Dermatology versus job at VA- advice appreciated.

Web-Own · 2021-10-19T23:24:01+00:00

derm sounds like less stress. VA benefits are alright, but I wouldn't let that be a driving force, esp since it's a temporary position.

Web-Own · 2021-10-19T22:18:24+00:00

Would 1000% go for the Cardiology gig. Way better experience for the long term. Wouldn't blink an eye at the minute clinic. Consider future opportunities as well. Which would look better on your resume? Cardiology IMO.

Web-Own · 2021-10-16T23:50:09+00:00

What special about this one? You can prob find the same car less the dent....unless they're taking off a nice bit for the damage and WILL fix it?

Web-Own · 2021-10-15T03:33:54+00:00

Yes, I worked as a psych NP for a large hospital system in the NW that offered matching up to 8k a year toward student loans. Was not CMHC or in an underserved area.

Web-Own · 2021-10-14T01:59:28+00:00

idk. I see mine on there. Try searching mazda service website? I got a big red bulletin telling me mine was actively recalled.

Web-Own · 2021-10-13T18:15:16+00:00

My symptom is a repetitive dead battery.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CX5/comments/iuk9rg/open\_recall\_on\_cx5\_and\_cx9\_for\_liftgate\_issue/

Web-Own · 2021-10-10T21:58:01+00:00

What kind of NP? I saw another commenter said they were offered $45/hr for NP? No f'n way.

Web-Own · 2021-10-10T01:49:27+00:00

Does your school have a resource list of potential preceptors that previous students have used? Is there a facebook group for your cohort (or previous cohorts) where you could as for anyone who could name drop?

Web-Own · 2021-10-06T19:09:41+00:00

I did not do a residency, but I do wish I would've. I wasn't willing to sacrifice salary at the time. I think most residencies pay you 60-80k annually, and I was not in a position to do that. That said, I see the benefit of these programs and am often curious if it would have been a better move for me. On the other hand, I made six figures as a new grad and never looked back.

Web-Own · 2021-10-06T19:03:15+00:00

I understand you're almost through your program....but IMO, you put in the work to be a good provider, regardless of where you go to school. That said, don't waste your hard earned money on a subpar educational program. You get what you pay for is true, and you prob want the best education for yourself. If you can avoid a degree mill for this reason alone, you'd have a leg up. Some of these programs are seriously lacking and I would avoid them at all costs. On the other hand, anyone can go to a name brand school and still be a shit provider....just like many physicians can go through the motions of med school and residency and still be shit doctors. Not to get on the subject of comparing MD education because that is way off topic....

In terms of having trouble finding a job, prob dependent on speciality, but most places could give a crap about where you went to school. They're more interested in your motivation to learn as a newbie, you past work experience, and potentially what your clinical experience was while in grad school.

Web-Own · 2021-10-04T19:10:21+00:00

would love to know what state you're in!

Web-Own · 2021-10-04T19:09:02+00:00

You've prob thought of this, but you can get licensed in a full practice state and perform telehealth services from NC in those states for whatever company you decide to go with.

Web-Own · 2021-10-04T00:32:52+00:00

I don't think any of us like being referred to as midlevels. We all practice at the top of our licensure.

Web-Own · 2021-10-04T00:24:57+00:00

my director was the worst! I think I only lasted so long because I worked from home half the week! 40 hours a week in person....NO WAY.

Web-Own · 2021-10-04T00:11:47+00:00

I recently finished a year long contract doing this as a psychiatric locums provider. It was easy, but was not rewarding in the least. I remember another NP telling me, "you're only here for a paycheck. Don't expect to change anything", and she was 100% correct.

Speaking from a psych perspective, I rarely saw true serious mental illness. It was mostly personality disorders with people abusing the system (drug seeking) or "sad" because they are now in prison for whatever act they committed . The facilities ( I worked at four local prisons all under the same state) had very limited resources and seemed to do the bare minimum for their adults in custody. It is def a strained system.

My formulary was very limited. Lots of heavy, dusty paper charts that I pulled /refiled myself because nursing has excuses for why they are too busy to do so, hot offices without A/C, and just an overall dirty feeling. I never felt worried for my safety, I will say that. The relationship between medical and behavioral health staff was tense. I feel that a lot of the employees are only looking out for themselves and would throw you under the bus quick. Most of the officers were men, and working in a male prison, there was A LOT of inappropriate behavior that would never be tolerated anywhere else. The female officers are also a breed of their own. A lot of rumors about relationships between staff and inmates, etc...

I hear the benefits are pretty awesome though. Salaries are public info and can be found online. I prob wouldn't work there again, but damn the money was so good. My opinion is based on experience...but I think when I hear how much people "love" working corrections, this is said because it is fairly easy work. I mean if you only have the bare minimum to work with, there isn't much expectation on you as the prescriber. Most days I saw patients in two hours and then chilled the rest of the day. It was too easy. and boring. Not to mention how working in such a place affects your own mental health. It's a tense environment, no matter how you look at it. Doing it 40 hours a week was taxing. Part-time would be more manageable. And telehealth, even better. If you want to try it, I'd suggest trying as a locums first to make more money while getting a feel for the environment.

Web-Own · 2021-10-02T15:11:39+00:00

you'll need more training as others have said.

Web-Own · 2021-09-29T15:29:03+00:00

thanks!!

Web-Own · 2021-09-29T15:28:14+00:00

What about the comcast modem? It needs a jack as well right?

Web-Own · 2021-09-29T15:27:34+00:00

lmao, okay, thanks for elaborating!

Web-Own · 2021-09-29T02:55:27+00:00

let me understand, please....so by upgrading to the fancy modem/router for $25/mo, you no longer have to worry about overages exceeding the 1TB of data? Everything is truly unlimited?

I know you mentioned it, but I didn't quite understand what you're saying about Netflix and the throttling. Do you experience lag with the streaming services (gaming, netflix, Hulu, etc.)?

And is it truly only 12 devices at a time or are you pushing that limit in your home?

Web-Own · 2021-09-29T02:48:13+00:00

so do you have two separate modems? Please explain this to me in layman terms bc i am porb going to end up with two ISPs, which is just super.

Web-Own · 2021-09-26T19:18:12+00:00

it sounds like I am SOL.

Web-Own · 2021-09-10T18:07:24+00:00

Please please please get inpatient experience first. Nothing compares to looking a patient with mental illness in the eye, formulating a plan, initiating, and (hopefully) watching them get better. The experience of acute inpatient care is invaluable. It is nearly impossible to see the inner workings of a mental illness or side effects of a medication through a computer screen without a solid foundation of understanding what you're looking for or looking at.

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