Aniva

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1. New NP insecurities

   Aniva replied to bluecludwig's topic in Advanced

   I love using UpToDate. Even now, I still use it. It's not an end all be all, but gives great guidance. Keep in mind, all cases are never 100% black and white. Everyone has different practice styles. You pay prescribe one thing and others may not. BUT...

2. Failed AANP today 2nd time

   Aniva replied to Gdschild's topic in NP Students

   Look into the Fitzgerald prep course. It really helped me. If self study seems too overwhelming, I definitely recommend the in class learning option to focus on various subjects. It may be expensive, but I felt it was worth the investment and great c...

3. Failed AANP 2014

   Aniva replied to ally459's topic in NP Students

   yea..sometimes they have choose-the-best-answers type questions, where there are multiple correct answers... Sorry you've had such a bad experience. Try taking it easy for a while. Study overload can backfire. Sure, consider the ANCC. I've heard of s...

4. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

   Aniva replied to chillnurse's topic in NP Students

   Hm.. interesting... my experience through the NP education and becoming an NP has been wonderful. Brutal program though. In retrospect, I would have made the same decision. Wasn't happy as an RN and very happy as NP. And pay was MUCH higher... Everyo...

5. Feeling Very Hopeless

   Aniva replied to melp718's topic in Job Hunt

   Congratulation! Good for you!

6. New Grad Struggle in BC

   Aniva replied to GCar's topic in Job Hunt

   Yes, relocating can definitely improve your chances of getting a job. It may not be ideal, but it gives you experience and it's not forever. Consider casting that wider net and see where it takes you!

7. How has walking into HR worked out for you?

   Aniva replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Hunt

   I've seen this backfire on some candidates. Imagine if you were the manager and getting numerous applicants coming to you, which could disrupt daily care routine. There's a reason why hospitals and organizations have an HR department. It's up to you ...

8. Help, I still don't have a job!!

   Aniva replied to LizzieB_RN's topic in Job Hunt

   A lot of great advice out there. Refine your resume and tailor it to the job description posting. Some times in HR, the specialist will look at what's needed for a position and if you've got the skills and knowledge. If they were swamped with resumes...

9. Broke and unemployed

   Aniva replied to Brokeand unemploye's topic in NP

   To better chances of finding employment, perhaps relocating may be the best option to gain experience. It's not forever and you'll get your foot in the door. good luck!

10. PMHNP entering student loan repayment! What to do?

    Aniva replied to bpu-psych's topic in NP

    For the NHSC, there's only one application cycle per year, so you must accept a position, start, and submit the necessary paper work for loan repayment program. I think after your application is accepted, you are given an offer of a certain amount ba...

11. All these NPs making less than RNs?

    Aniva replied to 2bnpcout's topic in NP Students

    a majority of the time, the NP salary is higher than RN. Personal experience, my salary as NP was definitely much higher than RN.

12. please read :(

    Aniva replied to rainbowl's topic in NCLEX

    Buszta NCLEX Review Busta prep course is reputed around the region to be an awesome prep course. Upon finishing, you'll have a VERY high probability of passing the NCLEX, whether or not it's the first time or 8th time. If you don't mind the commute, ...

13. Entry Level Job - New York City

    Aniva replied to ksucrazydaisy's topic in Career Support

    Congrats on the acceptance into the program! I hope you will enjoy your new career path. I'd make a list of pros and cons for each decision you make and discuss it with your family. Cannot say much about Kansas, but NY is very expensive and (dependin...

14. Candid discussion about the Nurse Practitioner role by NP's only please.

    Aniva replied to burnedoutRNinSC's topic in NP

    I think that for any job, where you work can make a huge difference in terms of job satisfaction. Some love being and RN instead of an NP and some, vise versa. I love being and NP and work in a great organization. I did, however, feel the education I...

15. Graduate nurse: difficulty finding job.. Emergency Medical Scribe Experience

    Aniva replied to Aniva's topic in Job Hunt

    Medisec, as a scribe, you be the expert of navigating through your organization's specific EMR. Every facility may have a different documentation system and if you were to switch positions, you may need to retrain on the particular system. In general...