CoryRN

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1. Ok, let's be honest about NP salaries

   CoryRN replied to yellow finch's topic in NP

   Western salaries seem to be a bit higher. My first job was for a community health center and starting salary was only $60,00 but there was loan repayment to account for. After 3-4 years of experience it seems many folks are making 80-90000 per year...

2. Considering a move to Boise...

   CoryRN replied to Stitchie's topic in Idaho

   I hope you didn't take me too seriously when I said stay away. My comments were more directed at cost of living increases related to real estate price increases from the influx of people from more expensive markets. It has affected our home prices....

3. Considering a move to Boise...

   CoryRN replied to Stitchie's topic in Idaho

   We have too many people moving to Boise, please stay away!! We like people to like Boise but we don't need anymore people moving here!! Okay, if you must move here, St. Lukes and St. Als are both very good hospitals. The nurses I know make in the 2...

4. NHSC for CNMs?

   CoryRN replied to LizzyBennet's topic in NP

   Hi LizzyBennet, I am a former scholar, FNP. I met many CNM NHSC scholars who didn't have a job 1 year plus after graduation. That was 2-3 years ago so maybe things have improved. If you are seriously considering the NHSC scholarship, please look i...

5. Would you recommend getting FNP degree?

   CoryRN replied to Serenyd's topic in NP

   I am an FNP and I love being an FNP. Certainly I am busy, see lots of patients, but am constantly reminded by my patients why I chose to become an NP. They are constantly saying I take more time, explain more to them, and they are happy to see an N...

6. practice without physician involvement?

   CoryRN replied to krazyhopnurse21's topic in NP

   Oregon and Idaho are also states that have no collaborative agreement with physicians. NPs are completely independent providers, able to hang their own shingle if they want.

7. Which NP specialty is most needed?

   CoryRN replied to My409's topic in NP

   Yes, I do think it is worth the effort to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. I am of the belief that you should choose whichever specialty would interest you the most, however I am also of the opinion that FNPs are somewhat more marketable in ...

8. New, looking to talk with NPs

   CoryRN replied to Roaen's topic in NP

   I am an FNP who went to a "bridge" program and I am also a NHSC scholar. My program did not grant a BSN, just bridged to an MS in Nursing. If you have questions, feel free to contact me directly and I would be happy to answer any questions. I am c...

9. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   CoryRN replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Just a quick note... never posted before. I am an FNP and many of my friends and colleagues are PAs. In fact some of my preceptors in school were PAs. I believe it is what you make of it. I good provider is just that, a good health care provider,...

10. National Health Service Corps

    CoryRN replied to jdewkz's topic in NP

    Good luck with your nurse practitioner program. I am a national health service corps scholar and you can contact me if you still have questions regarding the corps or about the scholarship. I have one more year left in my NP program and have a good...