RunNP

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1. What was your first AGACNP job?

   RunNP replied to kdawnz's topic in NP

   I went straight into a Pulmonary practice with 50/50 inpatient/clinic work. I had wanted all inpatient work, but overall I have grown to enjoy my clinic patients more than the inpatient side.

2. DNP vs MD

   RunNP replied to healthstar's topic in Doctoral

   Is this even a serious discussion? There is a huge difference between DNP and MD. I am a little embarrassed for anyone who would even assume they are even close in position. An MD has 4 years of undergraduate work, 4 years of medical school follow...

3. Midwest Market

   RunNP replied to cmonlaf's topic in NP

   Im in Wisconsin and there are jobs in the rural areas. I have heard Madison and Milwaukee can be tough markets for a new grad. However, there are tons of family practice positions in most of the smaller cities...

4. FNP Oversaturation

   RunNP replied to brinksta's topic in NP

   We see what is happening in our communities. My position which I have been in for nearly two years pays less for new hires in the same role today. Throughout the region the salaries have dropped 10-15K for entry level NP. I have had discussions with ...

5. Do you wear open toed shoes as an NP?

   RunNP replied to mightyFNPgirl's topic in NP

   If I come to work from the gym I am in sweats or shorts, but change once I get to work. I have never thought about wearing shorts to work in... If in doubt of the appropriateness of the item just run it by your practice manager or another provider. ...

6. Do you wear open toed shoes as an NP?

   RunNP replied to mightyFNPgirl's topic in NP

   Not often, but once in a while when I have only clinic hours with no procedures scheduled or on admin days I will dress up a bit and wear the heels or sandals. I have scrubs, tennis shoes in my office in case things change or most likely I spill som...

7. SOCIAL ettique of using "Dr." on invitation

   RunNP replied to SherlockRN's topic in Doctoral

   My spouse and I both hold doctorate degrees and I have yet to receive an invitation that was not addressed to Dr & Mrs. I do not sweat it. His took a whole lot more time than mine did...

8. What do you sign?

   RunNP posted a topic in NP

   When I started working in my current position we were given the option of how we wanted our name/title to come out in the EMR, business cards, lab coats, etc... I went simple with First name last name and NP. I really did not give it much thought.. ...

9. Thinking about becoming a NP. Have some questions for you NP's out there!

   RunNP replied to TheRuralNurse's topic in NP

   1. Were you able to work full time while completing your program? My program was a brick and mortar and I worked full time at first then switched to weekends only plan when clinical picked up pace. 2. How would you compare the difficulty of MSN-FNP ...

10. FNP-BC & FNP-C

    RunNP replied to matthewandrew's topic in NP

    I took them both and to be honest i did not think one was tougher than the other. I was more nervous and anxious during the AANP one as I took it first so sitting for the ANCC I was not so tense. I did score better on the ANCC.

11. Locum tenens for 3 mo as first PMHNP job?

    RunNP replied to spooner2014's topic in Advanced

    I can not imagine having my first job be a locum. Good luck!!

12. Urine Drug Screen ....surprise!

    RunNP replied to casias12's topic in Advanced

    I feel for those of you who deal with the chronic pain issue and drug seekers. I remember in school how they carried on about the contracts, pill counts and urine tests for people on pain med contracts. In my clinical rotations it seemed to be a da...

13. America, party of 2

    RunNP replied to Cwoods's topic in Talk Politics

    I try to see the other side of an issue and form some type of understanding of another's point of view, but there are just some ideas in this topic that make me sad. Some areas I do not understand such as gender reassignment and I cannot walk a mil...

14. Moving to another state after graduation

    RunNP replied to Ashley.Hunter16's topic in Advanced

    I would start the process early as not all states are that quick with the process. You can also apply for your NP while still in school and just update as you go. I have worked in some states where it took less than a week for a license and others ...

15. America, party of 2

    RunNP replied to Cwoods's topic in Talk Politics

    I have a dear friend back in TN who was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS some 17 years ago. He now lives without any real restrictions and has been on SSI/Medicare/Medicaid for years. I asked him years back why does he just not return to work, because he ap...