staphylococci NP

staphylococci has 12 years experience as a NP and specializes in Family Medicine, Medical Intensive Care.

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   Does RN experience affect NP salary quote?

   staphylococci replied to smithdnp's topic in NP

   The position that I just accepted counted my years of RN and NP experience as part of the calculation for my salary; although, the RN experience is weighted less. Only time that RN experience has affected my salary as an NP. I believe there's a ...
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   Reference Recommendation

   staphylococci replied to TheFuture09's topic in Advanced

   Ferri's Clinical Advisor may be what you're looking for.
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   15hr CEUs after failing FNP boards

   staphylococci replied to Simz's topic in NP

   If you're a member of the AANP, you can browse the CE Center. There's also the American Family Physician journal.
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   FNP or AGACNP for cardiology clinic?

   staphylococci replied to bmint07's topic in NP Students

   If you're wanting to do any type of inpatient work with adults, then you are better off attending an AGACNP program as you'll be better prepared to care for that population. The current FNP curriculum focuses on primary care across the lifespan, whic...
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   Take job for less money but more potential happiness?

   staphylococci replied to AnaLong's topic in NP

   To echo previous posters, your happiness is worth more than a small decrease in salary. We spend some much of our lives at work that it isn't worth it in the longterm to be unhappy and unfulfilled, professionally. I recently switched jobs for similar...
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   “question bank” you used to pass the board

   staphylococci replied to Myec's topic in NP Students

   I used Board Vitals as my question bank to help prepare for the ANCC FNP exam in 2017. Pros: 1) Thousands of questions across several topics 2) Question banks geared toward the ANCC and AANP FNP exams 3) Rationales for each answer...
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   Nearly impossible to find NP jobs

   staphylococci replied to mrsannRN's topic in Advanced

   I agree with @FullGlass that COVID-19 has made finding a position as a new grad NP even harder. There has been an uptick in job positions in my region of NorCal, especially for PMHNPs and experienced NPs in various specialities. In fact, I recently a...
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   No NP jobs. What now?

   staphylococci replied to OkieNP's topic in NP

   If you're looking to break into primary care, then I'd suggest relocating to a rural area or working with underserved populations in more urban settings in order to get the prerequisite experience that you need. I still see several positions posted f...
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   How Do You Build Your Client Base as an NP?

   staphylococci replied to Soliloquy's topic in NP

   In the beginning, it was a combination of seeing A LOT of new patients and seeing established patients for sick visits or follow-up's if their usual provider wasn't available that day. Some of those established patients switched over to me as their p...
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    Do you mentor/precept med students and residents?

    staphylococci replied to Angeljho's topic in NP

    I am clinical faculty at a local medical school and precept medical students (M3s) for their pediatric clerkship. They have didactics taught by another professor on Friday, so I am responsible for their clinical experience and helping them apply what...
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    Any regrets becoming a NP?

    staphylococci replied to DesertSky's topic in NP

    No regrets here! Overall, I really enjoy Family Medicine. I didn't realize the value of a PCP until I became one myself! I've really enjoyed the long-term relationship building with patients and families and take great pride in being their go-to sour...
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    NP resources

    staphylococci replied to NP14's topic in NP

    We used Amelie Hollier's book during my FNP program. It was a great text for school as it summarized the most common conditions well, but it is definitely limited in the amount and depth of content it covers. If you are looking for something like 5 M...
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    NP resources

    staphylococci replied to NP14's topic in NP

    Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2019 Current Diagnosis and Treatment Pediatrics Urgent Care Dermatology: Symptom-Based Diagnosis A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 5th Edition These are the books t...
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    Best FNP clinical quick reference??

    staphylococci replied to anchorRN's topic in NP Students

    I second the use of Pocket Primary Care. It was one of my favorite resources during school. Clinician's Guide to Laboratory Medicine was also very helpful!
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    How to be a successful NP/NP Student

    staphylococci replied to Lulu Belle's topic in NP Students

    Gain some good, solid experience as an RN in the ED, ICU or med/surg floor before moving on to FNP. Take care of the sickest, most complex patients whenever you can and obtain specialty certification in the area in which you work. I attended a brick-...