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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 come accustomed to from working in the hospital for...

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 pts a day consistently. I bill accurately, and hav...

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 there has been some turnover at Banner and they ar...

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 from my practice) on a Saturday only per-diem basis....

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 just tell them. Better to hear it from me than someon...

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 scenario and you have to choose DDX's and order diagnos...

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. I am MSN prepared and was offered a job at my fir...

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 feet and back.

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, educating on the meds, infant care, self care, et...

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 give me a glimpse into a bigger picture that I didn't...

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 concepts that were discussed in class were tangible...

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 health conditions, THAT would be foolish. Your doc...

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

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 soften it up. The volunteers fill them up and put t...

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 not to read TOO MUCH into what is going on and just...

Samiracle (like it's a miracle) Secret Love (On the US, the baby's fingers were doing the sign language for "love", so the parents thought it was a secret message to them...LOL) Kunta Kinte (Yes, they were African Am...what a sad name...if you've eve...

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 feeling!

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 fingerprint clearance card, you will have to pay for this t...

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 "seasoned" RN to new-grad ratio. From my experience as a n...

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 starting new grads at $27/hr and $29 if you were an...

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 practice tests that help with role development. Don't ...

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 transfer in this last semester from other schools,...

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, $20,000 bonus for a 1 year contract (they are trying t...

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 night before and acing it, but then I got a smack in t...

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, but I remember there were slides and practicals t...