FNP_Lifer

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1. Regret Becoming an NP

   FNP_Lifer replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced

   I'd advise anyone thinking about NP school or any school in general to HAVE A PLAN. No substitute for thinking things through in advance. State schools in Texas for FNP are dirt cheap. So target those. Then: 1) take out a loan and have a plan to have...

2. Regret Becoming an NP

   FNP_Lifer replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced

   There are definitely pros and cons. I work in the Houston area and prior to becoming an NP, I worked contract as a critical care nurse and could bring home $45/hour plus all the differential (shift, weekend, OT, etc.). I know of people who make as mu...

3. "Cinch" for FNP malpractice insurance?

   FNP_Lifer posted a topic in Advanced

   Anyone heard of Cinch medical malpractice insurance run by Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance? Got a mailer from them recently and occurrences coverage is 33% the price of similar coverage through NSO. Anyone have any experiences?

4. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in NP

   Interesting choice. I'm doing index funds right now (60/40 stock/bond ratio) and hoping to one day crack 6 figures for my nest egg (preferably with digits >1 or 2 for the leading number). I don't know how America will turn out in the next 20-30 ye...

5. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in NP

   I think that they probably do so because they don't want to lose their FNP licenses so early. MDs can always jump back into the game, but FNPs need to maintain their practice hours. And the only way to do that is... practice.

6. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in NP

   Teaching sounds like an option. I thought teaching A&P at a community college might be fun. I don't think I want to teach nursing at age 70; something different but related would be a nice change. And A&P still fascinates me to this day.

7. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in NP

   Certainly, I agree with what you say: one should not practice if one is not mentally or physically able to meet the demands of the job. I've worked my entire life since I was 14, and I guess I have some anxiety about being out of the workforce, even...

8. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer replied to FNP_Lifer's topic in NP

   What about when you turn 68? Will you cut bait?

9. Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement?

   FNP_Lifer posted a topic in NP

   Fellow NPs: What's your strategy for retirement? 1) Retire by X age and let my license lapse (since will have no practice hours to renew license); Ball out and party and hope nothing happens to nest egg 2) Keep working the minimum amount to keep rene...