puttinontheritz

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1. Student loan forgiveness (NHSC)

   puttinontheritz replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I applied awhile back and haven't heart a

2. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

   puttinontheritz replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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...

3. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

   puttinontheritz replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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

4. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

   puttinontheritz replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I guess I can load these texts on my

5. "back up". Need tips on putting hubby through school

   puttinontheritz replied to inpatientlywaiting's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   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...

6. Dietitian to RN who wants to work in NICU

   puttinontheritz replied to dcorynn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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...

7. Going into business for myself, a far-fetched idea?

   puttinontheritz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   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...

8. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   puttinontheritz replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   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...

9. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

   puttinontheritz replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   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...

10. Neonatal Resuscitation class, a good start?

    puttinontheritz replied to puttinontheritz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

11. Neonatal Resuscitation class, a good start?

    puttinontheritz posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

12. I didn't get the NICU job...what do I do now?

    puttinontheritz replied to obprof's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...

13. On my way to hospital nursing.

    puttinontheritz posted a topic in General 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...

14. Adult NP would like to switch to babies.

    puttinontheritz posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    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...