shibaowner

shibaowner MSN, RN, NP

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  1. I've noticed a lot of posts on the topic of paying for nursing school. I've also noticed a lot of responses here telling everyone to go to community college and get an ADN then do an RN bridge...
  2. Certain parts of California do have an RN shortage (and NP shortage). In 2014, I graduated from an ABSN program on the East Coast and 50% of the students were from California. Everyone in my class...
  3. 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...
  4. Getting Clean To Be A Nurse

    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...
  5. 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...
  6. Job prospect for FNP in the bay area

    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...
  7. Frustrated New Grad

    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...
  8. Future of NP and...my future

    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...
  9. FNP job outlook

    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...
  10. fastest way to become an NP

    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...
  11. California Endorsement purgatory

    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....
  12. fastest way to become an NP

    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...
  13. Get over California.

    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...
  14. Did you do all readings in FNP school?

    You are not even an NP. I suggest you learn to show more respect to your superiors if you want to
  15. Did you do all readings in FNP school?

    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...
  16. 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...
  17. PMHNP

    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...
  18. low gpa, looking into masters program

    It will be hard for you to get into a good master's program with less than a 3.0 GPA in your BSN. However, it's not impossible. You can try calling people at some of the schools you are interested...
  19. I have 4 W's on my record

    Don't worry about the W's. You have a good GPA. I had a bunch of Ws and got into Johns Hopkins. Good
  20. Urgent pls help!

    Your original post said "My actual contract doesn't specify any populations - it just says within scope of a "family psych NP" So I do not appreciate your inability to clearly describe the...
  21. This controversial topic has been hotly debated, and is of great interest to current and future NPs, so I conducted some research to help our community. So, is there a surplus or a shortage? It...
  22. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    Everyone would like to make more money. However, I am surprised at the nurses on this thread complaining of very low wages. In other threads on this forum, many RNs have said they make $100,000+...
  23. Raising minimum wage ..RN Salaries increase?

    That must be a for-profit private school. There are plenty of good public schools that are reasonably priced. Anyone can go to a community college for the RN, then do an RN to BSN bridge program....
  24. The treatment for pain depends on the cause. There are many other medications besides opioids that treat pain. Acute pain is treated differently from chronic pain. Chronic arthritis pain is treated...
  25. fastest way to become an NP

    I don't understand why you don't want to take the board certification exam to work in the US as an MD. You will have to take board exams in order to become an NP. It will be a lot faster to study for...