lsutigerrn

lsutigerrn has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, PM, Oncology, Management.

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1. Advice for Interview on Thursday

   lsutigerrn posted a topic in NP

   I have an interview on Thursday for a NP position in a local ER. I graduated back in May of 2008 and I have no NP experience. Many of you are probably wondering why not. I'll tell you why. I have a great job as a RN working as a Community Health Nurs...

2. Professional Advice Needed

   lsutigerrn posted a topic in NP

   So, I recevied my ANCC certification as a FNP last September. I haven't been practicing as an APN because I got pregnant and wanted to stay in my RN position to use up my sick leave before moving to a new job. Well, I return to my RN job on Monday af...

3. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

   lsutigerrn replied to RNbabe's topic in NP

   Hey now, all I was saying is you don't have to go totally in debt to buy a car you'll love. I was just pointing out that you can buy anything you want if you budget for it long enough and have a plan.

4. NPs married to the military

   lsutigerrn replied to graceofone's topic in NP

   I was actually very pro-active in obtaining a job at the military post. I started working for the government when my husband was stationed at Fort Campbell. I called the Director of Nursing office and let them know of my interest. In order to obtain ...

5. How long between graduation and elgibility to take test

   lsutigerrn replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in NP

   I graduated in May and tested in September. I haven't gotten a license because I'm still working as a RN. Pay in Alabama stinks, and I'm making more as a RN than I would be as FNP. However, I am about to apply for TN APN licensure because of a pendin...

6. Would you do it again?

   lsutigerrn replied to MissBehavin's topic in NP

   I wouldn't do anything differently. I think if you go into a specialty or get an advanced degree based on what YOU want to do and not on the amount of money you'll be paid for doing it, then you will be happy. Career choices made on salary are usuall...

7. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

   lsutigerrn replied to RNbabe's topic in NP

   This statement is totally NOT true. Why you ask? Because I had a BMW in FNP school, and I only financed 10k of it. It was a brand new 2006 BMW 325xi loaded to the gills with GPS and Premium package. You can buy any car you want if you budget for it. ...

8. Managing school and finances: how did you do it?

   lsutigerrn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in NP

   I worked full-time and went to FNP school full-time. I was enrolled in an online FNP course so I worked M-F and then completed clinical rotations on the weekends. During my Peds and OB rotation, I took leave to complete my clinical rotation. It is ex...

9. NPs married to the military

   lsutigerrn replied to graceofone's topic in NP

   I am married to an active duty service member in the Army. We were living in Germany when we received orders to our next duty station. I immediately researched FNP programs in the area we were headed and applied to a program there. When we arrived in...

10. Any NPs on this site working for the fed?

    lsutigerrn replied to JDCitizen's topic in NP

    I am a Federal employee. I love working for the government. The pay may not be comparable to other NPs in the civilian sector, but there are several perks to working for the government. 1. Retirement options are great 2. Thrift Savings Plan is a gr...

11. GPA on NP resume??

    lsutigerrn replied to CaseAlum's topic in NP

    I didn't put my GPAs on my resume. I was actually told by several prospective employers that they liked my resume because I didn't. They both voiced in the interview that GPA means nothing to them. I actually agree.

12. Salary info?

    lsutigerrn replied to jeepgirl's topic in NP

    My husband and I are looking into retirement locations. He has 18 years with the US Army and will be retiring at 22 years. So far, we've identified NE Texas and the Fayetteville, AR areas as possibilities for retirement. Does anyone know the salary a...

13. LPN Instructor Position

    lsutigerrn posted a topic in Educators

    I wanted to update everyone on the status of the LPN instructor position I applied for at a local community college. I applied, interview with four different interviewers and was offered the job. I declined it, because I was a little shocked at the s...

14. Interview Scheduled for Practical Nursing Instructor

    lsutigerrn posted a topic in Educators

    Okay, so I applied for a position as a Practical Nursing Instructor position at a local community college. I got a call today that they wanted to interview me, and I have to bend someone's ear about this! The secretary set up my interview time for ne...

15. Interview Scheduled

    lsutigerrn replied to lsutigerrn's topic in NP

    The same hospital hiring for this job, hired for a family practice position in the town I live in, and they offered a new NP there 62k annually. However, it is a family practice clinic. I'm hoping I will at least get more than that. I'm going to just...