Fnpatlast

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1. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

   Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced

   New update! I want to thank you all for your words of encouragement as I transition into the NP role. My eyes welled up with tears as I read NP2015 message above. You really touched my heart with your kind words and promising to pray for me. I will...

2. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

   Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced

   I want to thank you all for your responses to my post. I want to provide a brief update. I'm 3 months into the difficult job. I have wanted to work so close to home for over 10 years! This is my first NP job and it is the hardest job anyone can have ...

3. Would you be willing to do this?

   Fnpatlast replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   If he is considering a new grad physician to join his practice, would he ask him to shadow with him for 2 months before hiring him? No, he won't. You are not below him and neither are the NPs or PAs he's hired in the past. His perception of NP role i...

4. Things you need to do RIGHT NOW!

   Fnpatlast replied to synaptic's topic in NP

   Speak up and do not let physicians belittle you. They think NPs are nurses that they can order around. You are an independent licensed provider. They will question your plan, meds, notes etc. Look them in the face and defend yourself. Rubbish. I am ...

5. Passed the AANP, but have a question about the ANCC

   Fnpatlast replied to Mr.Bar-be-SubQ's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations on passing the ANCC too. Now you are double certified. The ANCC exam was no joke I can attest to that. I've never taken the AANP and I don't intend too. I think most employers prefer ANCC because you get the BC at the end of your name...

6. Passed the AANP, but have a question about the ANCC

   Fnpatlast replied to Mr.Bar-be-SubQ's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations on passing the AANP. You asked a very interesting question. The question was actually answered by one of my faculty instructors while in school. She said there's no penalty in taking both board exams. There's no communication between ...

7. ACNP with M-F daytime hours?

   Fnpatlast replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in NP

   With my current schedule above, I can drop my son off to school in the morning and help with homework later in the day.

8. ACNP with M-F daytime hours?

   Fnpatlast replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in NP

   I'm a new FNP working in primary care. Schedule: Mon-fri, 2 days in a week: 11-7, the other 3 days: 9-5. I also work 1 Saturday/month 1/2 day(will work 1/2 day any day of the week on the day I work the Saturday). I'm hoping for a 4 day, 10 hour shift...

9. Take the Offer as a New Grad?

   Fnpatlast replied to Vitabella's topic in NP

   Don't accept the job. That salary is way too low. Keep looking.

10. Passed FNP ANCC boards 2015

    Fnpatlast replied to kmkm345's topic in NP Students

    Congratulations Kmkm. I passed the ANCC back in March. I sat at the computer for about 5 minutes holding my breath and waiting to see either pass/fail on the screen. Finally I walked out the testing area and the proctor handed me a piece of paper wit...

11. I failed my FNP boards...help.

    Fnpatlast replied to nik6's topic in NP Students

    Don't be disheartened. Start studying all over again. I passed ANCC first try in March. I took online Fitzgerald. The course helped me with test taking strategies and what to expect on the exam. Case scenarios were presented for the most part of the ...

12. Resources for primary care NP

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in NP

    Thanks brainstorming RN, I will look up the resources you provided. I do have another Lange book for primary care which I'm using for reference. The more resources I have the better.

13. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced

    True talk. Time is precious, once lost can never be recovered. I'm doing the hard job close to home and I feel very much alive. I used to do the long commute for the easy job and was always very bored wondering what else is out there.

14. Resources for primary care NP

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in NP

    Thanks for taking the time to provide these tips. It all ties in well with what I learned in school and quite applicable to my current patient population. My collaborating is currently on vacation. I hope she'll be more supportive when she returns. I...

15. Resources for primary care NP

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in NP

    Thanks Dranger, I look this up as well. Thanks for your help.