BrokePHIBroke

BrokePHIBroke

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  1. Typical Annual Raise

    BrokePHIBroke posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello all--FNP for 2 yrs here. Working in primary care. Recently, I asked my office manager to inform the docs who I work with (3 partners) that I am due for my annual review, as that is what I have...

  2. Typical Annual Raise

    BrokePHIBroke replied to BrokePHIBroke's topic in Advanced Practice

    This is the same that I am hearing from my friends that I went to NP school with, that a 2-3% raise per year is typical. I know that I bring a lot of revenue to the practice, as I regularly see 20-25...

  3. Job Market?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to Sunkissed13's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I've been hearing it is getting a little better. A friend of mine just moved from NM with 1 yr RN exp. and was hired at a local rehab hospital here in Gilbert, AZ (20 min from PHX). I also heard that...

  4. Disclosure of a 2nd job to Employer

    BrokePHIBroke posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been working at a family practice for over 1 year now as a new grad NP. I am there full time and work 5 days a week. Recently, I started moonlighting in a different area (about 30 minutes away...

  5. Disclosure of a 2nd job to Employer

    BrokePHIBroke replied to BrokePHIBroke's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just trying to get a feel for what the etiquette is or if anyone has had a negative experience either way. This is the first time I've had 2 jobs, so it's just never come up. I'm probably going to...

  6. Best Apple apps

    BrokePHIBroke replied to nursefin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Medscape (not sure if it's on Ipad, but I had it on my Droid) saved my butt during clinicals. Also, Rescuscitate! is free on iPad, kind of lets you play the provider role as they give you a case...

  7. Negotiating contracts

    BrokePHIBroke replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    DNPstudent, I am in the same boat as you, as far as learning what is an acceptable pay range as a new grad NP. I am specializing in Family Medicine and have 6yrs exp as an RN in LDRP and ICU settings....

  8. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

    BrokePHIBroke replied to Tziganka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Everyone at work rants and raves about the skechers shape ups and danskos. Try them on first to make sure they fit to your foot. I'm still in search of the perfect 12 hr shift shoe that prevents sore...

  9. Labor and Delivery RNs?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to lenac1122's topic in General Nursing

    a day on my unit, which is pretty small for the area that i'm in (we do about 80-100 deliveries a month), is usually filled w/inductions and schedule C/S. A lot of interaction w/patients is education,...

  10. Sick and tired of the AAS BSN debate

    BrokePHIBroke replied to Natingale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    MCC alum here, and GCU alum. Did the ADN program, got a job as an RN, finished the RN-BSN program and had my facility pay for it. Did it change how I practiced patient care? Not really, but it did...

  11. Going into Nursing; what are the benefits of going from RN to BSN?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to Lhopk09's topic in General Nursing

    I did a traditional 4 year ADN program in AZ, then continued on for my RN-BSN after getting a job as an RN. The benefits are great, my hospital paid for my tuition up to $5K/year, and the theory and...

  12. As a nurse, how do you tell your PCP you want anti-anxiety meds?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Anxiety medication is not as uncommon as you think it is, and for healthcare professionals to think they are excluded from things like anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, and any other mental...

  13. Cardiovascular system - important things to know

    BrokePHIBroke replied to Zoe*aka*studentnurse's topic in General Students

    Oh, this was so helpful! Thanks for posting, you're

  14. Postpartum comfort

    BrokePHIBroke replied to JB0901's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We use k-Pads or get a blanket out of the blanket warmer (we have both adult & infant), as well as ice packs for their peri area. Ours are made out of condoms with a mesh cloth wrapped around to...

  15. ER nurse entering uncharted waters tomorrow....I'm being induced!

    BrokePHIBroke replied to ND76's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Remember that getting an epidural does not make you weak or afraid, we don't ever judge if someone gets an epidural. I'm sure your OB nurses will keep you well informed in what is going on, just try...

  16. Experienced RN help finding work

    BrokePHIBroke replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Oh, you're very welcome elizzy. Just thought I'd put in my Glad to see that both of you are getting offers left and right. What a great

  17. CNA after 1st year of nursing school?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Actually, you have to pass the NCLEX-LPN. The Hesi is like a practice test to the Boards. You will have to pay to sit for this test, and for your license as well. If you don't already have a...

  18. Experienced RN help finding work

    BrokePHIBroke replied to NotSoNewNurse's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Some of you have mentioned that "Why hire an exp. RN when you can have a newb do all the same work for less pay?" but I have to say this is not true where I work. We have a very well balanced...

  19. Just moved here, where is the great RN pay at?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to mytoon38's topic in Arizona Nursing

    At my hospital as a New-grad they start you off at 24.25/hr w/no prev. exp. in healthcare. I think it's more if you were an extern/aid/etc...I have heard rumors that Chand. Reg & Mercy Gilb. are...

  20. Toughest Block in MCC system?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Well, I definitely agree with Phoenix Girl...using your NCLEX_RN review books will help you with the tests. Also if you have some type of Prioritization/Delegation/Assignment book, it has lots of...

  21. Maricopa Skills Center

    BrokePHIBroke replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Passion_4_Nursing, I am in my last block, graduating May 10th, and so far the program has been great. We lost a few in Block 1, but so far, we've retained most of our class. We've had a lot of people...

  22. GN starting rate?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here in the Phoenix area, new grads start off at $24.50-$27.00/hr. Depends on if you go to Banner, the Catholic hospitals, or County/VA. Right now, County is offering a starting pay of $27.00/hr,...

  23. Toughest Block in MCC system?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to MsBruiser's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hmmm...let's see. I agree with cardiacRN2006 that Block 1 was difficult because you had to study, answer questions the "nursing" way, everything is just new. I was used to studying for a test the...

  24. Has anyone taken A&P through MCC?

    BrokePHIBroke replied to AmericanChai's topic in Arizona Nursing

    If you have Mincley, I feel sorry for you. I would focus on bones, identifying types of tissues (smooth, skeletal, cardiac, endothelial, etc...) and cellular processes like mitosis. It's been awhile,...

  25. Maricopa Skills Center

    BrokePHIBroke replied to PaSsIoN_4_NuRsInG's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Hey, did you know if you go this route it is a lot faster, they just started doing it at MCC, i don't know if they do it everywhere else. I believe if you do an EMT program, which is 1 year, you can...