SwimStudent

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1. Salary negotiation

   SwimStudent replied to sandy321's topic in NP

   I echo the above responses. As well, ask realistically how many hours a week on average do you expect to be working. I'm a fairly new NP with a year and a half of experience. I remember my first job interview quoted me 85K a year (i work in the so...

2. Negotiating compensation

   SwimStudent replied to bethymaester's topic in NP

   um, Run! Kidding! In all seriousness you've given this a lot of thought and even your low-ball calculations justify a good counter offer on your part. Take this information to them and use it as ammo! Also, use the data salary info and the fact t...

3. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   SwimStudent replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Cocoa I'm so happy for you! I can feel the pep in your step! We've been following your story for a while now and I'm glad it has a happy ending! I just got my first np job! Took me 5 months after graduation but I can say I'm super excited about i...

4. Need negotiating advice!

   SwimStudent replied to athomas2244's topic in NP

   The 2nd deal is slightly better when calculated out. However both deals are good. Here's what I did to calculate: Assumptions are made that both jobs are 40 hours a week. The 2nd job in addition adds 16 hours a month (assuming those two weekend da...

5. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

   SwimStudent replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Let us know how it goes! Negotiate the number of hours per week you will be working into that contract if you read this! Other things I'm worried about if you decide to take the job and quit later on once you have the experience for a better job: ...

6. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

   SwimStudent replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   I echo the above comments. Is the weight loss job still on the table? Is the weight loss job strict hourly and no benefits? I'm assuming you would like the IM position for broader experience but that offer sounds low. I need to know so, so, sooo ...

7. College advice for a future NP?

   SwimStudent replied to MaryMeg's topic in NP Students

   Kudos to you for thinking about all of your options in highschool! I'm a New Graduate NP. I would personally steer clear of any school that doesn't have a College of Nursing. Two good reasons for this: 1.) Nursing school is now very competitive. ...

8. Anyone get into an NP program with the minimum GPA?

   SwimStudent replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in NP Students

   I got in with the Minimum GPA. Made mistakes when I was younger (we were all young and stupid once right lol) and ended up with slightly above a 3.0 when I applied (Like 3.01 haha). What was very clear to admissions though was that once I got my ac...

9. Anyone NOT work during NP program?

   SwimStudent replied to MarBug7's topic in NP Students

   I'm working a modified schedule the first semester this fall (using a PTO day every week or so and working a few days each week). In the 2nd semester and beyond work will be very part time/prn/nonexistant. I'm hoping they'll make a part-time/prn op...

10. Seminole Community College Evening/ Weekend program

    SwimStudent replied to rholman's topic in Florida

    Hey Rholman! =) Was a fun and busy week for all of us in the SCC Evening/Weekend program so this was the first time I could get on the forum (and my first post to boot!!) This schedule could/will most likely change some in spring 2010, but this is w...