LaeDeesNP

LaeDeesNP has 4 years experience and specializes in OB/GYN, Med/Surg, Family Practice.

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1. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

   LaeDeesNP replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

   Hi rroo, I would leave it out. As you said, it's not very competitive; but also, you are already giving them your GPA from your major nursing courses from your BSN. In the working world, it's not recommended to put it in anymore anyways. There are ...

2. CEUs as part of total compensation package... Looking for input!

   LaeDeesNP posted a topic in NP

   Hi all, I'm looking for information about how CEUs have been included in total compensation packages. We all know that they are necessary to maintain our respective certifications. I'd like to hear what everyone is getting from their employers, rega...

3. Wanting to leave the hospital & work in primary care. Will I be penalized once a FNP?

   LaeDeesNP replied to caitiecait's topic in NP

   Yes, it's definitely possible to get a job in women's health as an FNP. In fact, some people would encourage you to go the FNP route instead of WHNP to broaden your horizons. I don't know where I stand on that topic yet, but I can tell you that I dec...

4. Wanting to leave the hospital & work in primary care. Will I be penalized once a FNP?

   LaeDeesNP replied to caitiecait's topic in NP

   I'm not an FNP (I'm a WHNP) but I figured I'd weigh in anyways... :-) I think the simple answer to your question is: no. The more complicated answer is: it would depend on the jobs you apply to once you graduate and are ready to work as an FNP. If y...

5. Financial Aid Letter - Vanderbilt

   LaeDeesNP replied to MedVision's topic in NP

   Oh, well either way, good luck! I know the waiting process is excruciating and seems to pass very sloooooowly. :-) Think positively!

6. Financial Aid Letter - Vanderbilt

   LaeDeesNP replied to MedVision's topic in NP

   I didn't attend Vanderbilt however, I would think it's safe to assume that the Financial Aid office wouldn't bother processing and evaluating your packet if you hadn't been accepted. That's just my Congrats!

7. NP vs. PA

   LaeDeesNP replied to mondkmondk's topic in NP

   Just so you know, there are one-year Adult NP programs out there at very respectable universities. They are INTENSE and expensive, but worth it if you are concerned with years spent in school, out of work, or working part-time. Personally, I'm votin...

8. Addicts!!! NURSES How do you seperate addicts from pts. who really are in pain?!

   LaeDeesNP replied to chasemelony's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with Katherined. I remember, very clearly, being taught that pain is SUBJECTIVE. It is what a person says it is, for them, which is why we have multiple pain scales. Yes, there are objective s/s to measure, chart and follow BUT it is still su...

9. Need to Connect with NPs

   LaeDeesNP replied to sissykim's topic in NP

   If you are a member of a professional organization, at times they have advertisements of nurse practitioner news (local, national meetings in various locations) in their publications. I would try LinkedIn.com to reach out to those in your area. Maybe...

10. WHNP Jobs - DC, MD, Northern VA

    LaeDeesNP posted a topic in Virginia

    Hi everyone! I posted this in the Advanced Practice section but wanted to also put it here as it may help the responses. I'm reaching out looking for any advice or leads on jobs in the northern VA, MD, or DC areas. My husband and I are relocating to ...

11. what is an okay GPA to put on your resume?

    LaeDeesNP replied to nurse441's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told by professional resume advisers to include your GPA if it's 3.50 or above. That is, if you want to include it on your resume. I don't think it being left off your resume will make or break your chances of an interview.

12. Looking for advice from VA/MD/DC NPs

    LaeDeesNP replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in NP

    Thank you for the reply. :) It was very helpful. We're aware that the cost of living in and around the DC area is high, so we're trying to find the best areas that would suit our needs. Thankfully, my husband's job should not be based out of DC so th...

13. Looking for advice from VA/MD/DC NPs

    LaeDeesNP replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in NP

    Also, if anyone knows of any WHNP job leads or contacts in the area, I'd be glad to hear them!

14. Looking for advice from VA/MD/DC NPs

    LaeDeesNP posted a topic in NP

    Hi all! I'm looking for advice regarding NP practice in the Virginia, Maryland, and DC areas. I am a WHNP looking for work and considering the area as my husband has a job offer there. I'm wondering what your opinions are of the separate areas in te...

15. take exam tomorrow

    LaeDeesNP replied to pedspnp's topic in NP

    Good Luck!!! Let us know how it goes! I'll get your celebration started *wine.