Sheri FNP-C

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  1. New FNP

    Sheri FNP-C replied to ceeNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been on 4 interviews so far. Every single one asked why I applied for that position, where I wanted to be in 5 years, wanted me to describe a difficult patient encounter, asked what areas I...

  2. Salaries for FNP

    Sheri FNP-C replied to drfitness's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to school knowing the job outlook. Yes, I think I am worth more than 60k, however I am not willing to relocate and I want to be an NP, regardless of pay. If I wait for a job that pays what I...

  3. Salaries for FNP

    Sheri FNP-C replied to drfitness's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow...quite a harsh accusation about another posters negotiating skills. Salary.com isn't always that accurate. For my area.... RN 50k-73k (I make 72k, but have been there 9 years) NP 70k-96k (I...

  4. FNP exam review

    Sheri FNP-C replied to loganable's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I also bought Fitzgerald off ebay for significantly less than fhea.com. I have only worked through 2 cds so far, but also being a DL student I it is great to have "lectures". I also just ordered a...

  5. NYC FNP Student seeking Women's Health Preceptor

    Sheri FNP-C replied to kimaboogie00's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry for your troubles. I am a DL Stony Brook student. In the past, I have been told that I could do hours at clinics associated with hospital. Unfortunately I live too far away for that. Is that...

  6. National Health Service loan forgiveness

    Sheri FNP-C replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just went on an interview at a clinic that qualifies. The administrator told me that it is a "definite" that you will get up to $50,000 loan repayment as long as you work for the clinic for at...

  7. jobless new grad NP

    Sheri FNP-C replied to nurselele05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry for what you are going through...how stressful. I graduate next week and know exactly what I want to do, however in this economy I have decided that I may have to start somewhere else to get...

  8. School Based NP Job Advice

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks NP Gilly. I checked out both websites, neither seem to serve my area (NY). I have sent out a couple of unsolicited resumes to the two organizations that I know employ school based NPs in my...

  9. School Based NP Job Advice

    Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduate in a few weeks and will be an FNP once the BON processes my paperwork. Unfortunately there are limited to no job opportunities in any specialty in my geographical area. I really would...

  10. ADHD

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Bidwillty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Connor's scale completed by parents, teachers, and others if appropriate. This is especially important as you can see some kids better manage their inattention/hyperactivity in one setting versus the...

  11. Salaries for FNP

    Sheri FNP-C replied to drfitness's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Salary is so variable depending on the employer, practice size, and geographical area. In my NP over-saturated area the starting salary ranges from a low of about $50,000 with horrible benefits to in...

  12. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I bought the Fitzgerald CD's and accompanying book. I haven't taken the test yet, but I can tell you that it seems excellent. I don't plan to buy any other study materials as I really think this...

  13. Clinical Hour Requirement

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Spacklehead's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The local university only requires 500 clinical hours without much regard to how the hours are divided among peds/ob/family. I chose a distance learning program that required 200 peds, 200 OB/GYN,...

  14. What questions to ask potential employers?

    Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduate in May and have just started circulating my resume. I really want a 3-4 day/week position with benefits that is reasonably close to home. Well I have my first interview coming up. It is...

  15. Urgent Care Setting

    Sheri FNP-C replied to caitiecait's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't comment on the salary aspect of Urgent Care. I used to work at one as an RN, and a PA at my last clinical site had recently come from UC. We frequently discussed patient loads. She said on...

  16. CNM or OB/GYN

    Sheri FNP-C replied to ezxoxo322's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I had a physician that was trained by midwives deliver my second daughter. He was amazing and actually much better than the midwife I had for my first delivery. There a good and bad practitioners...

  17. I need help deciding between midwife or FNP!!

    Sheri FNP-C replied to caitiecait's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I couldn't decide either a few years ago. I was accepted into the CNM program at SUNY Stony Brook. I went to the orientation and the more I learned, the more sure I became that Midwifery wasn't for...

  18. How difficult is FNP school?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am finishing up my MSN (FNP). I had a 3.98 gpa in my associates and bsn programs. I found the FNP program difficult. I want to learn everything I can while I am in school. I want to know the...

  19. Getting back into NP practice

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Saifudin's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    debbren, Check out the SUNY Stony Brook CNM program. They used to allow students living abroad to complete their clinical in the country they live in with just a few trips to the campus for...

  20. What needs to be done after graduation?

    Sheri FNP-C posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So I graduate in May (yeah!). I know I need to apply for state licensure. My state does not require the certification exam, but I plan to take it this summer anyway. What else? Do I apply for an...

  21. how many patients?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow...that is unbelievable. I am still a student, but in peds/obgyn we saw about 20ish in an 8 hour day (not including lunch). At my current internal medicine site we see 15-20 with the 1st patient...

  22. REALLY annoyed with AANP!

    Sheri FNP-C replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in upstate New York. One of the 3 NP schools in the city limits just closed. We also have a PA school and Medical school. In my department of 12 RNs, 3 are NPs that are still working as RNs...

  23. REALLY annoyed with AANP!

    Sheri FNP-C replied to samarooni's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Doesn't the testing window end April 30th? I hope they give you the OK to test soon. If not will they let you roll over into the next testing window? Congrats on the job offer! I am afraid I will...

  24. ACNP Jobs

    Sheri FNP-C replied to dgclough's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in Upstate NY. As far as I know, we don't have any ACNPs in the regional medical center I work in. We do, however, have many ANPs and FNPs working in the ED, Urgent Care, ICU, and inpatient...

  25. What needs to be done after graduation?

    Sheri FNP-C replied to Sheri FNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks everyone. I live in NY and I am 100% sure they do not require the certification exam. Actually I don't know any NPs that have taken it. I have already sent in my application to the AANP. I...