RisaW

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1. Why is our salary so low?

   RisaW replied to AAC.271's topic in NP

   I think NP compensation is low because we aren't in control of our own practice. Depending on where we live, state legislation requires that we practice in collaboration with a physician and thus are dependent upon that arrangement for our employment...

2. Why is our salary so low?

   RisaW replied to AAC.271's topic in NP

   This is a great question, andI've really enjoyed reading many of the responses. I've often wondered the same, why do NP salaries seem to plateau? Even with several years' experience, compensation doesn't seem to change much. I think the better ques...

3. Frontier Nursing University Class #157

   RisaW replied to jesscouperBSN's topic in School Programs

   Hi!! I'm applying for class #157, for the Family Nurse Practitioner PMC + DNP. I've been a WHNP for 6 years, and I want to expand my scope of practice and expand my opportunities for teaching and implementing community programs. Keeping my fingers c...

4. Unemployed Vanderbilt FNP

   RisaW replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Great Advice. I'm a Vandy Direct-Entry grad and really would have appreciated this information 9 years ago, especially the part about networking. Thank you Nurse Beth, good advice.

5. Best school for DNP- FNP specialty track

   RisaW replied to Loving RN's topic in NP Students

   Did you graduate from University of South Alabama? If so, could you share your experience there?

6. Any oncology NP here to share your experience?

   RisaW replied to AZNPYH's topic in Advanced

   I'm curious as well. I'm a Women's Health NP, planning to get a post-master's and DNP in Family and am researching various practice settings other than primary care.

7. Planned Parenthood NP

   RisaW replied to OCRN3's topic in NP

   It's great to see so many positive comments regarding PP. I've known several NPs who have worked as clinicians at different Planned Parenthood affiliates, and their experiences varied greatly based on their local political climate and the size/streng...