shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. New Grad NP hourly wage in Bay Area

    shibaowner replied to Dermnp33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I helped a specialty doctor with his own practice recruit and hire NPs and PAs. He was super nice and had very long term employees. He told me that one of his pet peeves is NPs and PAs who come to...

  2. Advice on Grad Programs & Cost

    shibaowner replied to TMedic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, DNP is not going to be standard for entry in the near future. You have plenty of time to get a DNP. DNPs do not make any more money than MSN NPs unless you work for the government. However,...

  3. New Grad NP hourly wage in Bay Area

    shibaowner replied to Dermnp33's topic in Nursing Career

    You are making $121,800 (60 x 2030 hours). That is good money for a new grad NP. I'm curious, what pay rate were you expecting? A new grad does need training and is not as productive as an...

  4. New Grad NP hourly wage in Bay Area

    shibaowner replied to Dermnp33's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    $60 per hour is $121,800 per year. 2030 hours x 60 = 121,800. That is good money for a new grad. No one is taking advantage of you. You are not going to be as productive as an experienced NP....

  5. Real shortage of nurses or bogus?

    shibaowner replied to RNFall2017's topic in General Students

    First, it is incumbent on people entering nursing to do their research. You need to research job prospects before entering any career! It is not up to nursing schools to do this. Second, there...

  6. First skill evaluation - Hand washing and donning/removal PPE

    shibaowner replied to Elven_RN's topic in General Students

    It's normal to feel nervous for skills checkoff. And it's normal to fail the first time and have to repeat the skill checkoff. My suggestions: practice at home - 1. You can get some PPE to take...

  7. Worried about not getting into a nursing program

    shibaowner replied to 301589's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go straight for the BSN. It is harder to get a job with an

  8. Corpsman, LVN, Paramedic or Bachelors degree to BSN?

    shibaowner replied to Camboo10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no reason why challenging the boards would hurt you. As for your prereqs, they should all be accepted by a nursing school. Make a list of the BSN schools you are interested in and then check...

  9. Return to the bedside

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

    I'd like to point out that plenty of NPs work 10 or 12 hour shifts. However, that is usually in acute care or urgent care. An FNP can certainly work in urgent care, although they want people with 1...

  10. Accelerated nursing Program

    shibaowner replied to newgrad18"'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is no way that you can complete a 12 month ABSN while working full time! And I doubt you could work part time, either. If you want to keep working full time, then you have to look for a part...

  11. Transferring into a BSN

    shibaowner replied to Aidank90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're in your 3rd year, so finish your BS. Also complete all the nursing prereq's. Then apply for an ABSN or direct entry master's program. An ABSN can be as short as 1 year. Good

  12. Rejected from dream job

    shibaowner replied to yoganurse22's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a hiring manager. Sometimes we end up with 2 or 3 great candidates for a job. Then a hard choice has to be made. It is not a reflection on you. Rather, it shows you are a strong...

  13. Worried about not getting into a nursing program

    shibaowner replied to 301589's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can go to an out of state school that is still in the West. Univ of Wash has an excellent nursing school, and so does Arizona State. UNLV has a nursing school. Oregon has some great schools....

  14. Registered Nurse

    shibaowner replied to aeverett's topic in California Nursing

    Well, they were right on for me. I got my temp RN license in 8 weeks and my perm RN license in 12

  15. Advice on Grad Programs & Cost

    shibaowner replied to TMedic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think you should apply to more than 2 schools, as there is no guarantee you are going to get into these programs. Or maybe I missed something - have you already been accepted? Personally, I would...

  16. Worried about not getting into a nursing program

    shibaowner replied to 301589's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, it might still be possible to get into nursing school. Your GPA is only one factor. However, a couple of suggestions: 1. You can take some additional science type courses like epidemiology or...

  17. Registered Nurse

    shibaowner replied to aeverett's topic in California Nursing

    The processing times are on the BON

  18. help please

    shibaowner replied to tide22's topic in Nursing Career

    Being an NP is pretty similar to being an MD. However, NPs do not have full practice authority in all states and may have to work under MD supervision. There is full practice authority in 24 states...

  19. 51, doing prereqs and working in a hospital

    shibaowner replied to Lovemed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are awesome! I have no doubt you will attain your goals. Best

  20. How far is your commute to clinicals?

    shibaowner replied to PnwRN84's topic in General Students

    I went to nursing school in Baltimore. For the BSN, all clinicals were in local hospitals, but Baltimore has more hospitals than any other city I've ever seen! Some clinicals were in the hospital...

  21. Nursing program, to go or not to go?

    shibaowner replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting into nursing school! You can work part time and go to school part time or full time. Or you could work full time and go to school part time. In addition, did you get any...

  22. Accelerated BSN program starting January

    shibaowner replied to newgrad18"'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You really should rest up and enjoy yourself because a year long ABSN will be grueling. I did a 15 month ABSN and found it very challenging. However, if you are determined to study, here are my...

  23. This might be really mean but I have to say it...

    shibaowner replied to Beeboop12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This post is a great example of why future RNs should take CNA training - it is a great way to see if you can handle the work. That is why I took CNA training before committing to being a nurse....

  24. Return to the bedside

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

    I am a primary care AGNP and I simply do not understand the view that this work is boring and poorly paid. Yes, initially an NP might make less than an experienced RN, but not for long. I also don't...

  25. Health Care is Not a Right

    shibaowner replied to Tetra's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I have repeatedly asked you how to implement a libertarian healthcare system in the real world. You just won't answer this, so I assume it is because you do not have a clue. "Why shouldn't we...