FullGlass

FullGlass BSN, MSN, NP

Psychiatric and Mental Health NP (PMHNP)

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  1. Tips for Job Hunting in So-Cal

    FullGlass replied to SamuelMorris's topic in California Nursing

    Most major hospitals have new grad training programs, but they are highly competitive. I have seen a lot of surgery departments that will hire ADNs and they often have their own separate training...

  2. Do I have to list my psych meds and opioids on job app?

    FullGlass replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I've always listed my psych meds and never had a problem with getting hired. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal, if you are hired. I'm not an expert on opioids, but I would not...

  3. Rural Primary care, NP or MD

    FullGlass replied to ColoradoKid13's topic in Nursing Career

    It depends where you practice as an NP. In 23 states, NP have independent practice authority, so they function like primary care doctors. If you work in primary care in a good-size clinic, you...

  4. Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    FullGlass replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you an expert on NP admissions standards? Low standards - that's rich, from someone who can't write properly. Are you really claiming that schools like Yale, Hopkins, U Penn, UCLA, UCSF, and so...

  5. Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    FullGlass replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You do know the difference between primary care and acute care, don't you? The FACT is that most primary care NP programs do not require RN work experience in order to be admitted. That is true of...

  6. San Francisco Living as an RN?

    FullGlass replied to didi22's topic in Nursing Career

    I also have a suggestion: consider working and living in a nearby city like Sacramento, Davis, Stockton, Modesto, Tracy, etc. Housing will be way more affordable and it will be easier to get a good...

  7. San Diego Job Market/Cost of Living

    FullGlass replied to #MakeItRain's topic in California Nursing

    I live in North San Diego County. It is a wonderful place to live! However, San Diego is becoming increasingly expensive. Yes, the closer to the ocean, the more expensive. In addition, the closer...

  8. San Francisco Living as an RN?

    FullGlass replied to didi22's topic in Nursing Career

    Moving to SF will mean a huge decrease in your standard of living. While NPs and RNs in SF make more money than in TX, it is not enough to compensate for the astronomical cost of living. I...

  9. Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    FullGlass replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You're playing with semantics. Necessary can be viewed as synonymous with required. There is a difference between what is necessary or required and what some people view as

  10. Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    FullGlass replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This topic has been beaten to death here. I suggest the OP look up previous discussions on this topic. The facts, without an opinion: 1. RN experience is NOT required to get into most primary care...

  11. Any rural NPs out there? Your general advice is requested!

    FullGlass posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello. I'm a new grad AGPCNP who will shortly be starting my first job at a rural FQHC. The clinic is large and state-of-the-art, located in a rural mountain community of about 3,000 people. The...

  12. Is it necessary to get experience as a Rn before NP?

    FullGlass replied to nurse2bnoob101's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are going to be a primary care NP, you don't need RN experience. If you want to be an acute care NP, then you need RN experience. Go to some nursing school websites and check out their...

  13. Is Age ever a problem

    FullGlass replied to carlarenee02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just apply to some schools. I started my ABSN at 53. Your maturity can be a real asset in nursing, but make sure you can handle the physical demands of nursing. Best

  14. Parents will kick me out if I don't drop my nursing dreams...

    FullGlass replied to Guest1031502's topic in General Students

    To those of you encouraging the OP to just go her own way, that is highly irresponsible, unless you are willing to take her in and support her. Most of you are also probably unfamiliar with cultures...

  15. Parents will kick me out if I don't drop my nursing dreams...

    FullGlass replied to Guest1031502's topic in General Students

    Let me be blunt here. How bad do you want to be a nurse? If you really, really want to be a nurse, then it will be a hard road to do this without any parental support. I don't think you have a good...

  16. Recently quit due to stress - I have some questions

    FullGlass replied to langermann's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I strongly advise you to speak to an employment attorney regarding your vacation and sick days. Most attorneys will do an initial consult for free. If this employer had an employee handbook, take...

  17. Parents will kick me out if I don't drop my nursing dreams...

    FullGlass replied to Guest1031502's topic in General Students

    You could join the military. That will provide you with a job, as well as room and board. In addition, the military has great education benefits. I attended Johns Hopkins and we had students that...

  18. New Grad NP - How I Got Multiple Job Offers

    FullGlass replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    MILLIONS of people live in the Central Valley. While it is not a good choice for those sensitive to air quality, most of the population does not fall into this

  19. Specialty np

    FullGlass replied to Oanp's topic in Advanced Practice

    One of my clinical rotations was in a pain management clinic. It was not a "pill mill." 1. Thorough histories are key. 2. Chronic pain can be very complex, as it often involves an interplay among...

  20. ADVICE

    FullGlass replied to Kristiemscott's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, I see what you are saying. I will then amend my answer: You can take the NCLEX anywhere for any state. For example, my nursing school was in Maryland, but I took the NCLEX in California while...

  21. Leaving new position

    FullGlass replied to escapebigd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is common for new jobs to have a "honeymoon period" when everything seems wonderful. Yours is evidently over. Try to hang in there for at least one year. You're not there to make friends, but to...

  22. Overseas NP

    FullGlass replied to jmeinhart's topic in Advanced Practice

    You could try contacting the Aruba embassy or consulate and look at their website for information on working in Aruba. You could also look up some clinics or hospitals in Aruba and talk to their HR...

  23. Does it matter which FNP school I pick?

    FullGlass replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    USC is a private school. They will offer a financial aid package to accepted students, so the cost is individual to each student and is not necessarily the "list" price. USC has a HUGE alumni...

  24. Jobless FNP

    FullGlass replied to Nicola301975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I looked in CA, NV, AZ, MT, OR, HI, Alaska, etc., and had good results. Credentialing is an issue no matter where you get a job. California licensure can take a long time, but the other states are...

  25. Jobless FNP

    FullGlass replied to Nicola301975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, there is no problem finding NP positions in the Western US. As I previously commented, I have written extensively about this on allnurses. You have to be willing to go where the jobs are. Maybe...