goofeegirl replied to APN Under Construction's topic in NP
I know this thread is a month old but have to say that I burned out in less than a year working for the MinuteClinic. I don't want to complain about all the reasons why but I am looking for a non-clinical job after working there. The pay and benefits...
I currently work at a retail clinic where the NP is the sole provider. Some chronic conditions are more easily diagnosed and treated while others definitely require more advanced tools. Honestly, it's so busy at the clinics in my area that I can't im...
Ok. At home now from work and looking at a google map of NM. I'm going to search for jobs in NW NM. My lease is up in February and I'm free to move wherever. Let's see if this is a good move for me. :) Can anyone recommend a good job site for NM? I t...
Sounds tempting but how hot does it get there? Are there actual four seasons anywhere in the state? I'm a native of the northeast and love the cold and snow and having lived in the south cannot tolerate high temps. Quality of life is important!
After 8 years of working in the nursing field I'm considering a career change. My ideal job would be to return for a second master's degree as a Pathologists Assistant but that is another 2 years of education, certification and student loans. Not to ...
goofeegirl replied to mullen831's topic in Recovery
Just so you know, GA has a 4 year consent requirement. If you have completed less than this in another state then they may require you to fulfill their 4 years of testing and aftercare with time served. Depending on the circumstances, you may get a p...
goofeegirl replied to ChristineN's topic in NP Students
I had to find clinicals for NP school and will have to find them for DNP school now. Here's what I found worked... Join the local NP organization in your area. A google search will help you find it. They typically help you find preceptors or at least...
The university where I got my BSN was hiring FNPs for their health clinic and the salary was only about $65K. Very low, IMO when you can make that as a RN. I decided against applying based solely on the salary. I have student loans and need to earn e...
goofeegirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in Recovery
I have binge eating disorder. It's not uncommon for me to get a half dozen donuts in the morning AFTER eating breakfast and down them on the way to work in secret. I've had eating disorders since I'm 7 and I'm so screwed up from it all that I don't k...
goofeegirl replied to MichelleRN34's topic in Recovery
Just be yourself and be honest. I had an interview on Friday and told the Dr. that I was a recovering alcoholic and he congratulated me on my sobriety. I don't know if I'll get the job but it's nice to know that there are people out there who are acc...