smartypants31us

smartypants31us has 5 years experience.

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1. Scared! want my cake and eat it too

   smartypants31us replied to smartypants31us's topic in NP

   It was horrible. I would have to wait and hide in the office for the manager to return and when she did she would play oblivious as if I were the crazy one demanding a check for seeing a full load of patients. I felt like I was on a episode of cheate...

2. Scared! want my cake and eat it too

   smartypants31us replied to smartypants31us's topic in NP

   That is a relief! I did learn a great deal at the NP jobs its just that it didn't work out which sadly is quite common down here in south Florida.

3. Scared! want my cake and eat it too

   smartypants31us posted a topic in NP

   I have a dilemma, Sorry it was a lot on my mind so here it goes.... I've been a nurse for over 12 years; LPN,RN and now onto my new role as a NP. While completing my NP I worked in a nursing home for about 10-11 years and only left last year because ...

4. Would you take it?

   smartypants31us posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok I have yet another dilemma here. I was offered a per diem position from my previous clinical preceptor. She's studying for boards and wants me to fill in whenever needed. I immediately said yes to please her, but I'm unsure if I did the right thin...

5. Why are there so many SHADY clinics hiring? *New grad Vent*

   smartypants31us replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in NP

   I almost thought you were speaking about Miami. I was lured into a clinic that told me I would be paid 45/hr. Full time position in this old run down clinic in the inner city. I felt so uncomfortable about the major jump in the beginning ( I should h...

6. NP competency for first job

   smartypants31us posted a topic in NP

   Hi, I'm in the process of applying to numerous job openings for an ARNP position. There are two positions I'am very interested in. Option one is in a predominately infectious disease based clinic. The hours are from 9-5 I will have no more than about...

7. Is this job worth it?

   smartypants31us posted a topic in NP

   Hi, I'am a new ARNP and I have been offered a position in the particular specialty I would love to practice in, which is infectious disease. Its a part time position for 2 days, 16 hours/week with no benefits that has the potential to become a full t...

8. Failed AANP today 2nd time

   smartypants31us replied to Gdschild's topic in NP Students

   Hi, I sent you a PM

9. ANCC FNP exam results

   smartypants31us replied to SharlynA's topic in NP Students

   Can anyone give some insight as to what to expect for the ANCC exam? Any help is greatly appreciated

10. MDS salary options!

    smartypants31us posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone, I have a dilemma. I've been working as a MDS coordinator at a large facility for a couple of years now. I enjoy the people I work with but management is another ordeal we must deal with. It becomes overwhelming at times because if somet...

11. Baptist Versant Program 2014

    smartypants31us replied to Jen_Jen88's topic in Florida

    Jen how many days is the verdant program at baptist? Is it a Monday through Friday? And the hours as well. Thank you in advance.

12. Maryville University Summer 2014

    smartypants31us replied to Tropical_rn1's topic in NP Students

13. Maryville University FNP Program Recent Student's Reviews

    smartypants31us replied to TereseRN's topic in NP Students

    Group work for each class. Some weeks more may be in one class than the other.the group work assignment is case study format. Study guide is given for pharmacology but none for health assessment. If your lucky to have a teacher that actually complete...

14. Maryville University FNP Program Recent Student's Reviews

    smartypants31us replied to TereseRN's topic in NP Students

    I currently attend Maryville and I do love it but be prepared to teach yourself! My main instructor is YouTube. Not much teaching. Some will teach some dont. There are adobe connects but some of the time no teaching is conducted. We depend on the st...

15. decisions decisions: accepted to Maryville AND Chamberlain

    smartypants31us replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in NP Students

    I recommend Chamberlain. I currently attend Maryville now and we have tons of group work in each class. At Chamberlain there isn't any but then again I believe Maryville requires less courses than Chamberlain. Pray about it and go with suits you bet...