jensfbay BSN, DNP

jensfbay has 19 years experience as a BSN, DNP and specializes in ICU, Triage, Home Health, primary care FNP.

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1. FQHC income cap?

   jensfbay replied to amalay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   not sure if this is still active. there definitely needs to be more transparency in NP pay. An FQHC in Washington, they pay $55/hour for NP without NP experience. $70 something is the highest

2. Advice on thriving as a PCP in FQHCs

   jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   My heart belongs to the community health center and the population it serves, but as a new provider, I find myself feeling torn because the pay is so low and we are so overworked. For those of you who...

3. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

   jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you and apologies for the late response. this is a community health clinic, primary care residency for FNPs. It's tough because we see patients 3 (if not 4) days a week. We see a lot of

4. Transition into Walk in Clinic or Urgent Care

   jensfbay replied to asil17's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   do you recommend a specific bootcamp? there seems to be quite a few and very expensive but seems worth

5. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

   jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I fortunately got into a residency program, so I’m in the middle of it right now. It’s tough but im learning so much! Good luck on your future

6. Recently Passed ANCC Exam: How I Prepared

   jensfbay replied to tc3791's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank you so much for this article! This is just what I needed to read right

7. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

   jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am waiting to hear from one this week and will let you know. There are a couple of them in my area and are all reputable. I am an FNP student graduating in June. My plan B is if I don't get this...

8. Undecided on which FNP Certification Exam to Take

   jensfbay replied to abva17's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   ANCC. This is my reason: I was under the impression that you can continue to have your license or renew if you don't practice anymore with a BC (ANCC) certification. Please correct me if I'm...

9. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

   jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I’m sorry that has been your experience. I hope it has gotten better for you. I can only imagine how hard that could

10. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Let's be kind to one another and stay professional please. Thank

11. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you, Etoile. I'm glad you're doing just fine without having done one. I'm starting to get my cohort together and see if we could all sign up for ThriveAP as a group. How are you liking Pediatric...

12. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have very limited number of clinics that provide residency programs, so I plan on signing up to do Thrive AP (formerly known as MidlevelU) for a year as a novice NP. Has anybody done this program?...

13. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    what an interesting advise, phil. Unfortunately, my current university does not have a PMHNP program ? I think that would've been a really good option otherwise.

14. NP school, did you pull a loan or paid in cash?

    jensfbay replied to Sam. W's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I maybe a minority here. I have two kids, work part time, with a spouse who is supporting us, and I'm in my last year of 3 year DNP program. I took a loan to pay 50% of my tuition. The other 50% was...

15. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

    jensfbay replied to jensfbay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for such a solid advice and for giving me some creative ways on how I can incorporate psych into my clinicals & future practice as an FNP. Yes, I do see some opportunities for NPs...