JellyDonut

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  1. The Decline of Physicians: Do we really need them anymore in Primary Care?

    JellyDonut replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do you refuse to see NP/PA or is that just how things have shaken out? Just curious, because I have been called out for not allowing my kid to be seen by a

  2. Why is our salary so low?

    JellyDonut replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do not recall saying any NP was/is an expert in anything in particular. Now if you use expert as it related to Benner's theory then I may agree that with experience and study you gain the...

  3. Why is our salary so low?

    JellyDonut replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Some of the post on this thread reminded me of a conversation I had a long time ago when I worked as RN in an LTACH. It was the middle of the night I was working with an LPN and she had the argument...

  4. Why is our salary so low?

    JellyDonut replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is hardly the case with any new NP especially one with very little clinical experience. Even the best prepared newly licensed NP will face a learning curve to get up to speed. I think new...

  5. Why is our salary so low?

    JellyDonut replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So some NP applies for a position with less than 2 years nursing experience and a degree from Walden and she should make almost as much as a physician. That is a hard pill to

  6. New Grad NP: 5 year contract with monetary prepayment if canceled early

    JellyDonut replied to cowgrlnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would want to speak to another NP with the practice preferably on who has started new and been there about two years to get the skinny. Also 6 months 1:1 is way too long. three months seems more...

  7. Bullying while working as NP

    JellyDonut replied to ms smile's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Funny, but I have been seen in the clinic and had my BP taken by PA,NP and MD over the past few years. I suffer from white coat syndrome (go figure) so it is always sky high in any office but low at...

  8. Frustrated

    JellyDonut replied to NewbieFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Did any of the positions you interviewed offer a position? Sometimes starting out you just need to get in the door and start working...any experience is better than zero experience (is one school of...

  9. Gonorrhea in the throat

    JellyDonut replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The moral of the story: Be careful what you put in your

  10. Alphabet Soup

    JellyDonut replied to Jlt4075's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I remember being told that in some states (Texas I think) you had to identify as RN,NP or something that indicated you were and

  11. NEW Grad FNP starting in immediate care clinic.

    JellyDonut replied to FNP23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yikes. The new and the completely alone are a scary combination. If there was another provider in the clinic with you it would help with any questions/concerns that come up. Those clinics (from my...

  12. But I'm Pregnant . . . . .

    JellyDonut replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I have dealt with the "Im pregnant" excuse before as a charge and as a director. Easy fix, they can always clock out and go home. There is no reason a pregnant person cannot take 95% of the patients...

  13. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    JellyDonut replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Poor is the man whose pleasure depends on the permission of another." Madonna I have always thought that line was spot on! Do what makes you

  14. Have you ever met someone who regretted getting their NP?

    JellyDonut replied to Cola89's topic in Advanced Practice

    Many nurses take the NP route to escape the floor and think it will be easy peasy to sit back as an NP. I don't now of anyone who regrets the decision, but a few who did not really understand what...

  15. Will there be too many NPs?

    JellyDonut replied to EMEddie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This actually made me laugh! Next time a revise my CV I am gonna lead with care and compassion and state to an employer they should hire me because its hard to kill a

  16. Clinicals....how do you do it?

    JellyDonut replied to Jessann5's topic in Advanced Practice

    I started full time Friday, Sat and Sunday but half way through I had to cut back to just weekends. The clinicals, exams, papers, long commute times were killing me and even part time is was a...

  17. new grad np contract negotiation help

    JellyDonut replied to samanthanp's topic in Advanced Practice

    So there are other NPs at this facility, can you trade call back and forth? I agree with above that some nights you may want to have a few drinks, see a movie or go out an have fun and the last thing...

  18. Failed AANP exam

    JellyDonut replied to mdn281's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did you take a prep course? I know FHEA has remediation should someone fail after taking the boards. I think i remember being told that there are a few versions of the exam tested each year and you...

  19. Will there be too many NPs?

    JellyDonut replied to EMEddie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been a nurse for a long time and 15-20 years ago only a handful of nurses got into NP programs and they were very demanding. It seemed only the best made it through to practice, but now any...

  20. How are you saving for retirement?

    JellyDonut replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Trust

  21. How old is too old to safely practice?

    JellyDonut replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As an NP, PA or Physician if the mind is sharp and you can still do the job work as long as you want. However, a bedside nurse is a bit different. Working as an RN is much more of a physical job and...

  22. How old is too old to safely practice?

    JellyDonut replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It all depends on the individual. If you are keeping up on EBP and are able to treat without harm, then practice as long as you want. Lord knows I have seen nurses working into their 70s and a few...

  23. Malpractice insurance

    JellyDonut posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Anyone know of a good company to obtain malpractice insurance? I am attempting to get license in a new state and they require the insurance prior to licensure - hoping to get reimbursed after the...

  24. AANP NP boards Advice

    JellyDonut replied to missyumee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with above, take it now and get it over with. The boards are not difficult but think of all you can forget in a years

  25. ARNP or Administration?

    JellyDonut replied to angel549's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    NP job for sure! Your are 27/7 as a director. Problems, blame and dealing with drama from employees, physicians and admin. No brainer NP for a better