NSUNP

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1. New NP insecurities

   NSUNP replied to bluecludwig's topic in Advanced

   Truly it could be worse. I simply went to work in my first job as a NP in Internal Medicine. Needless to say that is not ideal. I LIVED on up to date and family practice notebook and epocrates and micromedex and curbsided my MDs whenever I needed to...

2. What is the next step after NP graduation?

   NSUNP replied to Yeganehriaz's topic in Advanced

   It is ENTIRELY state dependent. Only some one licensed in your state or your state board can be a resource for you. For instance, you can't even apply for a license until you have a job (supervising MD) in my state (NC).

3. Meanwhile at the pain clinic...(is it really worth it?!)

   NSUNP replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Advanced

   Are you doing more than pee? Are you going to learn any interventions/injections or other skills you can take with you? Is the money so awesome you can't leave (this is the case in my area where a friend of mine had an 80K bonus working in pain medic...

4. Is taking first job in an office a bad career decision?

   NSUNP replied to ktm89rn's topic in Career Support

   Only you know your own mind but I think it is critical to seek out a position in which you get the basics of nursing under your belt. I am not sure either of these positions offers you this opportunity. Unless you are in a unique office situation y...