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes to the last comment. At Vandy, you do not earn a BSN. They do not have an undergrad nursing program. If you don't have a BSN currently, you apply to the "Prespecialty Entry" option, which is...

  14. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I appreciate your post, and of course I have plenty to learn as I am just entering the profession. But I've gathered my information systematically over many years. I've considered making this career...

  15. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I take it you disagree? From my postings, I think it's clear that I haven't entered grad education yet, so I can't say I've experienced it personally. I've had to make an important decision before...

  16. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do want to add this, though. While I think there are smart people out there who can become competent providers through quality DE programs (we have several on this board and I know some in real...

  17. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm glad that the conversation helped someone else!! I certainly appreciated each person's contribution, as it helped me make my

  18. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My opinion is that there is no one right way. I do think there are some people capable of going through a DE program and being a very competent provider. But I also think that nursing experience is...

  19. Brave or just stupid?

    Polly Peptide replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there...I'm the OP. I didn't read back through the whole thread, but I'd like to. It would sure be interesting considering what I chose to do. I was admitted to a very good DE school, however, I...

  20. Working in a small practice, and the employees are rude.

    Polly Peptide replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Advanced Practice

    You need to take care of your career and your reputation over everything else. That means handling this situation like an adult and speaking with her one on one: "If you believe I've done something...

  21. Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

    Polly Peptide replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have no idea about this, but (especially your first patient) could there be an unspoken fear of weight GAIN if he/she was very well managed on

  22. Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

    Polly Peptide replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would consider that it is very hard for people to understand what they cannot see or feel. As a clinician, you understand the true ramifications of ongoing elevated levels of HbA1c or glucose or...

  23. FNP Oversaturation

    Polly Peptide replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am finding your comments confusing, so I'll quote your edit to reply again...otherwise I'll leave the topic alone so as not to threadjack. The only attachment that this document has to the AMA is...

  24. FNP Oversaturation

    Polly Peptide replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These numbers are not AMA recommendations. They are based on the individual states' collaborative practice

  25. FNP Oversaturation

    Polly Peptide replied to brinksta's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Right here. https://www.ama-assn.org/sites/default/files/media-browser/specialty%20group/arc/ama-chart-np-practice-authority.pdf Each state is different of course, because of the different levels of...