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  1. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

    I applied awhile back and haven't heart a thing...
  2. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    The job market around my parts isn't really that bad for ANPs, the thing is, I am not happy seeing patients in a clinic setting, listening to the complaints, patients who think they know more than you and give you that cynical look when you try to ex...
  3. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    Will the competition ever ease up? I am even willing to move where the opportunities are. It just seems like the cards are stacked against me.
  4. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    I guess I can load these texts on my Kindle?
  5. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

    I could offer all kinds of advice, but I'll save it (you'll find your own ways of making it work.) Just know (I'm sure you do) he will need all of your support. He Will rarely be around and will need to go off by himself to study. I used to go park t...
  6. Dietitian to RN who wants to work in NICU

    I understand how you feel. I'm an adult NP who is wanting to make the change to babies. I am lucky enough to be able to take some specialty courses in neonatology (even intubation on live animals) at Vanderbilt in September, so I am hoping that will ...
  7. Going into business for myself, a far-fetched idea?

    I'm a new graduate ANP with no job. I know there are grants out there to help NPs start a business of doing house calls and such. Is anyone familiar with this? Also, how much does it cost to get a DEA license? We didn't go over things like this in sc...
  8. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    I don't know any NPs making less than RNs around here. I'm not working as a NP right now (I'm waiting for a job 10 minutes from home) but the jobs are out there, if you look on careerbuilder or monster you can find them. I also hear a lot of places a...
  9. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    I know, it will be the newbie deal all over again.I can't seem to even get a job interview, though. I feel a little silly, maybe I'm in a mid-life crisis, but I'm just feeling like I need to move on from adults and enjoy the babies. I love those litt...
  10. Neonatal Resuscitation class, a good start?

    Oh no! I already bought the text and registered! It won't be a total waste, will it? I wanted to take all the other courses they offer...it just seems like it is so hard to get hired on in the NICU I was hoping to find ways to show my sincerity. I kn...
  11. Neonatal Resuscitation class, a good start?

    I'm really wanting to break into NICU nursing. Vanderbilt is close to me and I registered for the NR course. They have other courses related to neonatology but said they strongly suggest one take the resuscitation course before the others. The NRP co...
  12. I didn't get the NICU job...what do I do now?

    I understand your frustration. I also have an MSN as an adult NP but I've reached a new chapter in life and the NICU is where I want to be. The more I look, though, the more it looks like the odds are stacked against me. I thought about volunteering ...
  13. On my way to hospital nursing.

    I've never worked in a hospital before, so I'm excited. It's a small, rural hospital just a few miles from my home (I currently drive an hour to a nursing home job that is dead end.) I've been told as I gain experience I may be expected to float to I...
  14. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    I'm wondering if it's just a crap shoot when you apply to a NICU? I'm willing to be treated as a new grad with new grad wages. Is there any advice for an adult nurse practitioner looking to make the switch? Naturally, after a time working in the NICU...