BrandyNP

BrandyNP has 11 years experience.

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1. Can NPs work as RN's?

   BrandyNP replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in NP

   Of COURSE you can work as a RN! I kept working as an RN (weekends) for over 8 months after becoming a NP. I was an NP during the week and a RN on weekends. You will have your pick of RN jobs if you're an NP.

2. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   BrandyNP replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   NP's are nurses with advanced training, so we're included in the #1 slot!

3. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   BrandyNP replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   The Gallop Poll shows that year after year, the general public recognizes nurses as being the most trusted/respected of all professionals. The only year we weren't #1 was in 2001 (9/11), when firefighters beat us out. I don't recall seeing Physicians...

4. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   BrandyNP replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I work with a PA who is a good friend of mine and he disagrees with this. He said that he didn't feel that he received adequate training in his PA program (Master's level). He thinks that the PA programs should specialize just like the NP programs....

5. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   BrandyNP replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I also graduated from their Adult/Geriatric program. It has opened up many doors for me. I was already a nurse when I started the program, so I was allowed to do my clinicals in my city of residence (non-nurses have to stay in Nashville). I comple...

6. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   BrandyNP replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I was wondering if you are going through the Vanderbilt program. I graduated from that program in 2005 (Adult/Geriatric). I sent you a private message. Good luck in your endeavors!

7. Good Bye to Nursing for me...

   BrandyNP replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

   omg! i was furious when i read your post! this reminded me of getting my bsn at a public university in texas. there were 38 students who started the program and only 16 of us actually graduated! it was pure hell! i saw all types of student abuse...

8. Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

   BrandyNP replied to dg1982's topic in NP

   I would definitely work in primary care for at least a year before specializing. Also, as an Adult NP, you will only be able to see ages 13 and up. I'm not sure how many children see the derm, so you might want to find out before specializing as an...

9. Do you any of you moonlight at another job?

   BrandyNP replied to traumaRUs's topic in NP

   i'm working in urgent care and there are several people who work there who have regular jobs. one of our pa's working 2 weekends per month (12 hr shifts) to keep his skills up, because he works strictly ortho during the week.

10. Pay for NP Independent Contractors

    BrandyNP replied to BrandyNP's topic in NP

    Thanks for the information. As far as seeing 48 patients, I started at 7am and worked until 6:30 pm (no lunch or breaks). I usually only saw 20-25 pts per day, due to the fact that I was being paid per patient. On the other hand, the fulltime midl...

11. What type of nursing experience is best for becoming an NP?

    BrandyNP replied to AlisonBSN's topic in NP

    From what I understand, as of January 2005, all NNP's who sit for the boards MUST have a minimum of 2 years of neonatal nursing experience. This is a national requirement for certification. I believe it is the only certification that requires prior...

12. What type of nursing experience is best for becoming an NP?

    BrandyNP replied to AlisonBSN's topic in NP

    Working as a RN in a hospital setting is very different from working as a NP in primary care. If you are planning on working in primary care, then you would want to work in a doctor's office to gain that experience. If you are planning on going int...

13. Can NPs work as RN's?

    BrandyNP replied to 1nuttynurse's topic in NP

    NP's in South Texas are earning more than R.N.'s. Neonatal NP's are making over 100K with full benefits and they are working three 12 hour shifts per week. The ER NP's are pulling in about $45 per hour with full benefits. The RN's average about $3...

14. Do travel agencies lowball you? Difference between staff/agency nurse pay?

    BrandyNP replied to Kait's topic in Travel

    I worked in Brooklyn, NY (Lutheran Medical Center) a few years ago as an RN for a travel agency. I was paid $30 per hour for the night shift (that was with shift differentials). My apartment (1 bedroom furnished) was $2,000 per month and the agency...

15. Pay for NP Independent Contractors

    BrandyNP replied to BrandyNP's topic in NP

    I currently work PRN at 3 urgent care clinics and they pay midlevels $50 per hour. When I worked PRN in primary care, I was paid $20 per patient. None of these jobs pay benefits and there wasn't/isn't a guarantee on how many hours you get per week....