It's weird that ya'll are getting accurate numbers. It's way off for Houston. I'm $22K above the average, and I only have 2 years experience. Somebody messed that one up.
kguill975 replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in NP
I've been in this situation before, I'm an ACNP/First Assist, too. You can first assist, because that's a certification that is gained with RN licensure, it has nothing to do with NP scope of practice. You can round on the pt, and do dressing changes...
There is NO positive side, when new grads from all over the US are struggling to find a job. My concern is that you haven't even tried a more affordable school. Why pay more if you don't have to? If you're that fixated on the school, at least take al...
You could take this time to get a job (if you don't have one), and start paying off the amount that you owe. Since money is an issue, I also recommend taking your non-nursing classes at a community college. It's a lot more affordable, and can be done...
kguill975 replied to lv2learn's topic in NP Students
Hi, I attended a local B&M school, that wasn't a top tier school, but well known in my area for putting out quality nursing school graduates. I'm a single mom of a special needs child, and I worked full-time weekends, for a 32 hours/week position...
kguill975 replied to jamieplusfour's topic in Operating Room
On cataracts and hand cases maybe, but on big joints, they're still getting blood off of the ceiling at the 30 min. mark. The only place I've ever seen it really enforced was in surgery centers. In big trauma centers, it's a lot harder.
kguill975 replied to beautifulskymind's topic in Operating Room
Hi, There's a spiral bound book with pictures of instrumentation, that is a requirement for surgical technology programs. It's been a long time since I was tech, so I don't remember the name. I'm sure you'll find it, if you google books for surgical ...
kguill975 replied to Dr_DNP_FNP's topic in NP Students
Brittany, if that's your real name, please remove it. There may come a day, when you're really frustrated and you may decide to vent. Things could get really ugly for you, if you can be identified. PM me...I'm an ACNP in Houston, but I can help you f...
kguill975 replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Spirituality
Have you considered that maybe God is trying to reveal something to you about this job? I pray every morning before I touch a patient, and I often pray over the course of the day, especially on rough days. I'm a NP, so I don't have the pressures of p...
I'm brown and I used to get it all the time, "Are you really a NP or just a First Assist?" In their defense, I wear baggy scrubs, a hoody (instead of a lab coat, never did like those things), and Chuck Taylor's. I'm mid 30's with an 18-year-old, so I...
I wish I could compare apples to apples for you, but I'll give you my first NP experience. I'm an ACNP/First Assist (dream job) and my first job paid $90K with all licensing, credentialing, liability insurance, medical insurance, and CME paid by the...
Seems like I remember prescriptive authority taking the longest, but I'm not sure. If you don't have a job yet, you'll have to wait on the DPS and DEA.
Hi, I'm an ACNP in Houston. Start with prescriptive authority through the BON. After that, you'll need DPS and DEA numbers for Texas, but you can't apply for these until you have a sponsoring physician. Congrats and Good Luck!