Hello, I did this as well. After graduating, I applied for positions in the pacific northwest that had decent access to skiing. Flights, car rentals, and lodging were covered for all interviews. The position I accepted provided moving expenses up to ...
I didn't notice the acute care caveat with my initial reply. Yes, you should definitely work in an ICU as a RN if you plan to obtain an acute care NP degree. That being said, if your ultimate goal is oncology or palliative care, then I'm not sure ...
Hello, I am currently a NP in Heme-Onc. I believe most programs only cover the minimum in regards to oncology, like prevention, screening, basic patho of common cancers, etc. Your pharm course will probably not cover chemo or other therapies. Beca...
Congrats on passing your exam! I'm an AGNP, but I can take a stab at some of these questions. 1. I started my job hunt with my NP license in process, but my DEA was covered by my employer. Renewal of my RN and NP licenses were covered by my employer...
fizzlepop replied to Slhengy's topic in NP Students
I just graduated from the University of Colorado's NP program in Denver, and they set up all my preceptors and clinical rotations. I highly recommend the program.
fizzlepop replied to bestallaround's topic in General Nursing
I'm 25 and the youngest on my floor by around 15 years. Even the nursing students doing clinical rotations are older. I think it definitely has to do with the job shortage for new grads.
fizzlepop replied to wrenRN06's topic in New Nurse
I graduated in May 2011, passed the NCLEX in June 2011, and then promptly moved to another state to facilitate my love of skiing. I was hired February 2012, and it was an uphill battle.
fizzlepop replied to AshleyBSN's topic in Job Hunt
Hi Ashley, I agree with Mommy. I graduated in May 2011 and moved to Colorado from Texas, and I haven't found anything. The job market in CO is abysmal. There are never jobs posted just for new grads. It's always 'Looking for a nurse with 1+ years...
Hi kjw2010, I did pretty well on the NET, and my GPA is strong. Math: 97 Reading: 82 Science GPA: 4.0 Pre- Reqs GPA: 3.8 I still haven't received a letter, so I think I'm just gonna call UT on Monday and see if they have any information ... hopefully...
Hi! Congrats to everyone that have received their interview letters. I have not gotten a letter yet, but I'm wondering if it has something to do with when my application was complete. I was in the process of taking a few classes during the fall s...