karma765

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1. About to graduate or new graduates who are waiting to take boards

   karma765 replied to Fnp9090's topic in NP Students

   db2xs, I would just say you have other commitments. Legally, I don't think they can press you, but if they do just tell them you have a chronically ill family member and those days are your 'shifts' to take care of that person.

2. About to graduate or new graduates who are waiting to take boards

   karma765 replied to Fnp9090's topic in NP Students

   Yes, I agree. As an RN apply for any part-time or especially per diem job that you are qualified for. It will not be a great job, but it will be money in your pocket. Just practice your story before your interview, in the mirror is best. If you prac...

3. FNP student Seeking advice

   karma765 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi guys! FNP program year 3 (MSN prepared). First clinical coming up this week. So I talk to my preceptor over the phone; she has never precepted an NP student before. She asks me what the school's expectations are. I told her what class and skill pr...

4. Advice for an older RN going back for FNP

   karma765 replied to abva17's topic in NP Students

   I would say to any of the potential NP students, don't do it just for the pay raise. In many states, a veteran RN can make as much as an NP, especially a new NP. You have to do it because you want to change how your are using your nursing; you want t...

5. Advice for an older RN going back for FNP

   karma765 replied to abva17's topic in NP Students

   Abva, I would also add that I sat down with my husband and we chatted about it and I told him what I thought he could expect. I told him to think about a while and let me know. Ultimately, I was asking him to make a commitment for me to succeed as we...

6. Advice for an older RN going back for FNP

   karma765 replied to abva17's topic in NP Students

   Abva, I am 53 and have 1 year left in FNP school. I debated on it long and hard. I had always wanted to become an FNP since I started in nursing 25 years ago, but 'LIFE' got in the way. You know how that goes. I have just turned in my Master's thesis...

7. HS student with odor, call nurse?

   karma765 replied to guest83140's topic in School

   You could ask parents or community members who travel and get 'freebies' from hotels to donate on a voluntary basis? Also perhaps if you have a church or community center may have some ideas or resources.

8. Landed a great job... Now what?

   karma765 replied to ruralccnurse's topic in Travel

   I would like to know about the negotiation of extended stay or hotel rates as well. Can anyone speak to this?

9. "company hopping?"

   karma765 replied to NurseCupcake87's topic in Travel

   Why do you guys wait so long to try to get another contract. Your recruiter should be looking for another contract for you at least 1.5 - 2 months before you end your contract. If they don't extend your contract after 1 month into a 13 week contract...

10. "company hopping?"

    karma765 replied to NurseCupcake87's topic in Travel

    Cupcake, When I started traveling 1.5 years ago, I bought and read several books about it, as well as these types of forums. I recommend you do the same. If you scan all of you records into your computer, it's not so hard to register with another c...

11. ACLS, PALS etc in Canada vs USA

    karma765 replied to Stephtravels's topic in Travel

    I would email the AHA to see how hard it would be to convert. I am an instructor for them for PALS and BLS. THey have always been helpful when I needed it.

12. Recommendations for FL travel companies? horror stories??

    karma765 replied to maverick87's topic in Travel

    CarolLadyBelle, I have taken the PBDS and passed it. It was long and tedious, but not too tough for a seasoned nurse. The good news is, that once you pass it, you never have to take it again at another HCA hospital. I work @ Swedish Med in Denver ...