shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

shibaowner has 1 years experience as a MSN, RN, NP.

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1. 6+ months since graduating, no job offers

   shibaowner replied to viboki's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   You need to broaden your search and look outside of NYC. This is your first job, don't be too picky. Get some experience, then you can move back to NYC and get a job more easily. There are many...

2. Getting Clean To Be A Nurse

   shibaowner replied to cnatobsn17's topic in Nursing Career

   You do need to stop using all illicit substances if you want to become an RN, at least during nursing school. My nursing school tested us every year. Some employers will give random urine tests...

3. Psych Private Practice, What's Realistic?

   shibaowner replied to NHGN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Just as a data point, I know a psychologist who is getting $350 an hour in Silicon Valley. If you can build a "niche" boutique practice with some affluent clients, you should be able to get a good...

4. Job prospect for FNP in the bay area

   shibaowner replied to Black Coffee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   There are plenty of NP jobs in the Bay Area, but it is outrageously expensive to live there! Even with a six figure salary you will likely have to have a roommate. I've seen new grad FNP pay of $120...

5. Frustrated New Grad

   shibaowner replied to AshleelRenee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hello. First, take a deep breath about the student loan - you can get a payment deferral for up to one year after graduation. Contact your loan servicer(s) ASAP about this. Second, there are plenty...

6. Future of NP and...my future

   shibaowner replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   To OP: There is a high demand for NPs. The ABSN or regular BSN to MSN or DNP route is just fine. You are correct - it will give you a chance to become more familiar with a new field and the ability...

7. FNP job outlook

   shibaowner replied to CommunityOB's topic in Advanced Practice

   Here in California, there is a high demand for FNPs. As a new grad FNP, be open to the smaller cities and also rural areas - those are areas of very high need. Inner cities may also have a shortage...

8. fastest way to become an NP

   shibaowner replied to redscv's topic in Nursing Career

   I agree with umbdude that PA is probably a better fit for the OP. As far as foreign doctors getting residencies in the US, here is some more info. I would look for states that have a shortage of...

9. California Endorsement purgatory

   shibaowner replied to MJB2010's topic in California Nursing

   Breeze is not updated regularly. Since you submitted your application on 9/27, you won't get your license until January. Be patient. You can contact them using the Breeze website if you want to....

10. fastest way to become an NP

    shibaowner replied to redscv's topic in Nursing Career

    There are a lot of schools that offer the direct entry MSN, so just do a Google search. You can look at the USN & WR nursing school ranking for graduate education. Washington State board of...

11. Get over California.

    shibaowner replied to Ms.PreReqs's topic in California Nursing

    To the OP: I understand your frustration. However, the SF Bay Area has always been very expensive. Los Angeles is becoming almost as bad. San Diego is also becoming increasingly expensive. In...

12. Did you do all readings in FNP school?

    shibaowner replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You are not even an NP. I suggest you learn to show more respect to your superiors if you want to

13. Did you do all readings in FNP school?

    shibaowner replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    At least in my NP program, you HAD to read the textbook in addition to reviewing powerpoints. Much of the exam material was not on the powerpoints and only in the text. You might be able to get a C...

14. How many hours did you honesty spend studying in nursing school?

    shibaowner replied to Aa1Bb2Cc3's topic in General Students

    The amount of study time required depends on the individual and on the school. Personally, some classes were easy for me and I didn't have to study much for them. Other classes, like pharm and...

15. PMHNP

    shibaowner replied to SuarezMSNRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    APRNs who are not PMHNPs also have to complete a post-master's certificate to become a PMHNP. While you can find 100% didactic content online programs, you must still complete your clinical hours...