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Since I have not worked as a NP as of yet I really won't have a prevouis stats or any numbers of productivity. Were do suggest that I find stats that I would be able to become familiar with? Very helpful. Thank you.

Thanks, sounds like you have your hands full. Excellent!

Thanks fo info. Helps to get perspective. Rossi

You can find really good info and review with the certification books for your area of work. For example, mine is the CCRN. Yours may be an acute floor or surgical or long term, either way look up the certifation you could get in your area of work and buy a study book with a CD. The question review with answers is a wonderful way to review. And who knows you may descide to take a seminar and eventually get certified. All so many of the sight like BLS and ACLS have nice reviews on them. Hope this helps.

HI all, I'm new to this site. There are some very wise words being exchanged and I thought that I may pick a few of your brains. I am a year away from graduating with ANP. I've been in critical care for 13 years and feel pretty comfortable there. However, I am still exploring my options. My question is for those who are in this area or have any knowledge: How did you negotiate your contracts? Are you under the entire intensivists practice ( 6 doctors in ours...)? Did you negotiate bonuses for productivity? Weekend, holidays and call? Are you certified for line placements or invasive procedures and if so are you compensated? Educational assistance or experiences for CEU were they negotiated? Pay increases and ability to be a part of growth in research and protocols? Please.... this whole thing makes me a bit nervous. I want to be in an enviroment that I love, but I don't want to be taken advantage of especially with the liability involved. Please share thoughts!!! Also, anyone take a review course for adult and critical care NP? I'm looking and am not sure of which ones are best. Thanks for input! Rossi