Sheri FNP-C

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1. FNP hours

   Sheri FNP-C replied to misha12's topic in NP

   I am a newer NP. My first job was in primary care. I thought I would love my 4 day work week (8-5) with no weekends or holidays. However, I still took call and made hospital rounds. I thought running into the hospital would be so much better than...

2. DEA Question

   Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in NP

   I have a dilemma. My state provides official state issued prescription pads. The address printed on the scripts is the same one you have registered with the DEA. I will briefly be working at two different practices. Any idea how I should handle th...

3. What do you know about School Based NP Positions?

   Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   NurseKJ, Thanks for your input. It seems like the underserved schools here operate their health centers exactly like the Wellness Center you speak of. Care is free to parents, and insurance is billed if the child has coverage. It sounds like such ...

4. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

   Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   Thanks BC. This particular agency cares for children regardless of insurance status. Uninsured get cared for free of charge, others get cared for without any copays or deductibles, they take ins. reimbursement as payment in full. It is very differ...

5. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

   Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   The job sounds great. The pay is terrible, but considering working for a not-for-profit human service agency devoted to providing quality care rather than making lots of money, I think it is okay. I don't know much about the application process tho...

6. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

   Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in NP

   Anyone have any experience getting their student loans paid off using the National Health Service Corps? I was offered a position recently that is eligible for this benefit, however I worry about all the penalties should you be unable or unwilling t...

7. What do you know about School Based NP Positions?

   Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   I live in upstate NY. As a new grad, I received 4 job offers and 62k was the most money I was offered even though I had 10 years RN experience and was leaving a management position making more money! We have several NP and PA schools along with a m...

8. What do you know about School Based NP Positions?

   Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in NP

   Wow, maybe I wish I lived in Texas! The salary here is 45k but it is 35 hour weeks (8-3 Monday through Friday) and only when school is in session for the children. No holidays, snow days, staff days, etc. I don't know about the benefits yet. I do...

9. What do you know about School Based NP Positions?

   Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in NP

   I love my current position in primary care peds, but was recently approached about a school based NP position. The pay is terrible, but the hours/expectations are great! I don't really know much else. Anyone have any insight?

10. Credentialing

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Spacklehead's topic in NP

    The hospitals I am credentialed with verified my degree, but not the individual clinical experiences. They did verify my previous employment though.

11. What is your PDA?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to loved's topic in NP

    I have oodles of programs, however time and time again I refer to Epocretes. I have the upgraded version and it was well worth the money. A fellow allnurses member shared a coupon awhile back that made it much more affordable (50% off I think). I...

12. Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

    Sheri FNP-C replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

    When I started my very first NP job last summer (in peds) I made myself a card that I laminated to keep in my planner. I used the most commonly prescribed meds and appropriate dose for each weight range in pounds. So for Amox, I had from xx-xx lbs ...

13. PDA for FNP school

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Floridanurse's topic in NP

    I have had a Palm TX for over 2 years. Foolishly I bought tons of programs and found tons of free downloads. Many of them I never used. There are some free programs you will probably want to find like a BMI calculator and the CDC immunization guid...

14. Most difficult graduate course?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to ms_sheesh's topic in NP

    I completely agree with BC. Pharm was by far the most challenging course. I found it helpful to learn classes of medications versus individual meds. Also studying using various methods (flash cards, studying notes, reading and rereading chapters, ...

15. Need advice from FNP or PNP Please

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Hozgur's topic in NP

    I am an FNP working in primary care peds. Hopefully I can answer some of your questions. You may want to talk to your own pediatrician/pediatric NP about shadowing. They may allow you to do so there or have an idea of who you could ask. Thank goodn...