lsutigerrn

lsutigerrn has 7 years experience and specializes in ER, PM, Oncology, Management.

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1. Advice for Interview on Thursday

   lsutigerrn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I have an interview on Thursday for a NP position in a local ER. I graduated back in May of 2008 and I have no NP experience. Many of you are probably wondering why not. I'll tell you why. I have a...

2. Professional Advice Needed

   lsutigerrn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   So, I recevied my ANCC certification as a FNP last September. I haven't been practicing as an APN because I got pregnant and wanted to stay in my RN position to use up my sick leave before moving to a...

3. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

   lsutigerrn replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hey now, all I was saying is you don't have to go totally in debt to buy a car you'll love. I was just pointing out that you can buy anything you want if you budget for it long enough and have a...

4. NPs married to the military

   lsutigerrn replied to graceofone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I was actually very pro-active in obtaining a job at the military post. I started working for the government when my husband was stationed at Fort Campbell. I called the Director of Nursing office and...

5. How long between graduation and elgibility to take test

   lsutigerrn replied to NHRNmomof3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I graduated in May and tested in September. I haven't gotten a license because I'm still working as a RN. Pay in Alabama stinks, and I'm making more as a RN than I would be as FNP. However, I am about...

6. Would you do it again?

   lsutigerrn replied to MissBehavin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I wouldn't do anything differently. I think if you go into a specialty or get an advanced degree based on what YOU want to do and not on the amount of money you'll be paid for doing it, then you will...

7. CRNAs Looking Down on NPs

   lsutigerrn replied to RNbabe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   This statement is totally NOT true. Why you ask? Because I had a BMW in FNP school, and I only financed 10k of it. It was a brand new 2006 BMW 325xi loaded to the gills with GPS and Premium package....

8. Managing school and finances: how did you do it?

   lsutigerrn replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I worked full-time and went to FNP school full-time. I was enrolled in an online FNP course so I worked M-F and then completed clinical rotations on the weekends. During my Peds and OB rotation, I...

9. NPs married to the military

   lsutigerrn replied to graceofone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am married to an active duty service member in the Army. We were living in Germany when we received orders to our next duty station. I immediately researched FNP programs in the area we were headed...

10. Any NPs on this site working for the fed?

    lsutigerrn replied to JDCitizen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a Federal employee. I love working for the government. The pay may not be comparable to other NPs in the civilian sector, but there are several perks to working for the government. 1. Retirement...

11. GPA on NP resume??

    lsutigerrn replied to CaseAlum's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I didn't put my GPAs on my resume. I was actually told by several prospective employers that they liked my resume because I didn't. They both voiced in the interview that GPA means nothing to them. I...

12. Salary info?

    lsutigerrn replied to jeepgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My husband and I are looking into retirement locations. He has 18 years with the US Army and will be retiring at 22 years. So far, we've identified NE Texas and the Fayetteville, AR areas as...

13. LPN Instructor Position

    lsutigerrn posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wanted to update everyone on the status of the LPN instructor position I applied for at a local community college. I applied, interview with four different interviewers and was offered the job. I...

14. Interview Scheduled for Practical Nursing Instructor

    lsutigerrn posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Okay, so I applied for a position as a Practical Nursing Instructor position at a local community college. I got a call today that they wanted to interview me, and I have to bend someone's ear about...

15. Interview Scheduled

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

    The same hospital hiring for this job, hired for a family practice position in the town I live in, and they offered a new NP there 62k annually. However, it is a family practice clinic. I'm hoping I...