Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    @Freckledkorican How has it been going for you? Would love to hear about your
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    ? So, either the others felt they were so darn well-trained and decided to take their talents elsewhere OR it was so bad they just said @#*! it, I'm leaving. Not sure which of the two is the...
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    Mergirlc replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    Thank you so much for the information! Much appreciated!
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    anyone left VA and then came back

    Mergirlc replied to vanurseny's topic in Government, Military

    Could you please tell me what the medical/physical exam is like when going through the process? Is it basic history, heart, and lungs and can you move? Or is it more thorough? And where does it...
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    Arizona State University's Health Prerequisites

    Mergirlc replied to rougewitch's topic in School, College Programs

    Santa Barbara Community College offers: HIT 204 Basic Pathophysiology (3 Units) online. You would have to go through the regular process of applying for admission and providing transcripts to...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Much congratulations on starting your new job soon. I imagine this is like many experiences where you can draw from a lot of the good things you learned and the bad things you don't want to do as a...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    So sorry this has not turned out to be a fulfilling experience. It really does seem it depends on the location and who runs the program whether things run smoothly or not. Are you able to...
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    UWorld for ANCC FNP exam

    Mergirlc replied to jennyspearls's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for confirming about UWorld. I credit UWorld for helping me pass NCLEX . If it wasn't for them, I'd probably still be trying to pass. ? I went through their free "FNP questionbank...
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    New Grad FNP support at CCF and/or UH

    Mergirlc posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm hoping somebody out there is, or has been, a new grad NP who was hired into either the Cleveland Clinic or University Hospitals for their first job. I just wanted to know how the transition...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    So sorry to hear about your experience right now. I would expect w/ the VA, there would be way more PMHNP jobs than people who could actually fill them! You always hear how veterans need mental...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Just checking in to see how everybody's residencies are going? The other day, I realized many of you will soon complete your residency in the next 2-3 months. Almost at the finish line! Would...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    Mergirlc replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds awesome!! I'm currently midway in my clinical preceptorship and also have to do annual wellness exams (regular adult and Medicare) from time to time. It's just nice to hear how exams you...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    Mergirlc replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Out of curiosity, did you seek out this job or did the contracting company find you (Linkedin or some other website)? Sounds like a great job. Do you feel the pay you are getting is inline with...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hoping somebody could answer a quick question. If you work Primary Care at the VA, would you still be seeing women for Ob/Gyn issues or regular exams/PAPs? I know in the private sector, many...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you for sharing! It really does go to show each VA Residency can vary in what they offer. It's unfortunate they all do not follow one general plan where you are able to go into a minimum...
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    Mergirlc replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for this!! I'm considering PA and this is really helpful information. Much
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    Need your advice, moving from CA to TX

    Mergirlc replied to nurse4Christ's topic in Texas Nursing

    @nurse4Christ I know it's been almost 2 years since you were last here, but if you see this...... I'd love to know how the move worked out for you. I'm also in CA looking to leave to pretty much...
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    Dallas - relocating

    Mergirlc replied to Anna Du's topic in Texas Nursing

    @Dallas_RN This is a topic which probably interests a lot of new grads/nurses. Not sure if you know the general area well or not, but do you have recommendations on any outside cities/areas where it...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm really happy for you to get this wonderful experience. Who wouldn't want to know more about specialities such as cardiology and pulmonary!! These two areas are probably more than 1/2 of the...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    @momathoner09 Just out of curiosity, did you end up, or are still working within the VA? Or did you decide to go to the private
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is really good to know. I have no desire to do ED. Just not my cup of tea. I'd much rather spend more time in cardiology or elsewhere. Good to hear they're willing to work with you, if they...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is great information! Thank you so much for responding @momathoner09 I appreciate all responses from everybody
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wow! Sounds like you're really getting a lot of exposure to various departments and patients. Do you feel, as long as a person is open to relocation, getting a job within the VA is within...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I say stay w/ the residency, but start applying outside the VA system too. Might not be a bad idea to start applying now - we all know sometimes the whole hiring process can take months! The...
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    FNP to PMHNP--Is it Better?

    Mergirlc replied to raycna's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Definitely following. @raycna please update this thread if you decide to go through with