ArmaniX MSN, APRN

ArmaniX has 11 years experience as a MSN, APRN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Nurses make me sick

   ArmaniX replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in General Nursing

   *Takes off “I’m a HERO” t-shirt* ?

2. Is this a good new grad NP offer?

   ArmaniX replied to AGUS821's topic in NP

   The offer seems.. low for the area but I am not certain. As a new grad > 2 years ago I was offered 90K annual for a well known hospital in the south (ICU - lots of responsibility). Another new grad offer in Maryland (~105k, ICU). After a...

3. Can Acute Care Adult-Geri NP work in the ER/ ICU?

   ArmaniX replied to cb57's topic in Advanced

   Yes

4. Thinking about becoming a NP but also need career advice

   ArmaniX replied to Grande_latte04's topic in NP Students

   You sound like someone who has absolutely no idea what they want. Which is fine. But, also not the ideal time to consider investing $$$ into a path you’re not certain you want to take. I would get some good psych experience before committin...

5. Acute v Primary v FNP _NYC area

   ArmaniX replied to emtrn13's topic in NP Students

   Do not pay for a colleges name. Find the cheaper options.

6. They asked me if my salary range was negotiable. I said no. Was I right to do that?

   ArmaniX replied to mangopeach's topic in NP

   Know your worth and know your bottom line. Perhaps you could’ve entertained the idea for negotiation if only to detail why you deserve a pay in the range you wanted.

7. No NP jobs. What now?

   ArmaniX replied to OkieNP's topic in NP

   Do you want to continue working in the hospital? Consider acute care cert. The pandemic has slowed hiring in a lot of areas. But ignoring that. Perhaps the areas you’re searching or willing to work are the problem and you need to simply expand this ...

8. Where can acute care pediatric nps practice

   ArmaniX replied to Dr.Naija_Glam's topic in Advanced

   Pure speculation but I feel you would be fine to continue working in the peds pulm clinic with your acute care certification. I am an adult acute care NP and while I practice in the ICU. If I ever made the choice to specialize and just do adult pu...

9. Resigning from first NP job...

   ArmaniX replied to amahucka's topic in Advanced

   Just play your cards right and balance it. Would be unfortunate to leave one job offering you RN pay for another job that may find they don’t need / can’t afford you in a month when income is down and then you’re just .. unemployed.

10. Alphabet Soup of a Title

    ArmaniX replied to jfmDNP's topic in Advanced

    I only list the important stuff. Armani MSN CRNP AGACNP-BC Honor Roll Student (2nd grade).

11. ANCC Field testing

    ArmaniX posted a topic in NP

    Anyone here do the ANCC field testing of new test questions? Just looking for experiences, seems worth it for the 15 continuing ed hours.

12. NP school, did you pull a loan or paid in cash?

    ArmaniX replied to Sam. W's topic in NP

    I paid out of pocket as I worked and went to school. Graduated with no college debt. Was the right choice for me as I do not really care to have to be “tied” to a job in order to get/fulfill reimbursement rules.

13. Surgical procedures - NP

    ArmaniX replied to Sun1's topic in NP

    Solid organ transplants. Free, on the black market.

14. What was your first AGACNP job?

    ArmaniX replied to kdawnz's topic in NP

    Started directly in an ICU with 3 month orientation. Certifications, experience (RN) all very much do have weight as a new grad NP. Your timing is unfortunate (pandemic), but I would consider casting a wider net. I graduated in Florida and moved 100...

15. Pathways to NP

    ArmaniX replied to Sun1's topic in NP

    Start by looking at your local colleges and programs they offer. Then do some research. These questions are what commonly get asked by individuals with no idea what they want to do but have the feeling they need to do “something”. There are plenty ...