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  1. How did you find NP Clinical Sites
    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...
    Dec 9, '12
    Forum: Student Nurse Practitioner
  2. Looking for 2014 FNP preceptors
    What city, state are you in?
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  3. College based health center FNP pay
    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...
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  4. 2 interviews today
    Wishing you luck tomorrow on the second interview!
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  5. Confessions Of A Nurse Who Compulsively Eats
    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...
    Nov 14, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  6. 2 interviews today
    Congratulations! Here's hoping you have a job soon!!!
    Nov 12, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  7. Tips for a probationary license RN to interview
    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...
    Nov 11, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  8. A Day In The Life Of A NP?
    Ah, thank you!
    Nov 9, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  9. Another month down
    Hi Michelle!
    Nov 9, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  10. Another month down
    I have 1 yr, 3.5 months sober. I have a slew of mental disorders but they've been controlled with meds for many years and didn't affect my nursing skills. But I empathize with you having to deal with...
    Nov 9, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  11. Another month down
    Sounds like you've got some good options. And hopefully your recovery will benefit you rather than be an obstacle. I do have to say that the MD congratulated me on my sobriety, which was nice....
    Nov 9, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  12. Another month down
    Congratulations! Doesn't it feel good to be sober?! Good luck with your job search. I had an interview today but the aftercare is likely an issue because I would have to leave work early one day a...
    Nov 9, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  13. This is how much ER doctors are making
    Alternatively, I saw an ad for a neurologist position that only paid $220,000/yr. That surprised me. I thought the salary would be higher.
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  14. A Day In The Life Of A NP?
    I don't know what CAM stands for but the rest describes my practice. All I do is the health assessments, joint and trigger point injections. They have people working on the floor and honestly it...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  15. Need Help with GPA requirement and School of Choice
    Look into Indiana State University's MSN program. I thought they did away with it for the DNP but it looks like it's still in progress. They don't require the GRE and your GPA looks like it might get...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  16. professional nursing association- Sigma Theta Tau?
    Sigma Theta Tau is an honors society for nurses and I don't believe would be considered a professional nursing association. However, it is a place where you network and exchange ideas with other...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  17. Any NPs here on the CO board?
    I'm just curious how the job prospects are out in CO for NPs. I'm a FNP with experience in neurology and physical medicine and am thinking out moving out to CO. What are the salary ranges like? Is...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Colorado Nursing
  18. B.S. in MCD Biology -> nursing?
    I was a second degree student and was accepted to an ABSN when I applied for nursing. My grades were better than yours but I was still wait listed. Entry into nursing school is highly competetive...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  19. Unhappy with first NP Job, need advice!
    Juan... If I could follow your posts I would. You always have something good to say. Good advice for the OP!
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  20. This is how much ER doctors are making
    I know an internal medicine doctor who makes $180/hr and works two jobs. He's killing it with the salary. They worked hard to get to where they are and should probably make some money to pay back...
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Nurse Practitioners (NP)
  21. Licensure in another state after contract completion
    Wow. 3 months is nothing! I'm on a 4 year contract! I might have to consider moving to CO if that's the only requirement because I can't go through this again.
    Nov 8, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  22. Licensure in another state after contract completion
    Do you know for sure that Colorado only places nurses on a 3 month consent? If so, I might consider moving there!
    Nov 6, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery
  23. Brandman University DNP
    Thanks! I keep thinking about it and am not sure how I'm going to pull this off. The 225 clinical hours is going to be tough to do on the weekends and complete in 8 weeks. I need to work full time to...
    Nov 6, '12
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  24. Brandman University DNP
    After looking over this thread I went ahead and applied for the PM DNP program in Psych. I don't know how I'll do it with the immersion clinics since I just started a new job and would not be able to...
    Nov 6, '12
    Forum: Post Graduate Nursing Student: MSN/DNP/DNSc/PhD
  25. Licensure in another state after contract completion
    I asked the same question because I'd like to move up north after my consent is over but honestly the only way to go about it is to call the BON. Hopefully, though, someone here will have an answer...
    Nov 5, '12
    Forum: Nurses / Recovery