jensfbay

jensfbay BSN, DNP

ICU, Triage, Home Health, primary care FNP

experienced RN, novice NP

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  1. Advice on thriving as a PCP in FQHCs

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My heart belongs to the community health center and the population it serves, but as a new provider, I find myself feeling torn because the pay is so low and we are so overworked. For those of you who...

  2. FQHC income cap?

    jensfbay replied to amalay's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    not sure if this is still active. there definitely needs to be more transparency in NP pay. An FQHC in Washington, they pay $55/hour for NP without NP experience. $70 something is the highest

  3. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

    jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you and apologies for the late response. this is a community health clinic, primary care residency for FNPs. It's tough because we see patients 3 (if not 4) days a week. We see a lot of

  4. Transition into Walk in Clinic or Urgent Care

    jensfbay replied to asil17's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    do you recommend a specific bootcamp? there seems to be quite a few and very expensive but seems worth

  5. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

    jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I fortunately got into a residency program, so I’m in the middle of it right now. It’s tough but im learning so much! Good luck on your future

  6. Recently Passed ANCC Exam: How I Prepared

    jensfbay replied to tc3791's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you so much for this article! This is just what I needed to read right

  7. Nurse Practitioner Residencies

    jensfbay replied to JuiceBoxHero's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am waiting to hear from one this week and will let you know. There are a couple of them in my area and are all reputable. I am an FNP student graduating in June. My plan B is if I don't get this...

  8. Undecided on which FNP Certification Exam to Take

    jensfbay replied to abva17's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ANCC. This is my reason: I was under the impression that you can continue to have your license or renew if you don't practice anymore with a BC (ANCC) certification. Please correct me if I'm...

  9. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We have very limited number of clinics that provide residency programs, so I plan on signing up to do Thrive AP (formerly known as MidlevelU) for a year as a novice NP. Has anybody done this program?...

  10. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

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

    I’m sorry that has been your experience. I hope it has gotten better for you. I can only imagine how hard that could

  11. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

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

    Let's be kind to one another and stay professional please. Thank

  12. As a new NP, did you do a residency program?

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

    Thank you, Etoile. I'm glad you're doing just fine without having done one. I'm starting to get my cohort together and see if we could all sign up for ThriveAP as a group. How are you liking Pediatric...

  13. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    what an interesting advise, phil. Unfortunately, my current university does not have a PMHNP program ? I think that would've been a really good option otherwise.

  14. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd like your non-judgmental advice please I'm on my last year of my DNP FNP program and becoming more and more interested in becoming a PMHNP. My school does not offer PMHNP, so I do not have...

  15. NP school, did you pull a loan or paid in cash?

    jensfbay replied to Sam. W's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I maybe a minority here. I have two kids, work part time, with a spouse who is supporting us, and I'm in my last year of 3 year DNP program. I took a loan to pay 50% of my tuition. The other 50% was...

  16. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    Thank you for such a solid advice and for giving me some creative ways on how I can incorporate psych into my clinicals & future practice as an FNP. Yes, I do see some opportunities for NPs...

  17. FNP jobs with RN schedule: 3-12 hours shifts

    jensfbay posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Other than hospital or inpatient, where else can I find an FNP job that has the 3-12 hour shift schedule? I don't mind working every other weekends.

  18. FNP jobs with RN schedule: 3-12 hours shifts

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

    thanks for your comment, Steph. I have thought about working inpatient as an FNP, and a few hospitals here have a year long fellowship/training program for new grads FNP to work inpatient. I think...

  19. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    Thank you! That's anther great and specific suggestion- geri-psych rotation. I understand your comment about the tuition assistance and low pay in teaching. That's definitely a factor to consider....

  20. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    That's a great suggestion, WestCoastSunRN!. Do you happen to know if it's appropriate for NP students to get a psych clinical rotation? I would very much like to request that (I go to a brick and...

  21. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    thank you, umbdude! you've got some really good info

  22. last year of FNP school but want PMHNP

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

    thank you for your comment, umbdude. I am an RN with 15 years experience and a bachelors in psychology. My RN and non-RN experience include the following: inpatient trauma, triage, internship with...

  23. FNP jobs with RN schedule: 3-12 hours shifts

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

    new grads in UC? WOW!! did they get any training prior to starting

  24. FNP jobs with RN schedule: 3-12 hours shifts

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

    I'm glad I'm not the only one. Yeah, I think corrections is a great idea.

  25. FNP jobs with RN schedule: 3-12 hours shifts

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

    thank you. I think I'll need primary care experience first to work Urgent care,