mmak

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1. SANE pay. Time and a half or per case

   mmak replied to Sabadudu's topic in Forensic

   I know it varies on hospital or organization you work for. At the ED I work at, if a SANE case comes in while I'm on shift, I don't get any extra pay. If I get called in to do a SANE case, I clock time and a half. Some organizations in the PNW where...

2. University of Alabama (Capstone) DNP Fall 2018

   mmak replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Doctoral

   My program is hybrid and sets up clinical sites for me (sooo nice). The application date close mid-January and I received a letter mid/end March, if I remember correctly. Lots of group work, not a ton of writing assignments. Lots of presentations in...

3. Is earwax removal an emergency?

   mmak replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

   Ear irrigation is small potatoes in the grand scheme of things. My perception is that most patients presenting to the ED I work at are in fact NOT having a true "emergency" but it is so concerning for them that they come in. Does that make sense? My...

4. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

   mmak replied to mmak's topic in NP

   Thanks for your feedback, all! I sure appreciate it and I will be investigating NP-RN scope laws in the state I will be working in and exploring my malpractice insurance options. :)

5. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

   mmak replied to mmak's topic in NP

   I doubt it... they will insure me for claims made by patients while I'm practicing as an NP.

6. University of Alabama (Capstone) DNP Fall 2018

   mmak replied to NurseBlaq's topic in Doctoral

   What is a dual DNP program? I'm one quarter away from finishing my DNP and am happy to help answer questions you might have, though every program is a bit different.

7. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

   mmak replied to mmak's topic in NP

   Would you still recommend that I get my own insurance if my PMHNP employer is paying for my insurance?

8. NP + RN - can I do both part time?

   mmak posted a topic in NP

   Hi there, I'm looking for a little advice. I'm finishing up my DNP program and will begin working as a PMHNP in the summer. I'm really looking forward to it. However, I started out in the ED and still love it. I want to always keep my "foot in the do...

9. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

   mmak replied to mk989's topic in NP

   I would hiiiiiiighly recommend getting an RN job to help get your feet wet.

10. NP working as RN?

    mmak replied to APei's topic in NP

    Don't work at the same hospital and negotiate your salary wherever you do work. FNPs are some of the lowest paid NPs around, so take that into consideration.

11. Bedside Handoff

    mmak replied to ryhudark's topic in Emergency

    We do it at my level 3 ED mostly for patient satisfaction rating. As with similar postings, I use the KISS at bedside and finish report at the desk. Patients do like it, though.

12. OR TO ER? Help?!

    mmak replied to ChristyJ's topic in Emergency

    Go for it! It's a fun environment and honestly, as long as you're not totally incompetent, you should be able to swim with a little help from your friends. I hope you love ED - it's the best!

13. Medical Waiver

    mmak replied to bafelly's topic in Government

    Ehhh, I think that's recruiters in general. They usually don't know the ins and outs of their job. I would be a squeaky wheel and keep pestering him. His job is to get as many people into the service as possible, so you'd think he'd push forward with...

14. Psych nurses all have a mental illness

    mmak replied to WinterLilac's topic in Psychiatric

    I think MI is similar to physical illness in the sense that we can't all go our ENTIRE LIVES without getting sick at some point. Maybe it's a one time panic attack, maybe it's one episode of depression, maybe it's more. Regardless, I hate when people...

15. looking to talk to PMHNP that is AD

    mmak replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in Government

    Hi T, Apparently I'm not active enough on AN so I can't send you a private message. I'm finishing up my final year of the DNP and just learned where I'm getting stationed come summer 2018. I'd be happy to answer some questions for you; I'm sorry I ca...