Alicia777

Alicia777 MSN, NP

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  1. How to become an RN first assistant

    Alicia777 replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

    Is this addressed to me? I live in the Boston-area. 120K/yr which is slightly higher than the average for a first year NP, although I am an experienced nurse. I was an OR nurse for quite a while...

  2. Why does everyone say that they "consigned" a drug waste.....

    Alicia777 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Lol Dila

  3. Brian Short News

    Alicia777 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    Just read the story online. So sad. May he and his family rest in

  4. Explaining the NP role to pts and everybody else

    Alicia777 replied to npstudent22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I find it rare that patients these days (at least here in the Boston-area) don't know what an NP is. I always introduce myself as the Nurse Practitioner that's working with your surgeon, Dr. X. I tell...

  5. Lost my NP job Friday

    Alicia777 replied to gettingbsn2msn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Wondering how things have turned out OP? Any update for

  6. Locum Tenens NPs

    Alicia777 replied to Missy89's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the Boston suburbs I've been quoted $75/hr. Seems like a good gig but like PP said, I'd get a year of experience

  7. FNP > RNFA (DNP question)

    Alicia777 replied to Julia77's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I'm a new FNP/RNFA. The DNP part offers no edge. Focus on getting an internship with a surgeon as the PP suggested and also look into a PeriOP 101 courses offered by local colleges. I'm happy to...

  8. Billing questions (and other cures for insomnia)

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello! I have a couple questions regarding billing especially for you NPs that work in hospitals alongside MDs. I was surprised to find out that the PA I work with has not been billing for her...

  9. Billing questions (and other cures for insomnia)

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

    Yes, of course. PAs are not independent billers, but can still also retain 85% of the physician fee while working along side of him or her (as with first assisting in the OR). My question though...

  10. AANP failed

    Alicia777 replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's all I used. And I passed.. Never hurts to use more than one study guides

  11. Need negotiating advice!

    Alicia777 replied to athomas2244's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good for you! I like the second offer better. Having both inpatient and outpatient experience will make you a very strong NP with ability to work anywhere.. As for negotiating because of your...

  12. Help! I need to quit my first nursing job after 3 months

    Alicia777 replied to meggers13's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds awful. Agree on getting out but I would really recommend trying to leave professionally and give two weeks. I would be worried a 'medical leave' from a job could cause you problems getting the...

  13. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Is OP suppose to feel badly that you 'only' make a certain amount and work 80 hours a week? I never quite understand why some posters wouldn't promote the best for their peers... By the way $60/hr is...

  14. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    I disagree. You can't accept whatever is offered, this is different than being a new grad RN. Negotiate, negotiate until you both are

  15. More general questions

    Alicia777 replied to fetchfelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's a big investment in both time and money to decide to go to NP school. I didn't fully realize what I was getting myself into! I was an 'regular' RN for 15 years and it was combination of wanting...

  16. New NP/RNFA advice?

    Alicia777 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello. I just finished my RNFA certification but unfortunately most of my hours (175 to become certified) were spent holding retractors or a camera. I feel like I never was able to get a grasp of the...

  17. Cape Cod to Boston Commute

    Alicia777 replied to apaula's topic in General Nursing

    That commute sounds like a deal-breaker to me. That's 20 hours weekly spent in your car?? I don't know, I'd probably take the doctors office job. That's still solid experience and you won't go...

  18. New NP/RNFA advice?

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

    Thank you both, true

  19. Clubbing is the New Black

    Alicia777 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    There had to be

  20. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Did you get an official offer letter with the pay rate? She can't just decide to change your offer on day

  21. Dear New Grad Nurse

    Alicia777 replied to ashrose1992's topic in General Nursing

    It gets easier. You're not expected to know it all and you shouldn't pretend to. Be patient with

  22. How to become an RN first assistant

    Alicia777 replied to almost.a.male.rn's topic in Operating Room

    I just completed my certification last month. I'm a FNP/RNFA.. Here's what my program prerequisites were: -Current RN license -BLS certification -CNOR certified or eligible, with CNOR attained prior...

  23. What is the least stressful high paying nursing specialty?

    Alicia777 replied to celtickimba's topic in General Nursing

    The million dollar question. The jobs can be found but it's a combination of preparation, luck, and

  24. ER NPs PLEASE HELP

    Alicia777 replied to Leila's mom FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your workplace will most likely have an Uptodate subscription and then you can just remotely sign in on your smart phone

  25. ER NPs PLEASE HELP

    Alicia777 replied to Leila's mom FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an ER NP but I do consult on these patients occasionally and I'd say AgileMD is a great free app. Juan suggested it actually and there's a ton of info on there including snipets like this: Acute...