FNP2writer ASN, BSN, MSN, NP

FNP2writer has 21 years experience as a ASN, BSN, MSN, NP and specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Latest Activity

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   Practicing at a Rural Federally Qualified Health Center

   FNP2writer posted a topic in NP

   The price of higher education leads many new nurse practitioners to look for ways to pay down the debt quickly while gaining experience. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) are a w...
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   Getting the Most From Your Job Offer

   FNP2writer posted a topic in Advanced

   One of the best pieces of advice I received regarding salary as a new grad came from a mentor who told me always to negotiate. I reminded the same mentor of this advice when I applied for a job at her organization. The advice served me well as I nego...
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   Should I change my last name before becoming an NP?

   FNP2writer replied to ernurse7's topic in NP

   Congrats on the engagement! Changing your name will always be challenging as it is expensive and time-consuming. I know many nurses who kept their maiden names due to this. If you are set on wanting to change your name and are considering eloping, I ...
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   Misinformation and Medicine

   FNP2writer posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a patient I am confident has bladder cancer. They first came to me when their urine turned dark red, and they could not urinate without self-catheterizing. I have explained my concerns to this patient multiple times. Unfortunately, their respo...
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   Clinic NPs, how many admin hours do you have?

   FNP2writer replied to treeye's topic in NP

   There are never enough admin hours. I am granted 2 hours a week and had to fight for those. Admin hours are becoming more popular as a "benefit" to ask for when negotiating the job. It is reasonable to ask about this when interviewing or when talk...
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   New Grad Straight to Hospice Nursing? Think Again ...

   FNP2writer replied to NurseDeltaInk's topic in New Nurse

   Great article Delta! Look forward to reading more from you.
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   Is 10,000 Steps the Right Amount?

   FNP2writer posted a topic in General Nursing

   I routinely talk with patients about what they do for their physical activity, and walking is a frequent response. However, the amount of walking my patients report is highly variable. I had one patient tell me they get up to open the door and let th...
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   Planned Parenthood NP

   FNP2writer replied to Bluecarolina's topic in NP

   I worked at PP in Oregon for several years both as an RN and then as NP. They do take new grads. It is a great place to work in reproductive health. Salary and benefits are going to vary by each state as some locations are unionized.
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   Educating Teens About Long-Acting Birth Control

   FNP2writer posted a topic in Advanced

   US News and World Report recently reported a sharp increase in the number of teenagers seeking more reliable forms of birth control due to the overturning of Roe versus Wade by the Supreme Court. As many states change laws banning or severely restric...