pocovan MSN, RN, NP

pocovan has 2 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP and specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

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   Florida FNP

   pocovan posted a topic in Advanced

   I have been a locum NP in AZ, NM and CA. My assignments have been one after another. I have my NP license in Florida and I want to stay here. There is a healthcare clinic on every corner. The locum companies tell me that it is tough to find locum job...
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   IHS FNP contractor

   pocovan posted a topic in General Specialties

   Can anyone share their experiences and thoughts about being a FNP contractor with Indian Health Services? I am presently on an assignment and I would appreciative your input.
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   What are the Pros and Cons of Being an Independent Contractor as an NP

   pocovan replied to TigerBlood01's topic in Advanced

   I work as a FNP contractor and I enjoy the travel aspect. I go to areas that I may not have ever visited on my own. My kids are grown and my husband works remotely so he is able to travel with me. Things to consider: 1. We do not own a house and liv...
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   Easiest/quickest online MSN-DNP program

   pocovan replied to ClayH's topic in Post Graduate

   This is an older post, but I am wondering about this same topic. I am a FNP-C and would like to get my DNP just for my own personal goal. I would like an accelerated program that is from a bricks and mortar university. If anyone has a variety of opti...
5. 

   Pediatric Dosage Calculations...HELP!

   pocovan replied to ALCCRN's topic in NP

   I am always impressed with clinicians that ask questions rather than fearing what others think of them. You are very wise and I am sure an excellent clinician. I appreciate the tips as well.
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   Travel Nurse Practitioner Jobs

   pocovan replied to emmylou781's topic in NP

   What NP staffing agencies would any of you travelers recommend? Which ones should I avoid? Any tips you have are greatly appreciated!
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   Is the DNP going to be required?

   pocovan posted a topic in NP

   Hi! I am a FNP student. Are we going to be required to get a DNP? I will graduate by the end of 2016. Will I be grandfathered in with the NP?
8. 

   Statistics for NP is tough

   pocovan posted a topic in NP Students

   Has anyone else found the stats class for NP school very challenging? I have it as an online class. I'm spending countless hours on this... Any tips?
9. 

   Indiana State vs Purdue Calumet

   pocovan posted a topic in NP Students

   I have whittled down my FNP Onljne Program choices to Indiana State and Purdue Calumet. My only draw back with Purdue Cal is they only do full time if you begin in the Fall Semester, and I would be starting in the Spring. I would really like to go fu...
10. 

    Indiana State University online FNP program

    pocovan posted a topic in Indiana (ISU)

    Does anyone have any information or tips on going to FNP grad school online with Indiana State University? Please share your good and bad experiences with me. Thank you! PocoVan
11. 

    I've had it!!! Need to vent again

    pocovan replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health

    What did you get into when you left Home health?
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    I've had it!!! Need to vent again

    pocovan replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health

    I've been working full time and my day usually started around 8 AM. With faxing, travel to, from and in between clients, chart work (paper) and at home processing of admits for the next day, my days ran about 12 hours at least. I've done this full ti...
13. 

    I've had it!!! Need to vent again

    pocovan replied to MzSuziQ64's topic in Home Health

    Five SOC and 7 regular visits in one day? That makes me tired just thinking about it! That is too much work for 2 nurses! I think we should send the administrators out one day to do our job. I would also like to organize their schedule so they are sp...
14. 

    Do you get paid

    pocovan replied to LTCRN4LIFE's topic in Home Health

    I would rather be hourly than pay for visit. We are pay for visit and they have this complicated formula they use that never works out in our favor. I also prefer to spend more time with my patients and not drop in like a UPS man in a big fat hurry. ...
15. 

    New Home Health nurse, need advice

    pocovan replied to nursval's topic in Home Health

    I try to bust a move and not stop the entire day unless I have to pee. I eat while I drive so that I can get done earlier. Does anyone else do this?