ErnestineB2009

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1. AANP study tips

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Dive Chic's topic in Advanced

   Speedi-I took the AANP yesterday, and it was that hard AT ALL. I would be very knowledgeable about the common disorders you will see in primary care including lab values. IMO, its all about the nursing process. If you have any other questions feel fr...

2. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to 8mpg's topic in NP

   Well if anyone wants to work 4 12 hour shifts on their feet to make the same as a NP, god bless them. While they are doing that I will be at home and doing the things I love!

3. Just passed AANP!!!!

   ErnestineB2009 replied to buster4's topic in Advanced

   I took the exam today and PASSED..My advice to anyone who is taking it is to really know the assessment, diagnosis, and management for common diseases. You either know it or you don't. PM with any other questions! :)

4. Job market for new grads

   ErnestineB2009 replied to phosphorus's topic in NP

   One thing I noticed is the lack of primary care opportunities. Either employers want experience or no one is hiring. I think its their lost. How are you going to get experience if no one is hiring in those areas. Now a lot of graduates in my area sta...

5. Jobs

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Rhea11's topic in NP

   I am in the same situation as you. I recently graduated, and I have just started looking for positions in primary care. However, I see most employers want NP's with experience already. Very frustrating. Now I will prob have to settle for an acute car...

6. Could this be an ARPN thread?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to CRF250Xpert's topic in NP

   I agree with the above! A forum about about actual NP practice only would be nice.

7. New grad NP working as floor nurse

   ErnestineB2009 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in NP

   I asked my professor at school, and she states in NYS that is totally false that you will be held to the liability of your highest license if you work as A REGISTERED NURSE even if you have a NP license.

8. Is Med/Surg necessary if I'm going for my CRNA?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to jordanj13's topic in SRNA

   I think the ICU requirements for CRNA is mostly due to high acutity patient encounters you will experience in the OR and post-op. Its something you will not get from med-surg.

9. Need encouragement, very anxious

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Bluekal's topic in New Nurse

   The first nursing job you take will probably be the scariest. Have confidence and always ask questions.

10. Preparation to work in a 3rd world country

    ErnestineB2009 replied to KyMani's topic in New Nurse

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity. I hope you enjoy it!

11. MSN; Penn or Yale????

    ErnestineB2009 replied to RN-1984's topic in Post Graduate

    I heard Penn is the best!

12. RN to FNP, time for experience...

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in NP

    Well...I am currently in the situation. I have been a nurse for almost year in an acute setting, but I went back to school last year. In my experience, it has made no difference in many aspects. It may in clinical practice when I graduate, but right ...

13. First NP Job

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MissDoodaw's topic in NP

    LOL..so what is the point of getting a masters when you are making less than a RN. Honestly, maybe it is a waste of time. However, I feel the autonomy and flexibility will be more beneficial in the end to me.One of my preceptors told me the first NP ...

14. First NP Job

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MissDoodaw's topic in NP

    This is for experienced RNs, but have anyone seen a DECREASE in their pay in comparison to being a RN. A skin care nurse who is like a Clinician III at our hospital said she makes more than the NPs she works with and there was no point in getting her...

15. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    ErnestineB2009 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

    Are you saying you have been a RN new grad since 2009 and will be a new grad NP in 2011? If so, I guess working as a RN now will not hurt your cause. I am presently in a a similar situation. I became a new nurse last year and went straight to grad sc...