ac123 MSN, APRN

ac123 is a MSN, APRN and specializes in FNP.

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1. Mass MCSR license? Do I need to prescribe schedule VI?

   ac123 posted a topic in Advanced

   Hi all, Super confused here. I am a NP in MA, but working remotely doing telehealth from NJ. I am a contractor not prescribing controlled substances. Do I need a MCSR? Thank you for the guidance.

2. Tips with NJ BON?

   ac123 replied to Sbar201's topic in New Jersey

   Go to the actual BON offices in Newark. I remember that they were helpful in person and also really nice, but that was in 2017.

3. CA APN's and collaborating/supervising physician

   ac123 posted a topic in Advanced

   Hi all - I understand in CA APN's will be able to practice independently starting in 2023 given that they have met certain practicing guidelines. Currently - do APN's need a collaborator or supervising physician given the emergency covid polici...

4. Life right now as a new grad has become my worst nightmare

   ac123 replied to BeatDownNewGrad's topic in New Nurse

   I feel your pain! I searched for an entire year and some 300 applications and moved 500 miles before I got my first RN job. You will find one. The trick is to not give up hope and no marriage is worth losing over a job. At this point, get any job to ...

5. Philly BSN grad: no jobs - wait it out or relocate?

   ac123 replied to mah09's topic in Pennsylvania

   RELOCATE! I am a May 08 grad from Boston. There are about a bagillion Boston hospitals here and no one is hiring unless your mom is the nurse manager. I finally caved in January and started applying out of state and finally got offered a job in DC th...

6. Anyone Starting in Washington Hospital Center July 20th

   ac123 replied to bunnie004's topic in Washington DC

   I'll be starting on Monday with ya! I'm working on a surgical transplant floor. I am basically just prepping for the math test and other than that getting ready to move! What are you doing to get ready?

7. Tips to Keep Up Skills For Unemployed New Grads

   ac123 replied to nurseme3's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in May 2008 and finally landed a job starting in about a week. During this past year I worked per diem for a corporate wellness company. All I did was travel to a corporate work site and perform the clinic that they needed that day. In th...

8. Taking a Second RN job

   ac123 replied to luvsfallin's topic in General Nursing

   Try corporate wellness. I work for a 3rd party who is hired to staff RN's at health events. I get paid mileage and by the hour. It is not stressful and low key. I usually do things like BP clinics, sun damage screenings etc and they are fun!

9. Washington Hospital Center - Good for grads?

   ac123 replied to chachi69's topic in Washington DC

   Rotating shifts means you work 1/2 of your shifts on days and the other half on nights. Nurses can sign up for the days/nights they want to work and typically are granted those requests.

10. Any new grads starting at WHC in July?

    ac123 replied to ac123's topic in Washington DC

    I applied for Dream Day as well as their new grad program in early February and got into the April 23rd Dream Day.

11. April/May 2008 Grads....still looking? whose working and how's it going?

    ac123 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in New Nurse

    I live in MA and finally just got a job offer in DC that starts in July. So thankful to finally be offered a job and so excited to start!!!

12. I'm gonna miss my Crocs... Please Help

    ac123 replied to kalley's topic in Uniform/Gear

    When I was in nursing school, the school told us "all white nursing shoes or sneakers"---very similiar to what your school is requiring. I bought these cheap 30$ shoes and wore them once. They killed my feet. After that I went back to my Crocs. All m...

13. I'm an RN! I can't find a job!

    ac123 replied to StudentMidwife's topic in New Nurse

    I know exactly how you feel. I graduated in May 2008 from a great school and just recently was offered a position in DC. I am relocating from Boston. If possible, relocate. I wish I had known that prior to graduation. I would have applied out of stat...

14. Any new grads starting at WHC in July?

    ac123 replied to ac123's topic in Washington DC

    I think I may want to look closer into the city. I am not down for a 40 minute commute! Thanks for all the info though!!

15. Any new grads starting at WHC in July?

    ac123 replied to ac123's topic in Washington DC

    What type of floor is 4NW? I was thinking of looking for a shared apartment in Capitol Hill/Eastern Market area. Someone told me it's a fun place to live. I was also told that taxes in northern VA are much cheaper, but what about the commute?