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  1. Canadian RN, taking US NP program online?

    globalRN replied to elproducto's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was a Canadian living abroad when I did my NP through SUNYSB. I am registered as an NP in both Canada and the US. The quality of NP education is better in the US(dont flame me but how can it be...

  2. Help! ideas on getting along with a MD who dislikes NPs

    globalRN replied to westcoastgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the new MD sounds insecure. Agree with posters that u need to talk with her first before taking it up the chain of command. Let her know that sort of hostile communication is unacceptable in a firm...

  3. Any dual-certified NPs/APNs? What about the number of practice hours for each???

    globalRN replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    unless the employer pays for the certs and the time and money to meet the requirements, it isnt worth it. I decided to just let AOCNP lapse...if I need it down the road(I dont anticipate so) I can...

  4. Has anyone ever used NP central to post a resume?

    globalRN replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    probably not that useful and would hate to leave my CV online in

  5. Hospital rounding

    globalRN replied to West12FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    we work 7.5 hr days but often end up working unpaid OT, no coffee breaks and rushed lunch we round on 20-28 inpatients ...usually 20-25 patients we do admissions during the day we coordinate the...

  6. Didn't pass aanp...

    globalRN replied to nursing 101's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    well, u still have pen,beta lactams, septra and doxy giving amoxil and doxy should cover most pneumonias and give atypical coverage too I understand that AANP tends to be more clinically relevant...

  7. How useful are certifications for NPs?

    globalRN replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think having a basic cert is enough. I dont have my certs paid for nor do I get extra

  8. APEA - Exam Review?

    globalRN replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If u are studying for the FNP or ANP exam the fitgerald book and her CDs should be enough to pass ANCC or

  9. Demand for WHNPs?

    globalRN replied to Hushi05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    WHNP is a not available in Canada FNP would be more versatile. Correct me if I am wrong, WHNPs have the lowest salaries as they usually work with underserved

  10. Compensation Questions

    globalRN replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought health and dental benefits are usually pretty standard what about 3 wks vacation? paid stat holidays? how bout registration certification

  11. frustrated with "online" NP schools

    globalRN replied to Betty004's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to a state university masters program that is distance learning. It is an excellent program with 880 clinical hours to graduate. I was well prepared for graduation, we had student interaction...

  12. Yay! I've almost graduated... now how the heck do I find a job?

    globalRN replied to 1234Nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    look into medhunters.com(they have changed their name, but google will take u there) medhunters helped me land my first NP job. If u r willing to relocate and wish to come to alberta, canada...there...

  13. NP salary too low?

    globalRN replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with nomadcrna...I work as hard as the docs I work with ...often I work

  14. Overnights hangover - one day off

    globalRN replied to WillowNMe's topic in General Nursing

    listen to your body....u only have the one when u r young, u don't think of aches, pains and illness. when u get to my age, u wish u had taken better care of ur

  15. Is medical marijuana effective for cancer patients?

    globalRN replied to annacat's topic in Oncology

    it works for some people ....for others it doesnt I remember one patient's family made marijuana brownies and shared it with another patient for his nausea...i think it worked for him. I remember...

  16. Do grades matter when applying for a job as a New Grad?

    globalRN replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    the problem with a GPA 4.0 is there is nowhere to go but down until u finish. That was a source of stress for me until the last semester. :)I realized it really didn't matter. What mattered was...

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

    globalRN replied to LaeDeesNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My employer is willing to pay for CEU but u need to submit your request: Up to 3000.00/yr As I am an employee, it makes more sense taxwise for me to get that as a benefit rather than to use my...

  18. NP salary too low?

    globalRN replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    'I live in the South. I was offered a position at $60K annual, 2 wks vacay, 1 week and $1500 for CME, bonus if I "earned my keep" according to wRVU system. No insurance, no disability, and only 2%...

  19. Well it looks like it's time to get off my lazy butt

    globalRN replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hope u dont live in a region where there are harsh winter driving conditions. One of the factors which decided my choice of workplace was proximity to home. I live in an area where winter driving can...

  20. S/O of NP wage thread re: tangible and intangible COL issues

    globalRN replied to linearthinker's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    there is more to a job than the salary perks count: we receive financial sponsorship to conferences up to 3000 dollars/yr paid CME days 4 wks vac , 6 days of personal leave all the stats (10 or is...

  21. Np Question Pay!!!

    globalRN replied to Hawaii2LasVegas's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Alberta Health Services range for NP salary: 84,000 to 118,000/yr salary and doesnt include benefits which are pretty good. I think I read that somewhere very recently. i dont work for AHS. They did...

  22. I passed AANP FNP exam!

    globalRN replied to FNPdude74's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    congratulations

  23. No blood transfusion r/t high WBC??

    globalRN replied to Aeterna's topic in Oncology

    that is probably what was going thru his mind. I don't order PRBC transfusions without considering the chance that the patient will end up with an ischemic event/thrombus which would add to their...

  24. Not sure of myself anymore...

    globalRN replied to cccormier's topic in International Nursing

    don't worry...i was shy and quiet too, Time and experience will coax u out of your

  25. Stress in Nursing?

    globalRN replied to Toaster's topic in International Nursing

    every job has its stressors. The only thing you can do...is do your best for your patients with the time and resources available to you. If you need more...ask for whatever u need to do ur job....