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1. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

   NPjh replied to gentlerain's topic in NP

   Are you working as an RN in the ER currently or have you previously? I had ER and urgent care experience as an RN, and I had an offer to work in the ER right after graduation because of this. Also, you may be able to do a certain number of your clini...

2. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

   NPjh replied to gentlerain's topic in NP

   Honestly no, I would not choose to be a PA. I have more autonomy in my state as an NP. Several of my colleagues own their own clinics. I would however look into your choice of NP or PA programs carefully. Our local NP program is more competitive than...

3. New Grad Nurse Seeking for New Grad FNP Program

   NPjh replied to tsipareht's topic in NP

   I highly suggest a) re-thinking your views on programs that do not require experience b) actually getting experience. It will be much easier to find an NP position with experience. I had several offers without even applying for a job, because of word...

4. NP unable to find job...looking for RN job but having interview difficulty!

   NPjh replied to qwerty17's topic in Advanced

   I have heard of different places starting some NPs out as RNs and transitioning them after a certain amount of time/experience. Maybe you could suggest something like that.

5. Looking for FNP/MD/DO preceptor in San Antonio

   NPjh replied to schanen's topic in NP Students

   I am not in your state, but I would contact your local or state NP organization. I suggest joining as a student NP. Our local organization lists all of us on their site, and lists if we are willing to be a preceptor. You can email any of us through t...

6. Going for a MD program from FNP

   NPjh replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced

   I did my homework and spoke with several NPs before I decided on a program. It has nothing to do with "luck." I agree that there should be standardization regarding admission criteria and clinical hours. However, there is also a lack of standardizati...

7. Going for a MD program from FNP

   NPjh replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced

   I worked with a graduate of a Caribbean medical school. She worked as a medical assistant for several years, trying to get a residency. So, I agree with the previous poster on these medical schools. I have heard about an NP to MD program in Australia...

8. BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

   NPjh replied to MunoRN's topic in ADN/BSN

   The NCLEX tests at the Minimal level for entry into practice. So, comparing the scores is a moot point. My argument for a push for a BSN for entry into practice has nothing to do with whether or not a BSN can start an IV better than an ADN. It is mo...

9. Paid on Productivity NPs

   NPjh replied to NPjh's topic in NP

   Thanks for the stats and advice. I am part time as well, so I am a little concerned about numbers. I will see if I can find David and some contract negotiation advice. I did enjoy the simplicity of a hospital based system, but venturing out into a pr...

10. Paid on Productivity NPs

    NPjh replied to NPjh's topic in NP

    Thanks for the responses. The proposal is 50% of the profits of billed services, and they want me to come up with an amount for base payment each month (what I think I should get). I am used to a system with RVUs, but this unfamiliar territory. There...

11. Best path towards DNP in geriatric medicine

    NPjh replied to julz1980's topic in Doctoral

    If you're wanting a position in an office setting after graduation, then I suggest more experience in that setting.

12. Paid on Productivity NPs

    NPjh posted a topic in NP

    Are any of you paid on productivity. If so, what is your percentage? Do you also have a base pay amount?

13. College based health center FNP pay

    NPjh replied to SamIAm221's topic in NP

    That sounds ridiculously low. I made more than that as an RN. I guess it depends on where you live.