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1. Schools that require you to find a preceptor (rant)

   ImmaNP replied to Telenurse1990's topic in NP Students

   Thank you for sharing that 2025 projection Jules. So analyzing that data, I don't know if any nurse would venture into becoming a nurse practitioner (primary care at least). In 2025 all, states are expected to have a surplus along with most states ha...

2. FNP practice

   ImmaNP replied to Nelliy1's topic in NP Students

   Honestly if you're doing it for the money I would reconsider. Unless you are able to fully pay for school without loans or know that you will get a significant pay increase it may not be worth it. For me personally, becoming an FNP I took a pay cut a...

3. Going back to school

   ImmaNP replied to angielocks's topic in NP Students

   Angie, Most of the programs that I have seen do not specify that you are currently working. Mine told me not to work during the program. They usually ask for 1 year of nursing experience for FNP and 1 year of ICU in the past 5 years for acute care. B...

4. California NPs

   ImmaNP replied to ImmaNP's topic in NP

   Thank you for the response Kate. Fortunately I have my California RN license. Did you end up working in California as an NP if so did you enjoy it? Also, speaking of Arizona, I have been thinking about applying there. How is the school system where y...

5. California NPs

   ImmaNP replied to ImmaNP's topic in NP

   Thank you for the excellent reply. Your point on the cost of living is definitely important, as I have done some travel nursing in the area and looked at some of the housing options there currently. Again thank you for the thorough response.

6. California NPs

   ImmaNP replied to ImmaNP's topic in NP

   Thanks for the quick response Juan. 1. I was just curious on utilization of FNPs, do any work in the hospital at all. I see that you are an ACNP, and I am sure that things are different depending on the facility. But I guess my ideal position would ...

7. California NPs

   ImmaNP posted a topic in NP

   Greetings everyone. I will be graduating this December with my FNP from Texas. I am considering moving my family and myself to the Bay Area of California and wanted to get some input from NPs that are working there now. I have extensive experience i...