Comments on: Three truths and one big fat myth about NPs http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/ The lifestyle magazine for nurses featuring career articles, style tips, and nurse blogs. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:49:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: vickie http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/comment-page-1/#comment-2055 vickie Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:40:34 +0000 http://scrubsmag.com/?p=6314#comment-2055 I was just in a CE class and another nurse told me that it isn't worth it to pursue the NP because most are hired salary, the work week is a minimum 60 hrs/week (this is why doctors were the first people to have pagers, remember?), and a regular RN working overtime can earn just as much as a NP, without all the extra workload and responsibility. It sounds very fulfilling, though. And definitely not mid-level. I have been cared for by NPs and prefer it (I am an RN) because you have more time with them -- instead of just 5 minutes with an MD. I was just in a CE class and another nurse told me that it isn’t worth it to pursue the NP because most are hired salary, the work week is a minimum 60 hrs/week (this is why doctors were the first people to have pagers, remember?), and a regular RN working overtime can earn just as much as a NP, without all the extra workload and responsibility. It sounds very fulfilling, though. And definitely not mid-level. I have been cared for by NPs and prefer it (I am an RN) because you have more time with them — instead of just 5 minutes with an MD.

]]> By: Amanda http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/comment-page-1/#comment-951 Amanda Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:51:27 +0000 http://scrubsmag.com/?p=6314#comment-951 I am an ARNP in Florida and yes there are loan forgiveness programs through the state and federal programs as well. I agree that the primary care role is going to fall on the laps of the NP. I am an Adult NP and work in a OB/Gyn office doing mostly Gyn but I also have patients that followed me from my prior practice that I also manage. I am also referred patients from the OB's in the office to manage some basic primary care. I also see all of the "sick" OB patients that the PCPs in my area dont want to manage. I agree about not being a mid-level... I am a provider. I do have a collaborating physician but she sends me patients that are out of her scope of practice. Nice article! I am an ARNP in Florida and yes there are loan forgiveness programs through the state and federal programs as well. I agree that the primary care role is going to fall on the laps of the NP. I am an Adult NP and work in a OB/Gyn office doing mostly Gyn but I also have patients that followed me from my prior practice that I also manage. I am also referred patients from the OB’s in the office to manage some basic primary care. I also see all of the “sick” OB patients that the PCPs in my area dont want to manage. I agree about not being a mid-level… I am a provider. I do have a collaborating physician but she sends me patients that are out of her scope of practice. Nice article!

]]> By: Megan Gilbert http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/comment-page-1/#comment-776 Megan Gilbert Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:40:56 +0000 http://scrubsmag.com/?p=6314#comment-776 Great Article!! I hope to someday become a nurse practioner! Would love to hear more about it!! Great Article!! I hope to someday become a nurse practioner! Would love to hear more about it!!

]]> By: Caroline http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Caroline Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:53:59 +0000 http://scrubsmag.com/?p=6314#comment-771 I'd no idea about the loan forgiveness opportunity. Thats really great-- Also,I never thought about the fact that NPs are really filling in the role of primary care providers, but in my case, that is true. I don't have a PCP, and the NP at my office is my point person, who knows the most about me, and my medical situation. I am not insured, by the way. Going to forward this to my friend and soon-be-NP, thanks. I’d no idea about the loan forgiveness opportunity. Thats really great– Also,I never thought about the fact that NPs are really filling in the role of primary care providers, but in my case, that is true. I don’t have a PCP, and the NP at my office is my point person, who knows the most about me, and my medical situation. I am not insured, by the way.

Going to forward this to my friend and soon-be-NP, thanks.

]]> By: Celina NP http://scrubsmag.com/three-truths-and-one-big-fat-myth-about-nps/comment-page-1/#comment-766 Celina NP Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:25:29 +0000 http://scrubsmag.com/?p=6314#comment-766 #3 sounds incredibly interesting and would be great to have more information about it. This little lead will prompt people, like myself, to investigate this "loan forgiveness" opportunity. The demand is all over the country in all reaches of life and with some investigation and research, those hoping to advance their practice can find opportunities such as these. It would be interesting for this woman to write another article about NPs with opportunities such as detailed in #3 for those interested in the profession to explore. I really enjoy reading the NP articles that you guys have. #3 sounds incredibly interesting and would be great to have more information about it. This little lead will prompt people, like myself, to investigate this “loan forgiveness” opportunity. The demand is all over the country in all reaches of life and with some investigation and research, those hoping to advance their practice can find opportunities such as these. It would be interesting for this woman to write another article about NPs with opportunities such as detailed in #3 for those interested in the profession to explore. I really enjoy reading the NP articles that you guys have.

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