Chen808

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1. New nurse practitioner

   Chen808 replied to ulvikap's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   If you only wish to work in a hospice setting then you need to network with those who work in that environment. You can volunteer or even take an RN position for a bit so that you can get your foot...

2. Ever refuse a follow-up?

   Chen808 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Looking of input/thoughts.. has anyone ever had an interaction with a patient or spouse of a patient where you did not feel you could see them again? I had one this week where the spouse was rude and...

3. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   Chen808 replied to RockMay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have made it a practice to meet with the student prior to accepting them to precept. I discuss what I expect and give them a scenario or two and have them walk me through their process step by...

4. Why preceptors don't precept

   Chen808 replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I use to precept all the time, but over the years I found that I was burning out on the process. Over time I developed my own personal rules on who and when I precept. I will not accept any students...

5. New Grad - First Job

   Chen808 replied to LoloFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have friends who are fortunate to have scribes help with charting - mostly in the ED. They are a time saver, but remember you are responsible to sign off on everything they write and you may still...

6. FNP in ER

   Chen808 replied to Lovescience's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Many FNPs work the EDs in my city and not just the fast track. Granted the more acute patient are managed by the physicians but that is still a small percentage of the overall ED

7. NP school reputation

   Chen808 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think you misunderstood what I was stating. My point was directed more towards the attitude that some NPs believed this school or that school made more qualified practitioners. The school only...

8. NP school reputation

   Chen808 replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Where you went to school may matter in certain situations. If you live in a town with a large university that pumps out 100 NP students a semester that all providers/employers are familiar with vs an...

9. FNP in the Main ED

   Chen808 replied to matthewandrew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   FNPs here work ED, Hospitalist and anywhere else needed. ACNPs are more limited and harder for them to find positions