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    Tell me how to stop worrying about....

    yellow finch replied to RNcDreams's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Heh. You sound like a lot of nurses I know, including myself. If you didn't worry about such things then nursing may not be for you. However, you appear to be concerned with valid issues and giving...
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    are they supposed to know this by now?

    yellow finch replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP... that student isn't uncommon. My BSN program that has a 97% pass rate didn't teach us sticks about real nursing practice. We had labs where we watched the instructor prime tubing for an IV....
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    New grad doesn't like new job!

    yellow finch replied to sunandsand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Whoops... I just reread your post and saw that you worked in a doc's office. My brain couldn't get past the whole ridiculousness of the request to register where you worked. My goodness... find a new...
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    New grad doesn't like new job!

    yellow finch replied to sunandsand's topic in First Year After Licensure

    What the... are you SERIOUS??? Your manager wants you to change your hair and makeup??? I'm shocked beyond belief. You aren't a flight attendant (I used to be one) where appearances are everything...
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    Nurses malpractice insurance

    yellow finch replied to elk007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've heard this as well... however, if something you've done is even slightly outside the realm of the hospital's policy they won't think twice about telling you they won't back you up. Know your...
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    Interview

    yellow finch replied to margo2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If the manager did a lot of talking then you're probably ok. Did he/she offer you a position? Typically (but not always) you will get a job offer at the unit's interview. That's in areas with...
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    Does this ever make you angry?--VENT

    yellow finch replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly? I feel very sorry for the OP's friend. Not in a sympathetic way, however... just bad because she clearly has no direction in life, still thinks she's in college with her drinking, and blames...
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    should I stay or move on to another hospital?

    yellow finch replied to mimidragon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly what you're talking about... some nurses feel better by gossiping and degrading others. It doesn't matter whether or not you passed your boards the first time... they'd find something...
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    staffing at night

    yellow finch replied to rashan1053's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Back on my old floor, we would have 8-10 pts at night typically with a tech per nurse. They've recently dropped that down to 7-8 pts per nurse with one less tech. This is on nights. Another floor I...
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    Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    yellow finch replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    40 too old??? Heck no! Back when I was a medical secretary I met a nurse who didn't go to nursing school until 45. She never held a job in her life after marrying her high school sweetheart, raised...
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    Anybody planning to attend the AANP conference this year?

    yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sweet! I'm very, very tempted to go. My husband probably won't bother going... we'll see. It would certainly be awesome to meet
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    Chemistry

    yellow finch replied to 7starbuck7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Chemistry? For a FNP program? I wouldn't even bother unless it's a requirement for entrance. Chemistry isn't even remotely applied once you're in the program. Well, unless it's for personal...
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    Changed My Mind

    yellow finch replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Best of luck to you, Craig. Are you attending Emory? I think that's the only ACNP program in the Atl area (I'm in Atl, too!). Like you, I find that FNP isn't my goal anymore, but now that I'm...
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    Which are the best and worth Nursing schools in GA?

    yellow finch replied to khuship's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Don't know if this helps you any, but here's the list of NCLEX pass rates on GA schools.
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    Negotiating?

    yellow finch replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ironic... my school just sent out a copy of contract negotiations for NPs. If you like, I'll be happy to fwd the pdf to you. It's only 7 pages, but cuts it down to the basics. And my negotiation books...
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    Passed the AANP exam

    yellow finch replied to mom and nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    :ancong!: A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you!!! Exciting times lie ahead of
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    Too soon to get excited about potential jobs?

    yellow finch posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, it looks like I did the right thing by working while in grad school. I've done my best work, have been the best nurse I could be, and networked with the NPs/PAs/MDs who round through our unit....
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    Where was your first nursing job?

    yellow finch replied to katie1285's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started out in the Neuro ICU. The first location was awful, but my current job is awe-some. If you want the OR there's no reason not to apply for it. My hospital puts all new OR RNs through a...
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    Passed the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner exam!!

    yellow finch replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! And thanks for the information on studying. I'm getting to the point of buying study materials to help me through the next 8 months of school.
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    Too soon to get excited about potential jobs?

    yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm definitely going to spend time with the NPs of the prospective groups in my final semester of clinicals. That way I can see what the jobs are like and if they'll be a good fit for me. Good to meet...
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    Too soon to get excited about potential jobs?

    yellow finch replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    See. This is the sort of thing that worries me about job
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    questions to ask interviewers -1st np job interview

    yellow finch replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow. I never thought about the contract part of being hired. This is certainly a good suggestion for any new or practicing
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    Georgia RN Advice Requested (Schools, Tuition, etc.)

    yellow finch replied to JustADream's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Just a few thoughts before heading off to bed on a couple of your questions... more answers tomorrow if I have time while at work... ... with nursing school being as competitive as they are, you want...
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    Considering GA

    yellow finch replied to eandgsma's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi there. The hospitals around here typically only look at your experience (for salary negotiating) by the number of months you've been employed with your license. They tend to have a formula worked...
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    Negotiating?

    yellow finch replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where in TX is this job (don't worry, I'm not looking to move )? That salary for a FNP is pretty decent compared to what they're paying FNPs here in GA. It's kinda pathetic. Anyway, I lived in Austin...