lannisz

lannisz

primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, NICU

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  1. Locum tenens nurse practitioner? Travel NP?

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

    That all sounds great...so glad this has been a positive experience for you! Keep us updated - I want to hear about your experiences because this definitely sounds like something i may consider in the...

  2. 2 potential jobs!!!

    lannisz replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's so exciting! What company are you working with? If for some reason my new offer falls through I'm going to consider Locum Tenens (always good to have a plan

  3. Wanted to share my good news!

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I know my last few posts have been very negative and whiny - I've been so miserable at my current job....well guess what? I have just been offered a job with my ideal hours, great pay, full...

  4. 1 month notice?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a written agreement, that I signed at my employer saying the position is "at will" and that either party can end the employment relationship with 1 month notice. It goes on to say that the...

  5. To top it off - I didn't get paid!!!

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I thought I could wait it out while I look for another job - but guess what? Today is payday and I didn't get paid!!!! What the he**? The manager said she "missed a deadline so nobody got...

  6. To top it off - I didn't get paid!!!

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

    Thank you!!! You are

  7. new FNP, already burning out

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

    I know money isn't everything, but right now I am nervous about the economy. That being said I have applied for 2 positions...once I have somewhere to leap, I am outta

  8. Locum tenens nurse practitioner? Travel NP?

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

    I simply googled "locum tenens nurse practitioner" and came up with a list of websites. There are even a couple of RN travel companies that find placments for NP's. I think Aureus was one. Also, the...

  9. new FNP, already burning out

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

    In my state (Oregon) FNP's are not required to work under a physician - so there IS no supervising physician. The clinic is run and staffed completely by NP's! Stupid me, I thought that would make it...

  10. new FNP, already burning out

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

    Thanks for your replies. prairieNP my compensation is 80,000/yr for fulltime, with no benefits. I only wish it was the

  11. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    lannisz replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I've noticed in my area (west coast) that the school DOES matter. It's not so much the name of the school, but whether it was an ONLINE program or not. I had no problem getting preceptors when I...

  12. Providers in the Military

    lannisz replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am also curious - I have seen job openings for FNP's to work (as civilians) at military hospitals with a license from any state since they are federal facilities. Anyone have experience with this?...

  13. what is wrong with this advisor? Power trip?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How would you guys deal with this? I am due to graduate with my MS/FNP in June. My program advisor seems determined to find some reason to fail me. All my grades this year in classes and clinicals...

  14. How hard are the NP boards to pass?

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

    Did any of you take the Margaret Fitzgerald course? Did you find it helpful? I'm trying to decide whether to do the Fitzgerald course in Los Angeles or the Barkley assoc course in Seattle after I...

  15. what is wrong with this advisor? Power trip?

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

    Yes, i asked about that...he said "I should know according to the APA 4th edition" - correct if I'm wrong...but aren't we supposed to be using the 5TH edition since

  16. what is wrong with this advisor? Power trip?

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

    I am going to be meeting with another professor who I trust and who also is in a position to provide some insight and advice. I am not the only student the advisor is behaving this way

  17. normal to dread clinicals?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have 6 months to go to finish my FNP. Out of all my rotations, there has only been one that I liked and could actually see myself working in that type of setting. The others have been so incredibly...

  18. FRIED: 6 months to FNP and feeling down

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't believe I graduate with my MS/FNP in 6 months. I'm absolutely fried. I'm doing well in school (full-time) but between working night shift on the weekends, attending classes 2 full days per...

  19. FRIED: 6 months to FNP and feeling down

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

    Good to know it can be done! Thanks for your encouragement

  20. HELP! Camp Farnsworth in VT? Hidden Falls, Skylark Ranch in CA?

    lannisz posted a topic in Camp

    I have been called about two camp nursing positions for this summer. One is Camp Farnsworth in Vermont. The other is for Hidden Falls and/or Skylark Ranch in the Santa Cruz mountains of California. I...

  21. Fastest way to make the most money?

    lannisz posted a topic in Travel

    Is there a best and fast way to make the most money as a traveler? Due to a personal/family issue I need to make a large amount of money in a short period of time. I do not want to have to go into...

  22. Fastest way to make the most money?

    lannisz replied to lannisz's topic in Travel

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I'll try to find an agency

  23. Problem focused office visits - ideas for forms?

    lannisz posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I am in primary care clinicals for my FNP. My preceptor doesn't like the form she currently uses in her practice because it is designed for a complete H & P visit. We looked at the various...

  24. Ideas for finding clinical sites.

    lannisz replied to BChapp3182's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Try $5000 per semester....also, we have been told we MUST have a formal contract between the university and the preceptor before we can do clinicals there, can only do clinical hours during the actual...

  25. How do you feel about taking pictures with your patients?

    lannisz replied to nurse79's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I accept graciously. It's a