OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    What do you guys do to de-stress?

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to TamTamRNBSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to WellNurse83's topic in Advanced Practice

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

    OBigdog26 replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    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?

    OBigdog26 replied to DavidRNNV's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    OBigdog26 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's great. I'm still going through the interview process as well. Just be
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    Salary range means?

    OBigdog26 replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    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

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    OBigdog26 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...
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    I have my first interview Friday and need pointers.

    OBigdog26 replied to WinterWolf90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to TamTamRNBSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nice read. Very
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    2nd interview for NP position

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you! It is a primary care clinic. This interview was way more
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    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner residency/fellowship

    OBigdog26 replied to buttercup9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

    OBigdog26 replied to ryguyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...
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    I took A&P in 2013 ONLINE .. bad idea. Now applying for 2016 spring nursing program. Help?

    OBigdog26 replied to xmilkncookiesx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Try to understand the concepts instead of memorization. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    entry into a nurse practitioner program just as competitive?

    OBigdog26 replied to sakuragirl24's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

    OBigdog26 posted a topic in 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

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey, what board review books do you
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    Considering home health

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in 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?

    OBigdog26 replied to OBigdog26's topic in Health, Stress Management

    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?

    OBigdog26 replied to Ruger8mm's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    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