toasterboy85 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in NP Students
I have worked 2 years on CV/neuro team in OR as RN while going to school for my masters. After those 2 years I transferred to another hospital and worked surgical ICU at the trauma hospital full time for 2 years until I finished my masters and sat fo...
toasterboy85 replied to itinerantPHNAK's topic in NP
I work as a FNP-BC for a neurosurgeon. I am close to competing my RNFA so that I will be able to bill for intra-operative time. I work in Texas. My wife, who is also a nurse practitioner, practices with pediatrics and adults in a rural clinic. We ha...
toasterboy85 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced
When I started working at a neurosurgery private practice, I was employed at 65k (as an RN, my board certification was pending testing). Within a year I am up to 80k base. I also get a monthly commission of 10% of my total collections. It is all abou...
toasterboy85 replied to TommyD's topic in NP Students
I took ANCC fnp exam last October and passed first time. I studies Leik Review, Fitzgerald Review, APEA Review. As far as labs go, I don't remember seeing any, but for the most part thru your schooling you should be confident with labs. Know anemia a...
The length of course is not the only factor. Remember quality of the program. There have been some recent programs that have come out whom in the professional world are not well respected and/or have a low certification pass rate (ANCC/AANP). My prog...
I work at a neurosurgery practice as a nurse practitioner. We commonly prescribe norco for pain management (mostly post surgery). Recently we have gotten quite a number of patients who are abusing their norco. I have discussed with them the narcotic ...
toasterboy85 replied to mgtrz's topic in NP Students
Good to see that there is some good interest with Texas Tech! My wife and I have both graduated in 2012 with our FNP. If anyone needs help feel free to ask.
I am a newly graduate (tested 10/2013) as a FNP-BC. I work in a busy neurosurgery practice in Texas. I have had not problems with obtaining hospital, insurance, or contract concerns because of my credentials. I have OR as well as SICU/Trauma experien...
toasterboy85 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in NP
I know it is "looked down" to prescribe for friends or family. If you MUST, I would write up a HPI, PE, ect and have the patient sign it as well with included therapy options. This would somewhat legally protect you. Although the best scenario would ...
I would encourage you to try the ANCC. Try not to let emotion get in your way. Study and test... That is all you can do. That was the phrase my physician told me prior to examination. I took APEA, Fitzgerald, and studied Leik. Look at the questions...
toasterboy85 replied to hiddencove's topic in NP Students
Moody JB. Congratulations. I am glad that you passed it is such a relief to know that you are now a board certified family nurse practitioner. What are your plans from here?
I am a FNP who works with a neurosurgeon. We are on call this weekend and I have spent multiple hours in the ICUs. This does not seem to be a problem at any hospitals so far. I have has precious icu experience as an RN and I am also a CNRN. I do not ...
I too am a FNP whom works in office, rounding on hospital patients and currently obtaining my RNFA. Sounds like you have an awesome job. Don't become greedy. Understand that you will build into the future. I did take a lower salary for my initial con...
Finally after 7 months I have received all my numbers, insurance contracts, and hospital privileges. Our practice has an excellent billing practice that thankfully was there for all the dealing, I only needed to sign about 400 pages of "stuff." Good ...