loriann BSN, RN

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1. NP Credentialing Packet - Help!

   loriann posted a topic in NP

   So, I haven't been to this site in quite awhile, but it served me well in the past, so I figured I'd give it another go. I graduated in May 2012 with my ANP/GNP. I will take the boards in the next 1-1/2 months and have been offered an NP position at...

2. NPs/Saturated Markets

   loriann replied to loriann's topic in NP

   I've actually heard some great things about Minnesota. I guess that's one to keep in mind!

3. NPs/Saturated Markets

   loriann replied to loriann's topic in NP

   Thanks for the replies everyone. I have family in Houston and they constantly tell me about the opportunities there, however, I just don't care for the heat. A friend who is an NP spoke to me recently about having to make a decision about location ...

4. MSN-CNL or ANP

   loriann replied to PMG42177's topic in NP

   Wow!!! $160,000 is a lot to pay for an NP degree...possibly any degree. I'm spoiled in that my current job pays for my NP education. Is it possible to work and go to school, maybe a staff RN position where there are education benefits?

5. NPs/Saturated Markets

   loriann replied to loriann's topic in NP

   Thank you for your responses Juan de la Cruz. I know that getting experience in NYC is probably the smart thing to do, but I'll be 42 by the time I graduate and I've lived in NYC for so long and want to leave asap...never planned on living here for ...

6. NPs/Saturated Markets

   loriann replied to loriann's topic in NP

   So, basically, by the time I graduate, it would probably be difficult to find an NP job in San Francisco, especially given I will have no experience as an NP? I'm in NYC and really don't want to stay here. I was hoping to move to an area that I lik...

7. NPs/Saturated Markets

   loriann posted a topic in NP

   Hi Everyone: I have 2 more years till I finish my NP and have started to think about areas of the country I would like to live and practice in. I realize this may be a bit premature to do, but I like to plan. My question is, what is the best way to ...

8. What are the BEST and WORST States to practice as an NP?

   loriann replied to Roland's topic in NP

   How is Illinois given the AMA presence...just curious.

9. Any therapists or social workers turned nurses?

   loriann replied to insatiable's topic in NP

   I have an MSW and decided after 8 years to become an RN, which I did. I did an accelerated BSN and graduated in 2006. So, I have 2 years into my RN career and am happy that I switched careers. My experience as a social worker definitely helps, so ...

10. Mandatory 4th 12 hr shift every 3-4 weeks?

    loriann replied to Ginny516's topic in New York

    Columbia Presbyterian in Washington Heights is, but NY Presby-Cornell is not union.

11. Need help getting an interview/job-in NYC

    loriann replied to anyia's topic in New York

    I would definitely take the boards first. I didn't, but found that orientation can be stressful enough, and add to the boards critical care exams...a lot of stress. So, if you can afford it financially, take the boards. HR departments take foreve...

12. First year nursing student needs some advice.

    loriann replied to NCC21's topic in New York

    I second the CNA job, however, I'm not sure how long it would take you to become certified. It would be great experience and put you ahead of the curve in terms of floor experience and total patient care. Good luck!!

13. Mandatory 4th 12 hr shift every 3-4 weeks?

    loriann replied to Ginny516's topic in New York

    NY Presby has 13 shifts per month. Would love to get rid of the extra shift, but since we are not union, I doubt that will ever happen.

14. Any advice for smoking/non-smoking relationship?

    loriann replied to thetravellertoplaces's topic in Stress 101

    I'm not in a relationship with anyone who smokes, but since I'm dating, I often worry that I will find someone I like who smokes. It's really a deal breaker for me, as I can't imagine kissing the person, smelling the smoke and all that. Hopefully sh...

15. new RN's in specialty areas

    loriann replied to sunny261's topic in General Nursing

    When nurses say "I did my time in M/S and so should you," the picture I conjure is one of a prison where a person is expected to x, y, and z before he/she can move on. Seriously, I didn't start in M/S, never want to go there and never will. I don'...