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  1. need advice again...please give input

    nursegreen replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sadiemae, Checking medications is a good recommendation. Especially if the patient was started on any new medications during recent hospitalization. I'm my patient population with such high doses of...

  2. First job offer questions

    nursegreen replied to JMC5678's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Trauma. At the very least I would not sign anything without having the appropriate attorney look over the contract. You have to take into consideration that the contract is in the best...

  3. Internship for new grads February 2013 in Tampa, FL.

    nursegreen posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampa General Hospital is taking applications for their Acute Care internship program starting Feb 2013. You must have a

  4. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

    nursegreen replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here in Florida we use

  5. Life Insurance

    nursegreen replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've personally have never heard of this and would question why this was not brought up during the interview process. Maybe you should contact an attorney for advice. There is a article that...

  6. DNP programs UF vs. USF Tampa

    nursegreen replied to noor25's topic in Advanced Practice

    Have you looked at the USF CON website for information on the DNP program? It provides a good amount of information, and offers clinical residencies in preventative Cardiology and Dermatology among...

  7. RN pay scale in FL

    nursegreen replied to sungrl01's topic in Florida Nursing

    North Florida is significantly lower pay than Central and South

  8. Typhon logs for employment

    nursegreen replied to orangepink's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    During my last semester of school we were required to compile a professional portfolio. We were told that some prospective employers may request to see this portfolio to help evaluate our candidacy...

  9. How long to stay in first job?

    nursegreen replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oops, excuse the missed spellings.

  10. How long to stay in first job?

    nursegreen replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been told by many of my fellow NPs that most do not stay in their first position for many reasons. When I took my first position as a NP, we discussed and agreed upon what my hours/schedule...

  11. Got a Per Diem Hospice position

    nursegreen replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations on your new

  12. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

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

    Just wanted to give an update on my situation. I stuck it out an worked through the horrible schedules thrown at me for two months. I have accepted a position in a area I truly love and look forward...

  13. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    nursegreen posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am looking for some input on how you may have handled/approached an issue when the schedule you agreed upon on hire is not what you are being scheduled to work. I have spoken to them about it but it...

  14. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

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

    I will be handing them my LOR tomorrow morning. I have been trying to keep some peace while looking for other employment. The email I received today was it. I am also paid hourly as opposed to salary...

  15. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

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

    I absolutely agree. That is exactly what I am trying to do. I've been in healthcare for a long time and that is how I ended up with my practice. What they have done is schedule me to work both days...

  16. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

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

    I am looking for another opportunity. My work schedule is very important to me and at this point in my career I do not want to go back and forth between days and

  17. Sick of the Certs!!!!! Just let 'em be an NP!

    nursegreen replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Juan, Here is an article I read the other day. I think it is great that they are implementing a paid one year post grad fellowship and hope that others will follow. Carolinas HealthCare System,...

  18. Relocating to FL with 1 yr RN, ADN experience. Job Prospects?

    nursegreen replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in Florida Nursing

    Tampa General Hospital ( Tampa, FL) uses Epic but you must have a BSN to be hired. I believe Shands in Gainesville also uses Epic but I'm not sure if they hire Associate degree nurses. Good

  19. RN-MSN? (no BSN)--bad move?!

    nursegreen replied to health care analyst's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would advise you to contact the CON that you are interested in attending and ask them about their RN to BSN and RN to MSN program so you can compare them. Many universities who offer the RN to MSN...

  20. School Nurse to FNP?? Silly Idea or No?

    nursegreen replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Advanced Practice

    Absolutely! I had a school nurse in my graduate program who was doing the FNP program. She did fine and made it through. If FNP is what you want to do then I say go or it! Good

  21. I got a job.

    nursegreen replied to nitasarn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!

  22. Is this even possible?!

    nursegreen replied to reddgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    Tina, that is exactly how it is here in Florida. Word of mouth and networking is how myself and most of my fellow graduates found our positions. I was offered a position with a cardiology group I...

  23. Florida ARNP question?

    nursegreen replied to RachelLee's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Nurse practitioners in the state of Florida must have a collaborative agreement with a physician. I am an adult nurse practitioner and cannot treat under the age of 13 only adolescents and

  24. SPC Lpn- RN nursing program questions

    nursegreen replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I did the LPN to RN program at SPC that started in May a few years back. Your first semester, you will be in a class with all LPNs, and you will be in class three days a week and clinical two. Class...

  25. Why go for Adult NP?

    nursegreen replied to NewGrad888's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am an ANP in Cardiology and my background as an RN was in critical care with a focus in cardiac. I have never worked with the pediatric population outside of nursing school, and knew I never would....