momathoner09 BSN, MSN, APRN

momathoner09 has 16 years experience as a BSN, MSN, APRN.

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1. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   I think the ultimate goal for everyone is to employ the residents. It really sucks if that doesn't work out because it is wasted time all around for all involved. I will say I have noticed they have employed more RNs recently into NP positions. So th...

2. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   Ready to be finished! That is for sure. I am finally able to work in my "real" job which officially starts the end of August. The other 2 people in my program were offered jobs as well. So in that sense it was worth it. There's no other way to get in...

3. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   I just finished the 6 month mark yesterday! So glad to be done with all of the required rotations. I was offered a job within the VA a few months ago. So far only 2 of us out of 9 (PCP, MH, and Geri) have jobs. The other person worked at this VA befo...

4. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   You didn't ask me but I think I can answer this. Yes I think if you are willing to relocate you can absolutely find a job. I wanted something very specific and wasn't willing to relocate because we've already moved a million times with the military. ...

5. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health and Caring for Older Adults and Caregivers with Dementia. Posh looks at surgical optimization from a medical standpoint of chronic condition. We also asses risk of delirium and sometimes (often) recommend d...

6. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   I interviewed last month. Everything moved pretty fast. Received a formal tentative (pending completion of the residency) job offer last week. There is one other person in our group out of 9 total that has a job. It is possible but you have to networ...

7. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   I understand what you are saying that it is in no way perfect. I didn’t go to the VA for a “cushy” job though. I wanted to give back and I wanted to work with Veterans. My husband is 100%sc with 3 combat deployments. He’s been through hell and I’ve b...

8. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   That’s your opinion but not fact. All I’ve seen is providers going above and beyond for Veterans and caregivers. We have financial freedom to order labs, imaging, consults, etc. When compared to the private sector, that is way less red tape. Yes it i...

9. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

   I started in the fall and am halfway through my second rotation. We rotate every 2 months for the first 6 months. The second 6 months we have specialty rotations (not quite sure how this is going to work honestly). Anyway at first it was a lot but I ...

10. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

    Did you come here just to leave a snarky comment 🙄

11. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

    So I interviewed mid May Received a verbal very informal offer from the director 3 days later Then I heard nothing from HR months The director was in communication with myself and other residents though Completed E-quip backg...

12. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced

    I am starting a VHA residency next month as well. Extremely long process.

13. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 replied to momathoner09's topic in NP Students

    I guess I wish I knew more about the APEA predictor exam before taking/using it as a tool. I still think that if you have no experience with it then it isn't the best tool/study guide out there if you are *only* using the predictor exams.

14. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 replied to momathoner09's topic in NP Students

    I agree about the predictor exam- that was stupid to take it right before! My issue with this whole process is that our instructors/school gave us zero input or advice. And this is a reputable brick and mortar school. I understand that they don’t *ha...

15. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 posted a topic in NP Students

    Yesterday, I passed the AANP exam! While this is all still fresh in my head, I wanted to write it out in case it might help someone out. I spent (wasted!) a lot of money and some things worked while others didn't. This will be long as this was a jour...