Mr. Southern NP MSN, APRN, NP

Mr. Southern NP has 15 years experience as a MSN, APRN, NP and specializes in Family Practice.

Latest Activity

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   Evaluating a new offer

   Mr. Southern NP posted a topic in NP

   I have a new job offer and wanted to get some opinions on it. I’ve actually already accepted the position, but as a means to vent a little and see what other thoughts are, I’m posting information for comparison. My current position was chosen a li...
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   Nursing Is No Longer Worth It

   Mr. Southern NP replied to AnonymousSuper's topic in COVID

   I agree with you @Grandpa nurse although I have fallen into the trap of complaining as well, we do get pretty decently compensated. The work is hard, but I’ve got some information from Genesis that explains why. I can definitely relate (and have stat...
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   @LittleMissCardiacRN I’m trying to get back in contact with an acquaintance at another cardiology practice since he said they might have a position coming available soon. I found out the nephrologist that was very interested in hiring me has now reve...
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   @LittleMissCardiacRN no I haven't taken a position yet. I'm waiting to see if there is another cardiac position available, while also still exploring a nephrology position.
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   @LittleMissCardiacRN don’t sweat it too bad. Your work in cardiac ICU has prepared you well for this type of opportunity. The main questions that deviated from the average were along the lines of “how well do you get along with difficult people?”. Th...
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   Sorry for the long absence, my wife just had our third baby. @proofG the difficulties were I regards to the interaction with the physician and potential travel necessary. They were quite up front and didn’t beat around the bush or sugar coat it. I’m ...
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   I went with the suit. After a lot of thought, it seemed most appropriate to dress (as @ToFNPandBeyond said) for a professional position. I think it went over well. It looks highly likely that I could be accepted for the position. Something I plan to ...
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   Promising Job Prospect

   Mr. Southern NP posted a topic in NP

   So I've got another interview, with another cardiologist group. This group seems like a much more realistic option compared to the previous group I interviewed with. This practice has two physicians and 3 NPs. I spoke at length with the physician who...
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   APRN authorization timeline

   Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

   @verene, thanks for the information. So far, I've tested, received certification, and submitted my application for my APRN license. I spoke with someone directly at the Board and they stated once the application has been submitted, it usually takes 1...
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    APRN authorization timeline

    Mr. Southern NP posted a topic in NP

    To those who have recently been through the process, or can remember the details pretty well, what is the real-life timeline of events from completing your AANP FNP certification exam successfully to being licensed as an APRN? I'm trying to do everyt...
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    Passed AANP FNP

    Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

    Just be confident that the knowledge you've gained over the past couple years combined with studying certification prep will give you the information you need to pass. And it is definitely helpful to remind yourself (even during the exam) to NOT over...
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    Passed AANP FNP

    Mr. Southern NP posted a topic in NP

    So I took the AANP FNP exam today and passed. It took about 2 hours and wasn’t as daunting as I imagined it to be. I studied the Fitzgerald and Leik books and went through all 700+ questions on the Leik app about 1.5 times. Good luck to all those pre...
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    Post-interview update

    Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

    @AnnieNP I haven’t heard anything back yet. I’m supposed to hear next week either way. I’m still planning on passing on it and pursuing a position with a nephrologist. I’ll post with any updates.
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    Post-interview update

    Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

    @ArmaniX I agree with that. Live is way too short to sell myself short. Thanks for the reminder. @rnsrgr8t I think that’s exactly what they plan on doing with me and it’s not what I am looking for in a position.
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    Post-interview update

    Mr. Southern NP replied to Mr. Southern NP's topic in NP

    @traumaRUs - Judy The more I reflect on the interview, the more I'm tending to feel like they are looking for someone they can offload undesirable work onto. While I understand that this is part of the point of a physician decision to hire a NP, I do...