Mergirlc MSN, APRN, NP

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    NP Practice EMR

    Mergirlc replied to tamale29's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    Not sure about the cost, but during clinicals I used AthenaOne by AthenaHealth at a private internal medicine practice. It is fairly simple to use and intuitive. Might be worth checking
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    VA Nurse Pay Scales

    Mergirlc replied to kristykat's topic in Government, Military

    Just curious....several months as in 2 mos.? Or 6 or more
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    VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

    Mergirlc replied to clamchowder's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    What did the physical there entail? Just heart/lung assessment and checking off boxes on the form you provided? Or did you have to gown
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    VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

    Mergirlc replied to clamchowder's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you get a former classmate to sign? Or can it not be signed by a FNP and has to be a
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    VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

    Mergirlc replied to clamchowder's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! Oh how I hate getting undressed ? So glad it's a very basic
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    VA Palo Alto New Grad Program 2023

    Mergirlc replied to clamchowder's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi there. I'm interested in eventually working for the VA. Could you please tell me exactly what the physical was like? Is it just fill out forms and they see if you can reach and grab and lift? Or...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    So now it makes sense why the pay is a bit lower at the VA than the outside sector; 12-13 patients in a day compared to double that amount in a private practice sounds like heaven to me! I enjoy...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well congratulations -- almost done!! It sounds like your program went very well and was very worthwhile. After reading through various posts on this topic, at least it seems your clinic is well put...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Mergirlc replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    @mumaradaAre you currently working for the VA? If so, could you tell me if the VA are very proactive in helping nurses obtain certifications to advance their career? I'm just curious if they help pay...
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    Endorsement from CA to AK

    Mergirlc replied to JSSR108's topic in General Nursing

    There are still people who do "ink" fingerprinting, or hard-card fingerprinting besides just law enforcement. In CA, some offices which have public notary services have the capability. It just...
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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...