MelanieAPN

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1. ANCC to retire most popular, and eventually all, NP roles.

   MelanieAPN replied to RPF,PhD,NP's topic in NP

   Oh my goodness....I plan to continue to certify my credential every year and not let it expire. Sometimes, the path of least resistance is the best. Yes, I am an Adult Nurse Practitioner working with Adult patients only in the Intensive Care Unit. ...

2. Need advice for the ANCC

   MelanieAPN replied to notsohopeful's topic in Advanced

   I went to the weekend Fitzgerald review and listened to the CD's over and over again. I also scheduled 90 minutes study time three times daily for 30 days prior to the exam. This scheduled study time helped me to track and give myself credit for th...

3. New Grad FNP wanting to obtain critical care experience

   MelanieAPN replied to xOOx's topic in NP

   I currently work with an Intensivist Group/Critical Care doctors as their APN. I agree FNP training would not have been the ideal program for what it sounds like your passion has evolved towards. If in your situation, would consider the Acute Care N...

4. Graduating NP: jobs, salaries etc

   MelanieAPN replied to ghillbert's topic in NP

   I agree with much of previous post by BlueDevil, DNP. 1.) Expected number of patients to be seen per day and acuity of patients seen is important. As for job conditions, know the importance of the relationship you may have with your collaborating p...

5. Where should I look for WHNP jobs?

   MelanieAPN replied to lenac1122's topic in NP

   I would check out the HRSA website as they have some great student loan repayment programs for nurse practitioner's willing to work in underserved areas. I know of 3 Women's Health NP positions posted in Southern NJ recently. Good Luck with your jo...

6. Paying for Nursing School: ADVICE PLEASE!

   MelanieAPN replied to clayj89's topic in Alabama

   "Has anybody gotten a hospital to help pay for school with a contract to work for them after for a set amount of time? If so, does anybody have any information on hospitals with these types of programs? (In the Birmingham area)" Have you checked out ...