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Hi, I just returned from a month in Uganda working (volunteer) for CURE international's pediatric-neuro hospital. Amazing experience - life changing in fact. As an FNP I was feeling pretty burned out. Being there restored my faith and my calling to t...

Anybody have any experience working as a Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner? I've been exploring websites that seem to have many positions open, kind of like travel nursing assignments but for NP's instead. Anybody done this before? I would like to find...

Hi, do any of you know how one can get a position teaching online courses for nursing programs? How do I find out what schools have positions open for online faculty? I am an FNP and have an MSN. Thanks.

Hi, I am currently doing a Locum Tenens position (i.e, Travel) as a nurse practitioner. I have been an FNP for 3 years and have experience with all ages. My current position is covering for an NP on maternity leave for 3 months. This has been a great...

Hi all, I have been unable to find a full time/perm position in my area and have always wanted to try Locum Tenens. I have found a position 3 hours from home in a family practice clinic. They need an NP to fill a temporary need while their NP is on a...

Hi All, I haven't been on the forum for awhile. 2 weeks ago I had my yearly evaluation and I felt like I was ambushed. When I walked in the room to meet with my supervisor, I was surprised to see the clinic director and office manager in the room as...

Thanks for all your supportive comments guys...it is difficult not to take it personally. Rejection is tough. Especially because i know I did my very best and worked my A** off. I felt strong initially and that I was doing the right thing by resignin...

Hi all, I started a new NP job back in December working for a pediatric practice. There are 7 physicians who all seem like very nice, dedicated people. I took the job knowing my expected days of work would be Fri 9-7, Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5 and Mondays 9-...

Thank you. You are so right that I need to clarify my role and scope of practice with them. I'm just not sure where and who to start with. The practice seems to decide everything "as a team" and there is no "top dog" to go to. I had to have 7 separat...

Yes, I am a new grad. However, I have been told there were other NP's who have worked there in the past and left because of this type of treatment. They didn't like feeling so controlled. Sometimes the hovering makes me feel more secure, but other ti...

i am an fnp who graduated last june. as a nurse i worked in peds, nicu and ob/gyn.

I still don't have a contract. I keep asking about it and keep getting told it's in the works.....?

I have a family situation that I am extremely concerned about and don't know what to do. I could really use some advice. My parents are in their early 80's and took my older sister (age 47) into their home 5 months ago to care for her. My sister has ...

Very true, thank you...I am writing a letter to her doctor with details about the home situation. He won't give me any info about the situation due to HIPAA, but at least I can inform him about what's really going on at the home of his patient and ho...

Thank you. It's so true of my situation as well that advice is met with hostile ("how could you even suggest such a thing...she's your sister!") reactions. They refuse offers of help. Still, I struggle every day with guilt.

Please, don't rush to make a decision! I made a mistake and took the first position I was offered because I felt I had to get an NP position right away. I knew the place had a bad rep but took the job anyway and I ended up in a very bad position and ...

Don't give up! Think about what type position you really want and send a resume/cover letter there. I was interested in working with peds and even though I am an FNP I have a lot of work experience with the peds population. Anyway, I went through the...

I left first nursing job in CCU after 10 weeks - preceptor was a psycho (literally) who had stopped taking her meds. Almost left nursing because of her...but decided to try a position at a different hospital. Had new position in 1 week after quitting...

I'm wondering what my responsibility is after finally getting out of a bad work situation (Friday was my last day.) It wasn't just bad business practices or abusing, overworking, not paying and being horrible to employees. There are other ethical/le...

Hi all, I am a new FNP and have been working since May in a rural primary care/urgent care clinic. I don't want to sound like a winer, but I am exhausted. Most days I see 20-25 patients back to back no breaks. Sometimes I'm really scared because I ha...

Yes, see your doctor! Also, consider what kind of shoes you are wearing - make sure you have the right type for your feet...some need more support of their feet in different areas depending on their arches. 12 hr shifts are tough on just about any fl...

Did you report him after you left the job? I'm wondering what my responsibility is after finally getting out of a bad work situation (yesterday was my last day.) It wasn't just bad business practices or being horrible to employees...there are other e...

Because this causes increases in unemployment insurance most smart employers will simply pay off the two weeks. Of course the OPs employers have already shown their business sense. Apply for the unemployment. Its already been paid for. David Carpent...

OK, so you all have heard me complain about the terrible place I currently work. The good news is I have accepted a new position and it starts December 15th. So, I gave my employer 4 weeks notice as soon as I was offered the new position. Last nig...

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 future. good luck!