momathoner09

momathoner09 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. AGNP AANP- The Dos and Don'ts

    momathoner09 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yesterday, I passed the AANP exam! While this is all still fresh in my head, I wanted to write it out in case it might help someone out. I spent (wasted!) a lot of money and some things worked while...

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. UNC Chapel Hill MSN 2020

    momathoner09 replied to livnurse's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I got in! I’m in

  18. Cath lab prep and recovery

    momathoner09 posted a topic in Cardiac

    I was just offered a job in the cath lab of a busy teaching hospital. My experience is in step down and pre op (open heart and vascular) in a smaller but busy hospital. I start in about a month but...

  19. Duke new to the OR

    momathoner09 posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Anyone in or completed this program recently? Just interested in general thoughts about it? If you like it or not? Pros/Cons? I would like to work more in the Raleigh area vs Durham but it seems their...

  20. Duke new to the OR

    momathoner09 replied to momathoner09's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't have any actual "in OR" experience and would feel more comfortable being trained as if I know nothing. I know that I know more from a surgical standpoint than a floor nurse but I still have a...

  21. Floor nurse to OR nurse?

    momathoner09 replied to <3adventure's topic in Operating Room

    I am not in the OR but can comment on the scheduling since you mentioned that. The biggest thing I have noticed is the scheduling can vary so much. Add ons and cancellations have us making changes all...

  22. What else can pre-op do?

    momathoner09 posted a topic in Operating Room

    I will be job searching again next year due to a move and am wondering where I can go with my current experience. I love pre op but there doesn't seem to be many jobs available in that area. I really...

  23. Second Degree, Low GPA, Options?

    momathoner09 replied to 203KEE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You can re take courses. Look at the required courses and take them over to raise your grade. I did this and applied and applied before I was finally accepted to a diploma program. Good luck to

  24. Duke New Grad July 2017!

    momathoner09 replied to sfnurse2017's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Wow that's early! I kind of don't want my current job to know I'm leaving that soon.

  25. Duke New Grad July 2017!

    momathoner09 replied to sfnurse2017's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    When did everyone apply to start in July? Also does anyone know if they take only new grads for the OR program or can you have some nursing experience?