Goldenfox

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  1. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    Goldenfox replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry, I don't have a current list of the independent states. Last time I verified it was as follows: Alaska Arizona Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Maine Maryland...

  2. Imaging for recurrent UTI in male?

    Goldenfox replied to Pachinko's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would look to physical anomalies (obstruction of any kind), infected prostate, history of recent regional surgery, kidney or bladder stones, does he live in a nursing home, is he frequently admitted...

  3. Malpractice Insurance

    Goldenfox replied to RNnowFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    You got me. I am formerly of Florida and New York. Currently on the west coast, but planning to return to Florida to open my own business there. I concede that the aforementioned tactic works only...

  4. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    Goldenfox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "Shady" is more of a descriptor of the circumstances than the place. Cash is always king. And we really don't care about the gender or ethnic background of the clientele---as long as we're getting...

  5. Malpractice Insurance

    Goldenfox replied to RNnowFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Ok, Please, no one go ape. But what about the idea of riding naked? I once had dinner with a former physician employer and an attorney (both good friends of mine) who told me that the best liability...

  6. HELP Accepting DERM NP offer!

    Goldenfox replied to Dumplins's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, it is a very long time. Even Uncle Sam asks only for a 1 or 2 year commitment after they pay down one's student loans. To be real, the more you post about this job the less attractive it sounds....

  7. HELP Accepting DERM NP offer!

    Goldenfox replied to Dumplins's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In clinical derm, one could get away with high patient volumes without the type of running up and down and stress that it would most likely causes in many other areas. It depends on the setup and the...

  8. FNP - Their Own Clinic - California

    Goldenfox replied to EzraRn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The quick and simple answer to your question is yes, but also no. The physicians in California have the screws real tight on independent NP practice, they lobbied heavily to successfully kill the...

  9. Firearms at workplace

    Goldenfox replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Every place where I have ever worked has a no-gun policy for employees and a code 'active shooter' that encourages you to run and hide. But let's consider why they have a code active shooter protocol...

  10. I am lost!!

    Goldenfox replied to Confusedkid22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There is a national association of derm NPs here National Academy of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners . Once you become an NP they offer a certification program. check it out. The university of South...

  11. NP VS PA

    Goldenfox replied to TicTok411's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When you become a practitioner, you're going to find that the only things that matter to your employer are the appropriateness of your clinical decision making skills and your productivity. Most of...

  12. Charting on my free time

    Goldenfox replied to Bonosgrrl's topic in Advanced Practice

    Go with the flow . If you know your people and you know that the appointment will be 15 minutes then plan on using 10 minutes for the visit and the remaining 5 or so to quickly document your notes....

  13. merry christmas to me... 1st shift off orientation

    Goldenfox replied to RookieRoo's topic in Critical Care

    You will eventually learn to relax. After a while you will see that, for the most part, it will all become routine to you. You will memorize most of the protocols, and you will be seeing most of the...

  14. Med/Surg RN. Want ICU job. Get ACLS?

    Goldenfox replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical Care

    Get the AHA ACLS book,study it, and then take the course. Learning arrythmias is like learning a new language, but for ACLS you only need to be able to recognize the most common and the most dangerous...

  15. ICU RNs floated to floors?

    Goldenfox replied to jamisaurus's topic in Critical Care

    When I was an ICU nurse they used to pay the floaters to the unit a float premium plus an ICU premium of $1 per hour. Should be more now. If you're a good stepdown nurse they will keep floating you...

  16. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    Goldenfox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're doing better already. Yes, you should go to the interview with this endo. I wouldn't think too much on her personality issues. As a nurse you know that that is a common thing with physicians....

  17. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    Goldenfox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I believe every word. I know the Miami scene well. Number one place in the country for Medicaid fraud and grifters. At least once every couple years the feds make multiple busts there and take away...

  18. Obtaining Furnishing License after 15 years

    Goldenfox replied to laurenj819's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just so you know, the California board takes a long time to respond to inquiries, and months to process license applications. So if you emailed them or left them a voicemail it may be a while before...

  19. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    Goldenfox replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To the OP, as long as it's what you really want to do and you're up to it, go to CRNA school if you get the chance. Totally worth it. Don't sweat the student loans. If you have a significant other or...

  20. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    Goldenfox replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hmm. I thought I was the only one who did this (although for a slightly different reason). I was jestingly called a loser by a couple friends for this but I'm happy with my FNP choice. BTW, please...

  21. Love my job but.......

    Goldenfox replied to Saynp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Respond to these kind of doctors with niceness and professionalism---and an important part of being professional is respecting your own time. Iluvivt's response is a good way to attempt to remedy...

  22. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    Goldenfox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you stop looking then you further reduce your chances of finding something that suits you. It has become the norm now to expect that it will take a while before most new grads find that first job,...

  23. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

    Goldenfox replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You're right. It does sound a lot like south Florida. Message me please about the McAllen gig. I have a friend in Florida who's looking and interested in locum in the South.

  24. HELP Accepting DERM NP offer!

    Goldenfox replied to Dumplins's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Normally, I would have knocked this deal because I don't like the money. But it's worth considering since it involves receiving specialty training---which isn't easy to get as a new grad these days....

  25. Integrative Health & Healing DNP--is it worth it?

    Goldenfox replied to LilRNonthePrairie's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Of course not! I'm curious to know what your decision was. If I were in your situation I would drop the IHH thing. Not that it's useless but, as a psych practitioner, you won't have time to gauge the...