Alicia777

Alicia777 MSN, NP

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  1. question to NPs

    Alicia777 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was in your shoes. I started NP school as a 35 year old. I became pregnant with my daughter early into that first year. I had my daughter and then became pregnant with my second when she was 9...

  2. Nurse practitioners and Hair Transplantation

    Alicia777 replied to Tanner23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Contact your local BON. Anyone here would just be guessing unless they're doing that job in your

  3. Not working as an np

    Alicia777 replied to LookForward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Salary is a huge reason. Many new NPs aren't willing to make the same pay and take on more responsibility or worse, take a pay

  4. Decent new grad pay

    Alicia777 replied to ashonman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I was offered my current position they offered me $5 less/hr than I was currently making as an RN. I countered for my RN salary and they agreed. Come to find out the health insurance costs more...

  5. Any Strategies for leaving when you're suppose to?

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a month into my new job as a inpatient surgical NP and it frustrates me how I can never get out on time! I leave between 45mins-1hr late daily. It's seems as if we're only starting sign out at...

  6. new job package

    Alicia777 replied to nomadicnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are healthy now but you never know what tomorrow brings! I just had to have my appendix taken out emergently to the tune of 10K, glad I had health

  7. Do I need to keep RN license active?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, calm down. Do you work for the board? It's a scam because now I'm paying for 2 licenses that call me an RN. That's my opinion, that ok with you?

  8. Do I need to keep RN license active?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mehhh. What a scam. Ok thanks

  9. Prn/part time pay

    Alicia777 replied to Nursetonp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think given the fact that they won't be paying your benefits and you're as experienced as the $60/hr person I think you should ask for $50/hr. It doesn't hurt to ask and you'll always be kicking...

  10. Hygiene After Hospital Shift

    Alicia777 replied to nifty_n's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, shower when I get home. I can't get over feeling like I have a germy film on my skin and begin to cook dinner for my family like that, but that's just me

  11. Family NP in hospital and FA?

    Alicia777 replied to BriGuy31's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, it's possible to work first assist and primarily day shifts as an FNP. It took me a year to find the position, but it's out

  12. Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    Alicia777 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm 3 weeks into my NP position after being an RN for almost 15 yrs. Its definitely different! My position is inpatient surgical with assisting in the OR and my most recent background is as an OR...

  13. Should I take a job that pays less in order to be home at night with my child?

    Alicia777 replied to kathrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Why not just negotiate up to the salary you would like? They reached out to you, so you should have the upper hand,

  14. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    True, although I would never return to an RN job for pay alone. My hospital had a separate benefits meetings for the nurses who are union and I'm sure they got a better deal. I'm still happy with my...

  15. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No they didn't elaborate on the plan (but didn't withhold information either) and I didn't ask what my monthly costs would be. You're right, now I know for the future this is a question I need to...

  16. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new grad so not all all "productive" yet plus this is an inpatient role so harder to quantify my

  17. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I signed the offer, not a contract. Sorry. I'm an employee at will, with no time requirement. Yes, definitely a learning experience, an expensive

  18. Can I renegotiate after accepting offer?

    Alicia777 replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I did unfortunately sign a contract but I feel like I didn't have the full story in regards to the health insurance costs. It's most likely a lost cause to contact HR and even more so a lawyer but I...

  19. Is a FNP working for a Psychiatrist legal ??

    Alicia777 replied to lmonet82's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm starting a job as a Surgical NP that includes assisting in the OR and post-op for all of the patients on the surgical service which of course includes ICU patients. I'm an FNP. In MA you must have...

  20. What's your go-to for stress relief?

    Alicia777 replied to Brian's topic in Emergency

    Morning yoga and then a day at the spa with a massage and facial, while my little ones spend the day with nana. Actually this is the plan for this

  21. Pregnant & Fainted during Clinical Rotation

    Alicia777 replied to Amy07's topic in General Students

    Hmm. I also nearly passed out but I was early on at about 8 weeks. Blood supply to you and baby are obviously well established in the 3rd tri. Any other symptoms along with feeling lightheaded? SOB?...

  22. How many hours do NPs normally work?

    Alicia777 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm going to be working 2 8's and 2 12's. Like others said it can vary but I think more so in as hospital

  23. Yesterday

    Alicia777 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    'We' Christians?? Please speak for

  24. Seriously thinking of doing agency work. Pros and cons?

    Alicia777 replied to LTCNS's topic in Agency Nurses

    I had a really good experience as a med/surg agency nurse in between jobs. Most everyone was very welcoming and I felt like I fit right in-without having to be subjected to whatever politics were...

  25. I got the job! Now to prepare..

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey there, After searching for over a year I've found the Surgical NP position I've been wanting. I'll be rounding on patients, assisting in OR and following though discharge. I'm very excited but...