newFNP2015

newFNP2015 has 3 years experience.

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1. Recently failed ANCC n AANP

   newFNP2015 replied to Marie81's topic in NP Students

   I attended the APEA live review and listened to an old copy of Fitzgerald. I think the area that really helped me the most was the APEA Qbank. Some of the questions are pretty basic, but the explanations are pretty thorough and got me thinking about ...

2. ANCC vs. AANP Certification?

   newFNP2015 replied to 3**835Y's topic in NP

   From my experience, most places that say they want ANCC just mean that they want you certified, but not specifically ANCC over AANP. It is generally a lack of knowledge of terminology of the person writing the position requirements. However, as some ...

3. NPI, DEA, DPS, Medicare - Texas

   newFNP2015 replied to amulam's topic in NP

   Prescriptive Authority:5 Steps to...DPS - Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice This may be helpful to anyone that is currently in this process. It's a little outdated, but still good overall information. My credentialing person for my new job is...

4. Peadiatric experience and FNP job.

   newFNP2015 replied to chakanext's topic in NP

   My RN experience is pedi CVICU and PICU. I did not find it a detriment to my finding a job. The only reason it even came up is that most people who interviewed me went out of their way to explain exactly how much time I would be spending with pedi pa...

5. AANP study materials?

   newFNP2015 replied to cecej435's topic in NP Students

   I attended a Hollier/APEA live review and purchased the Qbank for the month preceding my exam. I also used an older version of the Fitz book and the fast facts from Leik. I wanted various sources and I didn't read anything cover to cover, but I passe...

6. Time off after graduating

   newFNP2015 replied to moonischasingme1's topic in NP

   As a side note, I took nearly 5 months post graduation and 3 months post-certification to decide on a job. It was a lengthy process full of offers that were less than desirable. I'm glad I waited because I just accepted by first job and it has great ...

7. New Grad Job Offers Advice

   newFNP2015 replied to newFNP2015's topic in Advanced

   Another update: I had another offer in the mean time and ended up going with a FQHC about 10 minutes from my house with excellent benefits. Thanks for all of your advice!

8. New Grad Job Offers Advice

   newFNP2015 replied to newFNP2015's topic in Advanced

   Update: Still interviewing and deciding. Will be shadowing in the pain management practice to check it out further. I also have upcoming interviews for a family practice clinic with a big hospital system that I already work for which sounds promisin...

9. New Grad Job Offers Advice

   newFNP2015 posted a topic in Advanced

   I need some help with potential offers from recent interviews. I have had a lot of terrible offers including awful schedules, independent contracting that does not adequately compensate for taxes, no benefits with shady dealings, etc. Below are the m...

10. Can you work as a nurse practitioner and nurse anesthesiologist

    newFNP2015 replied to RngirlBsn2021's topic in NP Students

    DNP is not mandated until 2025 for CRNAs and no set date for NPs that I'm aware of so that should not be an issue. I am unsure of the logistics of holding both licenses according to the BON, which may vary by state. With both programs running about 2...

11. Passed AANP today!!!

    newFNP2015 replied to MikeFNPC's topic in NP Students

    Passed AANP today! APEA QBank and AANP practice questions were my best investments as far as exam prep, I think. I took the Hollier review course which I also found helpful for "putting it all together" and found her to be very charismatic in the del...

12. Passed AANP!!!

    newFNP2015 replied to hunnybaby24's topic in NP Students

    I passed the AANP today! I found the APEA QBank and the AANP practice exam very helpful for exam content. Hollier live review was good for overall knowledge of content/practice as well.

13. ANCC OR AANP

    newFNP2015 replied to 34years's topic in Advanced

    I recently graduated in December and am planning to take AANPCP. I decided AANPCP because it is strictly clinical based questions and has an association with the actual AANP organization. I have classmates taking both, but from the live review I atte...

14. Do you perform the Epley maneuver?

    newFNP2015 replied to Pachinko's topic in NP

    No special training needed that I'm aware of. In fact, probably preferable because it can be done in a primary care office and doesn't cost anything. Use Dix-Hallpike to find the affected ear and start in that position for this maneuver. From anecdot...

15. Phone/I-PAD/Laptop/Tablet???

    newFNP2015 replied to BirkieGirl's topic in NP Students

    I used epocrates every day in clinicals. Whether you get it for tablet or phone, its a necessity for me!