tcat42

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1. UHG/Optum NP Housecalls

   tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in NP

   I am hoping someone might respond to my post that works for United Healthcare. I just wanted to give an update that I applied and interviewed for a full-time position doing Housecalls. They mentioned a salary, bonus potential, and mileage per diem. I...

2. UHG/Optum NP Housecalls

   tcat42 posted a topic in NP

   I have been working as an NP for 4 years in Texas. I have seen a lot of positions open recently for the United Healthcare/Optum NP Housecalls. If there are any nurse practitioners currently doing this anywhere in the US, I would love to get your insi...

3. Considering Urgent Care

   tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in NP

   That was very helpful! Thanks!

4. Considering Urgent Care

   tcat42 posted a topic in NP

   I am considering working in urgent care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but responses from all over the US are welcomed. I would like to hear from anyone about their experience in urgent care. Do you wish you were working family practice or interna...

5. Pay scale by region and specialty

   tcat42 replied to PhillyFNP's topic in NP

   I found one of the best ways is going to the BLS.gov website. You can hover over the cities on the graphic "Employment of Nurse Practitioners, by area, May 2015" and it will show you the annual mean wages for nurse practitioner for that area. I hav...

6. How long until the AANP updates their website post official transcript receipt and exam?

   tcat42 replied to rachelpearcerp's topic in NP Students

   I graduated in May. It took the AANP about 3 business days for mine to show up. I was like you and kept checking multiple times a day! The printable wallet card suddenly showed up under my documents checking one of those times. Congrats on passin...

7. Any FNP's work at Parkland?

   tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in NP

   Thanks for the information. I think I will start applying to some of the urgent care places too. The problem with so many jobs is they want experience. It's just like being a new grad RN!

8. Any FNP's work at Parkland?

   tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in NP

   Hi Tarshapitt, I had no idea you worked at Parkland! I know we talked a while back. I applied to the ER a Parkland today. I was just hoping someone who already works there could give some insight on how good a job is there. I noticed that ER posit...

9. Any FNP's work at Parkland?

   tcat42 posted a topic in NP

   I just wondered if anyone is an FNP and works at Parkland? If so, do you like the work environment and pay? I was considering applying there as they have several job openings on their website. Thanks for responding!

10. OSCE

    tcat42 posted a topic in NP Students

    I am going to have several OSCEs (Observed Standardized Clinical Examination) during my FNP Clinicals and I am wondering how hard they are to pass. My college says that most everyone passes. It is a pass/fail type test. I have tried to find infor...

11. pharmacology and pathophysiology for FNP program

    tcat42 replied to gonetocarolina's topic in NP Students

    While I am sure it is helpful to take pharmacology and pathophysiology, I don't feel it is necessary in all instances. I say this from experience as I graduated from an ADN program in 2011 and started attending a RN to BSN/MSN program in the fall of...

12. Tips Pass TWU Adv Assessment

    tcat42 posted a topic in NP Students

    Hi Everyone, I am taking the summer session of Adv Assessment 5644 at TWU. I am one to start as early as possible on my coursework each semester. Without going into to much detail, there was a mistake and my course wasn't opened until the first day...

13. Thank you Allnurses! I am an RN!

    tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in General Nursing

    Thank You! I can't stop smiling today :)

14. Thank you Allnurses! I am an RN!

    tcat42 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am not one to post much on any forum but I just have to say a huge THANK YOU to Allnurses.com for all their help. I was completely lost when I first began my journey to become a nurse 3 1/2 years ago. Allnurses provided me with information on my...

15. NCLEX Timeline till I found out I passed

    tcat42 replied to tcat42's topic in NCLEX

    I used the Hurst review which was really helpful for me. When I was taking the test and faced with questions that I didn't know, Marlene's tips were very helpful. I highly suggest Hurst review.