momathoner09 BSN, MSN, APRN

momathoner09 has 17 years experience as a BSN, MSN, APRN.

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1. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   I finished in 2023. I was offered a job early on and have been working there since 8/23. That being said 8/25 is when my probationary period is over so I'm crawling to that finish line with all these...

2. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   I think the ultimate goal for everyone is to employ the residents. It really sucks if that doesn't work out because it is wasted time all around for all involved. I will say I have noticed they have...

3. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   Ready to be finished! That is for sure. I am finally able to work in my "real" job which officially starts the end of August. The other 2 people in my program were offered jobs as well. So in that...

4. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   I just finished the 6 month mark yesterday! So glad to be done with all of the required rotations. I was offered a job within the VA a few months ago. So far only 2 of us out of 9 (PCP, MH, and Geri)...

5. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   You didn't ask me but I think I can answer this. Yes I think if you are willing to relocate you can absolutely find a job. I wanted something very specific and wasn't willing to relocate because we've...

6. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health and Caring for Older Adults and Caregivers with Dementia. Posh looks at surgical optimization from a medical standpoint of chronic condition. We also asses...

7. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   I interviewed last month. Everything moved pretty fast. Received a formal tentative (pending completion of the residency) job offer last week. There is one other person in our group out of 9 total...

8. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   I understand what you are saying that it is in no way perfect. I didn’t go to the VA for a “cushy” job though. I wanted to give back and I wanted to work with Veterans. My husband is 100%sc with...

9. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

   momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

   That’s your opinion but not fact. All I’ve seen is providers going above and beyond for Veterans and caregivers. We have financial freedom to order labs, imaging, consults, etc. When compared to...

10. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I started in the fall and am halfway through my second rotation. We rotate every 2 months for the first 6 months. The second 6 months we have specialty rotations (not quite sure how this is going to...

11. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Did you come here just to leave a snarky comment

12. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    So I interviewed mid May Received a verbal very informal offer from the director 3 days later Then I heard nothing from HR months The director was in communication with myself and...

13. Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    momathoner09 replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am starting a VHA residency next month as well. Extremely long

14. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 replied to momathoner09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I guess I wish I knew more about the APEA predictor exam before taking/using it as a tool. I still think that if you have no experience with it then it isn't the best tool/study guide out there if you...

15. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 replied to momathoner09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree about the predictor exam- that was stupid to take it right before! My issue with this whole process is that our instructors/school gave us zero input or advice. And this is a reputable brick...