TicTok411

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1. How Much PTO did you get as a new grad?i

   TicTok411 replied to OncRN2015's topic in NP

   My employer allows 360 hours but that is PTo, CME, Sick time all rolled into one. We also receive 8-10 holidays per year.

2. The Worst Interview of My Life! Ever!

   TicTok411 replied to Forest2's topic in General Nursing

   The worst nursing interview of my career was in Pittsburgh Pa. I forget the exact position, but I believe it was something in outpatient surgery. I was looking for a second part-time or prn position to earn a little extra money. I arrived for the i...

3. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

   TicTok411 replied to francoml's topic in MICU

   Skills can be taught and knowledge obtained by 90% of nursing graduates. You started as a newbie and had to learn the skills taught to you. I was an ICU nurse for many years and taught critical care concepts. So on your days off what on earth d...

4. Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

   TicTok411 replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced

   3 were excellent and I learned from each of them. Like I said the rest ranged from competent to way less. What stood out to me most from the group is their arrogance especially when you interact with them as an RN where NPs didn't own that behavior...

5. If you were in my shoes...

   TicTok411 replied to WonderousIvy's topic in NP

   Online programs are your best option and not all online programs are created equally. Find a respectable program (not for profit) that actually has a B&M option and does not exist solely online. However, online requires a bit more discipline th...

6. Misconceptions in NP/PA/MD education: experiential requirements, online, and for-profits

   TicTok411 replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced

   There are good and bad with each group. For the most part new interns are dangerous and need to be watched closely, but they grow and learn and many of them turn out very good. Same can be said for NPs, but I do believe experience, quality of progr...

7. Do CCRN, ECCO, CEN Help Each Other?

   TicTok411 replied to Spine_CRNA's topic in Critical

   ECCO provides a good base of review for nurses entering the ICU. I have worked in several hospitals where it was required for new ICU nurses. It may be review or it might go over things you have not been exposed to. I have only heard good things a...

8. Ask for a Raise and get another degree?

   TicTok411 replied to RnJillMda's topic in Advanced

   Hmm the last PA I worked with ordered a head CT for conjunctivitis. Soon after all of his CT scans had to be approved by a physician.

9. Ask for a Raise and get another degree?

   TicTok411 replied to RnJillMda's topic in Advanced

   14 patients in 3 hours. That is just a tad under 13 minutes per patient. That is what I do not follow..Do NPs in internal medicine look at charts, talk to patients do an assessment in under 13 minutes? Especially when these are "hi-jacked" patients...

10. RN-FNP for Old Nurse

    TicTok411 replied to aknurse68's topic in Advanced

    Why let someone tell you that you are too old to do something. The cheapest-fastest route is the concern. I would lean towards the best education available to best prepare you for the new role. Avoid the for-profit online NP factories and find a r...

11. Everyone is in NP school !

    TicTok411 replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

    There are gonna be lots of new graduates waiting for the phone to ring. I don't think they should give up their day job.

12. Everyone is in NP school !

    TicTok411 replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

    Certain areas are saturated with NPs. Many larger cities are being more selective looking at years of NP experience and most posted jobs require 2-3 years of experience. I have also heard about s few employers who will not consider online graduates...

13. Working while in NP school

    TicTok411 replied to friendlylark's topic in NP Students

    I worked full time until I got to the last clinical rotation. I worked 3 12s in the ED Fri,sat and Sunday then dropped to Sat Sun to finish up

14. Do FNP's really make 80k to 90k a year?

    TicTok411 replied to mariposabella's topic in NP

    I am also in a smaller city that has a hard time finding midlevels and make make a good bit more than 120k plus RVU....

15. Not sure if I should look for a new job

    TicTok411 replied to PetuniaDaffodil's topic in NP

    We all place importance on different aspects of our jobs. Low stress sounds great and a good working environment. You could go somewhere else and make more with more vacation but you may see double the patients and have weekends or be on call. The...