OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. As nurses we are all exposed to some form of stress, the good and bad. I am curious to find out what you guys do to let off some steam and release some stress. Keep it clean! For me I started doing...
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    NP Salaries

    New grad here. Will be working 4 shifts per week. Starting at 105K with $2500 for CMEs. Located down south.
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    Realistic Facts About FNP in Northeast Ohio

    That's pretty low. Nurses with a few years experience can make that working some extra
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    DEA, should employer pay?

    Most of the interviews that I have been on with different organizations will cover all onboarding
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    1st NP Job: Pain Management, bad move?

    Hi! Any updates on your career in pain management? I'm in a similar position that you were in. I interviewed at a few spine and pain places. The first one wants me to see 20-25 pt's per day, the...
  6. That's great. I'm still going through the interview process as well. Just be
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    Salary range means?

    That's just ridiculous and hard to fathom. As a provider, I would certainly like to earn more than I would make working as a nurse. All that education and you are not getting properly
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    NP in pain management

    Any NPs here in pain management? I am a new grad FNP with a specialty in ortho. Any thoughts or experiences in this field? It seems like this field has many benefits in the long
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    NP in pain management

    Seems like a legit place and not a pill mill. I'll have the opportunity to do procedures such as nerve and joint injections. I feel like this place is very similar to my orthopedic rotation in sports...
  10. Some questions I came across were: 1. Tell me about yourself? 2. Why do you want to get into (insert field/specialty)? 3. Tell me about an incident....what would you do if...tell me about a time when...
  11. I am a new grad myself and have had several interviews. They are all different with questions ranging from behavioral type questions to clinical
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    NP Salaries

    Nice read. Very
  13. So I have a second interview coming up, this time it's to interview with the director of the organization. My first interview was a panel style with 3 to 4 interviewers and I felt intimidated even...
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    2nd interview for NP position

    Thank you! It is a primary care clinic. This interview was way more
  15. The one I looked into was 60K/yr, $500 for CME, FT employee benefits. No guarantees if you will be hired post-fellowship. Also, 20K sign-on bonus for a 2-year commitment into the
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Hey all, Just wanted to know who is considering going to Duke for their FNP next fall. I know it's still early to apply, but the deadline is just around the
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    It took me a good 2 months to really polish my statement of purpose. I only applied to Duke, so for me it was go big or go home. I thought I bombed my interview (phone). Then was relieved when the...
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    NP residency/fellowship

    I recently learned UNC had am orthopedic fellowship program. It's 2 years long. I'm also considering the CHS UC fellowship when I'm done with school. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for...
  19. Try to understand the concepts instead of memorization. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
  20. Please avoid diploma mills. Just saying! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Considering home health

    Hey guys, I'm considering switching over to home health. I've been in nursing now for 4 years and have worked in ICU and the ED. I also have a background in respiratory therapy, which I did for 5...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Hey, what board review books do you
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    Considering home health

    Thanks for your input everyone! I think for now, I'll stick to my current place of employment and tough it out until i finish grad
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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    I can't live without my netflix Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Are too many certifications a bad thing?

    The overly confident ask no questions type scare the daylights out of me! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on