texasfnp

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1. Not Excited About Becoming FNP

   texasfnp replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, you sound like me 13 years ago! I went to FNP school and by the third semester, was wondering what in the world I was doing. I really liked the book learning, but the clinicals didn't excite me. I thought, "Really, I have to rush from room to ro...

2. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

   texasfnp replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

   It is easy to get a prepaid cell phone for the school, and have a separate number for them to call. But, I think you mentioned another concern as to why you answer the phone, and that is that they may have a question about something that happened dur...

3. Med/Surg vs. Cardiac Stepdown?

   texasfnp replied to newnursemn's topic in New Nurse

   I would go with the night shift job, no hesitation. I have 2 children and could not imagine the misery in having to rotate days and nights. It isn't easy, worrying about child care, sicknesses, and the toll it takes on you having to switch shifts. It...

4. Need help with Texas licensing requirements

   texasfnp replied to soldiermedic1's topic in Texas

   I think it is easier to get your MO license and then apply for endorsement with Texas. After you take the NCLEX and pass it, you can complete the online endorsement application on Texas board website, which will give you a temporary license (in 10 d...

5. Failed Med/Surg by 3/10 point

   texasfnp replied to Ciale's topic in General Students

   Well, I would recommend that if you scored below an 80 overall, it would be wise to repeat the course. A solid Med-Surg foundation is critical when it comes to passing the NCLEX. As I recall, Med-Surg was the most demanding of all of my clinical cou...

6. Graduating in December

   texasfnp replied to msjones's topic in NP Students

   I have worked at a community health center for 7 years and find them to be very receptive to older NPs/PAs. It really isn't an issue here at all. You might want to check out the health departments, public health, community health centers, and so fort...

7. Any NP's a part of the US Public Health Service Corp

   texasfnp replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in NP

   No problem and best of luck!

8. Any NP's a part of the US Public Health Service Corp

   texasfnp replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in NP

   (I changed my user name from barlowbar:) Unfortunately, I was not eligible to receive any bonus because I had received a National Health Service Corps Scholarship. I had to serve 3 years to pay them back. After I left, I started working for a communi...

9. Compensation Questions

   texasfnp replied to mammac5's topic in NP

   If it is a tough job market, I would take it and stay about a year. After that, it will be a lot easier to move on. If the job market is more friendly in your area, I would not take it. No health insurance is unacceptable, and as a newbie it is very ...

10. Any NP's a part of the US Public Health Service Corp

    texasfnp replied to Nelly, FNP's topic in NP

    I joined the USPHS right after graduating from NP school and ran away screaming after I finished my 3 year obligation. It was horrendous. I worked for DIHS, which is immigration health services. It was a high-stress environment, as the NPs are expect...

11. Help: Can't find a preceptor

    texasfnp replied to StudentOnceAgain's topic in NP Students

    I had the same problem trying to find my preceptors when in my program. I called at least 20 or more practices before getting 2 "yes" responses! What worked is I didn't ask to talk to the preceptor, I talked instead to the office manager, who then sp...

12. Financial assistance

    texasfnp replied to Soon2bFNP's topic in Advanced

    I received a scholarship from National Health Service Corps that paid all the tuition plus a monthly stipend. It was a major relief to receive it. After graduation, I had to work for 3 years in an underserved area. But I am loan free! NHSC also provi...