angel549

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1. How long before you could see 25 patients?

   angel549 replied to angel549's topic in NP

   Whew, that makes me feel better! Hospitalist internal medicine is different from FP because we are responsible for everything on that huge problem list. (or at least referring to a specialty group) Also in the hospital: admits, dictating H&P's on...

2. How long before you could see 25 patients?

   angel549 posted a topic in NP

   I am a new NP, with 17 yrs acute care hospital nursing experience. My practice is internal medicine "hospitalist". Until my hospital credentials go through, the last 5 weeks I have been in LTC SNF / Rehab/ Nursing homes. We are expected to see 25 pts...

3. Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

   angel549 replied to harmonizer's topic in NP

   I am in no big hurry, that's for sure. The jobs out there in Florida aren't knocking my socks off with salary, LOL. I am kinda enjoying that 3 day work week right about now...I have a possible job in the works, they are waiting for me to test. I pick...

4. Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

   angel549 replied to harmonizer's topic in NP

   I could take it right away. I just want to study a few weeks....you have a 3 month window if I remember. Plus, I am working full time as an RN - so I had to find time between work and "life" to take the exam!

5. What were your "dealbreakers" or "must haves" with your first job?

   angel549 replied to lynnaprn's topic in NP

   Question: Since I am new at this, I am looking at #2 under deal-breakers. If a job says "we pay salary. $85K a year, 40 hrs a week in the office, 1 weekend covering the hospital a month, and you will be "on call" that whole weekend (overnight) once ...

6. Question for new grads: ANCC wait time for eligibility to test

   angel549 replied to harmonizer's topic in NP

   Graduated May 5, notified of eligibility to test on May 24. My test is scheduled (gulp) June 20th

7. ARNP or Administration?

   angel549 posted a topic in NP Students

   About to graduate May 5 (FNP program). Quick question: hypothetically speaking, if you had been an RN for 17 years, and now had your FNP degree which of these jobs would you choose? I am torn...well, blessed also! I have an NP job offer for after gra...

8. Let's me guess...AP nursing flooded too?

   angel549 replied to TinkerNurse's topic in NP Students

   I don't personally agree with the online NP programs. It is late, I have to work in the am, so I can't post any research articles to back my "instinct", haha. It is just a feeling of making the NP degree "cheap and easy". Of course, we all know onlin...

9. Let's me guess...AP nursing flooded too?

   angel549 replied to TinkerNurse's topic in NP Students

   Well, I have to say it is all in where you live. I live in the Southeast (Florida) and the only way my recently graduated friends (5 close friends) are finding jobs is by either relocating, or taking very low paying positions. I am about to graduate ...

10. Clarification on the DNP requirement of 2015

    angel549 replied to umbdude's topic in Doctoral

    I TOTALLY agree with NPluvsalsa! GREAT IDEA!!!! I will get a DNP when they require a PA to get a doctorate also! Why the heck not? They pay PA in general more than NP anyway, and we do the same work! This whole 2015 DNP push is crazy. It is a way for...

11. NP salary too low?

    angel549 replied to abcdefg's topic in NP

    Late in commenting, but this is what I just posted about! I am about to graduate in May 2012. I make $73,000 as a n RN right now, with 8% matching 401K, 6.5 weeks paid vacation. The pay in Florida is anywhere from $60,000 - $78,000. A few hospital AR...

12. Anyone having MAJOR second thoughts?!

    angel549 replied to angel549's topic in NP Students

    Well I didn't go for this because of floor nursing burn out. I am mainly a cath lab / ICU nurse and love it! It was the next best step to take in my education path, and it just seemed like the right time. Fortunately for me in Florida, there is no ma...

13. Anyone having MAJOR second thoughts?!

    angel549 posted a topic in NP Students

    Ok, maybe I am just burned out. The last semester of FNP school will do that to a person, I understand. I graduate in May from an FNP program in Florida. Relocation is totally out of the question for me (joint legal custody of an elementary aged chil...

14. Loan Repayment for Serving in Medically Underserved Area ?

    angel549 replied to redwoodcoastrn's topic in NP

    I considered this until I read they will NOT pay back co-signed loans. My husband co-signed on most of my Wells Fargo private loans. So, it looks like it won't work for me.

15. ARNP with kids

    angel549 posted a topic in NP

    I am about to finish up and graduate this Spring. I have been an RN for 16 years. My background is cardiovascular critical care and cath lab. I am doing several hours in my final semester with a great cardiology practice. They are "hinting" at a job ...