Sailrmar9

Sailrmar9

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  1. Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    Sailrmar9 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good evening! I have been practicing as an adult NP for the past 5 years. I did adult-gero program but never sat for the geri boards when I graduated because at the time they were in the process of...

  2. Salary and Negotiation

    Sailrmar9 replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is very complicated. I get paid a "base salary" so that I earn a set paycheck every other week. Every month I get a report with my earnings. If I earn in excess of my base salary, based on...

  3. Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Haha, I was going to make a joke not to get me going about when one of the pyschiatrists I work with checks a TSH and it is 5.25 and they say "follow up with primary care" and don't bother to check...

  4. Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Looks like I have sparked a lively debate! Thank you for all of your feedback. I certainly appreciate all of the feedback. Trust me, I am not trying to discount the additional education and training...

  5. Salary and Negotiation

    Sailrmar9 replied to brista's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    City/State: Mass (not Boston) Years in current position:5 Salary: Productivity based. I was on maternity leave last year for 12 weeks. Full time is 9 sessions or 4.5 days per week but I have just...

  6. Adult NP practicing in BH/psych?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your help. I obviously don't want to put my license in jeopardy. I understand the comment @elkpark has made. It is just interesting that adult NP's treat mental health disorders in...

  7. Nurse practitioner

    Sailrmar9 posted a topic in International Nursing

    My husband and I are interested in moving from the US to the UK after I graduate with my Masters in Nursing. I am just starting to look into this... Is there an equivalent to a nurse practitioner/...

  8. LTC Center for new grads

    Sailrmar9 replied to butterflymel6's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work in LTC/rehab and one of my coworkers was recently hired at a local hospital to work in a Neuro

  9. May 2009 OLD grad, called 17 hospitals today...

    Sailrmar9 replied to GuatericanNurse's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Definitely consider LTC, rehab, or even home care. I finished my program in August. I've been working in LTC since November and personally really enjoy it. One of my coworkers just got a job working...

  10. UMASS GEP 2010

    Sailrmar9 replied to katie w.'s topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in the 2nd year of the GEP program. Feel free to ask me any

  11. AIC Springfield, MA

    Sailrmar9 replied to JessH's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The nursing program at AIC is very good. It is a tough program but very good instructors. They are in the process of hiring a new director for the undergraduate program. The pass rates for all MA...

  12. worried about job prospects

    Sailrmar9 replied to jessesgirl13's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Well, there are a few ways to approach this situation. First, do you have other work experience and other employers that can give you a better recommendation? If so, maybe you could omit the employer...

  13. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    Sailrmar9 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    It was definitely a busy first year. I'll send you a private message so we can

  14. UMass 2nd degree BSN program

    Sailrmar9 replied to j772's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    If anyone has questions about graduate entry- please let me know. I'm in my second year at UMass Worcester and would be happy to answer any

  15. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So my 48 hours of hell are not over yet...but my state board of nursing says that I have a current RN license...so that must mean that I passed!?!?! I can't even get quick results until tomorrow...

  16. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you Lost in Transition for your post. I am going through the torturous process of waiting right now after the computer shut off at 75...43 hours to

  17. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I did not buy any of the recommended textbooks. I don't know which textbooks they are recommending this year but they are probably the same as last. Not really necessary if you ask me. The "required"...

  18. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anyone starting the UMass GEP program this upcoming fall

  19. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, that is an accurate statement. Sorry that my earlier response was a little bit

  20. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    There are a few things I think the program could do better, but overall the first year of the program has gone well. I think that organization could be a lot better- but faculty is taking our comments...

  21. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, I don't know if anyone has responded to you yet... I just noticed the message today b/c the alert was sent to my old email address. So here are my thoughts: I like the program a lot, but the first...

  22. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi Christine, Glad to hear that you enjoyed the program. I'm starting to get nervous as August is rapidly approaching. The summer seems like it is just flying along. We received our summer homework...

  23. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Anyone interested in getting together

  24. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yeah, I'd be interested in getting together to meet people before we start. Maybe somewhere in Worcester since thats where we'll be commuting to for the next 3 years of our

  25. anyone starting UMass GEP in the fall?

    Sailrmar9 replied to Sailrmar9's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi folks, Thanks for sharing info. Congrats Natasha on your pregnancy! Thats very exciting. A little bit about me... I'm 25, married, I did my undergrad at Smith and majored in History. I've been...