Cococure

Cococure has 7 years experience.

Latest Activity

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   First NP Job

   Cococure replied to dnpfnp's topic in Advanced

   I think you should hang in there and learn as much as possible before throwing in the towel. It’s a new practice and therefore slower that’s an opportunity to take your time and learn. Also I did all my clinicals with MD’s and one thing I learned was...
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   Are Braids Professional?

   Cococure replied to POB21's topic in Professionalism

   You hair is beautiful! And yes is it professional...no need to worry about that. Just pull it back in a pony tail and rock it Cococure
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   How NOT to Recruit an NP

   Cococure replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

   Very interesting...sorry this happened to you. Do you mind me asking why you are looking for a new job after 1 yr? Just curious to see if this is the norm, I know as a nurse we sometimes do 1hr med-surg and then head for a specialty area... does this...
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   I passed my AANP

   Cococure posted a topic in NP

   So after lurking for so long on this board with merely a dream of being and ARNP. I can finally post that I have passed my boards! I have been on this board since my CNA days lol. Thanks everyone for answering my questions over the years. I am pretty...
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   Husband Wants to Become a Nurse Too

   Cococure replied to GoodWifeLife's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, My hubby and I are nurses, we didn't go to school together. I went first and then he started right after I graduated. It nice to have a partner that truly understands the stress of a crazy shift and we always have great stories to share....lo...
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   New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

   Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in NP

   Oh Lordy, Come on guys, how did the conversation go sideways so soon? The OP just wanted some support and guidance on being a new NP. Can we all agree that we are all playing on the same team. Providers be it an MD, NP or PA are trying to deliver th...
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   New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

   Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in NP

   This is a great suggestion but it is not always possible. I did more than the required hours each semester, but when the semester was finished I was not allowed to shadow for any extra time due to legal issues. Also, other students were scheduled to ...
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   New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

   Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in NP

   First off...congrats on being a NP graduate!!! I am in the same boat as you, just finished school and preparing for boards. I am nervous and excited all at the same time, I too am terrified I won’t be able to find a provider that knows the NP role es...
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   Does name of school matter?

   Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in NP Students

   I am not sure which part of the country you are located in but the big name schools do like Duke, Yale, Columbia, Georgetown, UPenn, etc do set up clinicals. Have you looked into PA programs? They set up all rotations etc and you don’t have to choose...
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    Does name of school matter?

    Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in NP Students

    Ok I understand now. Honestly, you have the education already so whatever school you attended it will be a breeze for you. That being said it will depend on what part of the country you are located, as a previous poster said if it’s a saturated area ...
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    Can an RN make $200K a year working 24 hours a week?

    Cococure replied to FullGlass's topic in NP

    Possible in California with OT but you will need that kind of salary to afford anything. Travel nurses make bank in Cali!
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    Does name of school matter?

    Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in NP Students

    With your background as a MD you will be fine, you have more than enough education. Question why didn’t you want to be an MD in the states? I am unfamiliar with the process.
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    APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    Cococure replied to N10SVFNP's topic in Advanced

    Yes I think if you want more options. I originally wanted to pursue this type of degree because I wanted to have the choice to be a hospitalist or outpatient because most hospitals want the ACNP for inpatient roles. But I am finished with my FNP and ...
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    Will you get your DNP

    Cococure replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced

    I had thought of it for a brief second but after looking at many schools curriculum, it's not clinically based it's geared towards management/leadership and that not my cup of tea. Also, it's crazy expensive and I don't want to write another APA pape...
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    Preparing for the First Semester of NP School

    Cococure replied to Kayla18's topic in NP Students

    I did this as well and I too planted trees in my own yard...lol Another thing I purchased was a dry erase board. I would pretend I am teaching about a specific topic like HTN and write down the cause, risk factors, meds and the guidelines. I am sure ...