Gator FNP

Gator FNP

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  1. Job info for Miami and Houston

    Gator FNP replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We moved my son to Hollywood, FL for school (8/2010). A decent 1 bedroom apartment in a nice area was >$850, this included water only. He is in a nice complex for $985 includes cable, water,...

  2. Reputation of online APN programs

    Gator FNP replied to Vavavictoria's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think it would be important to obtain good clinical rotations. You may be setting up your own clinicals. This is where you will apply the knowledge obtained on

  3. Best Pre-FNP RN experience

    Gator FNP replied to CharmedJ7's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would say all prior experience is relevant. It is what you do with it. As a med/surg RN, read the H&P from the surgeon and see how the pt presented with their problem. ER experience, mentioned...

  4. APNs: Post your specialty

    Gator FNP replied to shondaRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a family nurse practitioner. I have worked in family, internal (with geriatric focus in nursing homes), Rehab facilities with the internal med practice, pediatric, rural health, some pain...

  5. New grad RNs: Do you hate nursing already?

    Gator FNP replied to OliveRN's topic in Florida Nursing

    I became an RN as a 3rd career choice. I was in my late 30s. I knew I did not want to do bedside nursing. I already worked in a hospital as a Resp. Therapist. I did outpatient nursing. Worked for a...

  6. salary vs hourly...FT vs PT....what to expect in pay??

    Gator FNP replied to georgiapeachNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with Core0, they are taking advantage. You have a nice solid year of experience behind you, start interviewing on your day off, choose your next position carefully. Ask questions, obtain in...

  7. BS (outside nursing) and LPN - Considering NP

    Gator FNP replied to Nurse Blondie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would think the direct entry NP program would be the quickest for you. You already have the basic classes for the BSN portion of your education. This way you would be in one school, one program, and...

  8. JOB OFFER

    Gator FNP replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I do not feel you should be limited on what conditions you treat, such as in the case of ADD/ADHD. Once you are able to prescribe these meds with your license, you may not want to hand these off to...

  9. RN-MSN, and then NP-post cert, or?

    Gator FNP replied to Leanne62499's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since your experience is in critical care, have you thought about CRNA? Within my NP program, I had a class in research, leadership/ethics, and nursing theorists (once again). The majority of the...

  10. About FNP jobs : a few qs

    Gator FNP replied to dxbtocvg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a FNP. I have worked in internal/family/pediatric/pain mgt/pt base in nursing homes/rehab settings through the internal medicine office. I now work in Anesthesia at a large teaching hospital. I...

  11. Do you think this is reasonable?

    Gator FNP replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked in a privately owned practice-family/pediatrics/internal/pain mgt, I had a contract. It does not mean anything, patients arrived 30+ min. late, they were still registered, we ran late often,...

  12. First year over-Lessons learned

    Gator FNP replied to tracelane's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I changed positions in my first year in practice. In fact the first position closed the office after 4 months of employment. I took another position, internal medicine. Learned alot about geriatrics,...

  13. EKG tips for Dummies

    Gator FNP replied to FSK123's topic in General Nursing

    There is a book EKG for Dummies, easy to understand, many websites as well for EKG interpretation. American heart association has a section for professionals with explanations of

  14. Should I do NP or DNP in the near future?

    Gator FNP replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I practice in Florida. Two of the major universities in my area are not accepting for the Master's prepared NP after 2010. The only entry level degree will be the DNP. I would check school deadlines...

  15. Help for NP student....Rollercoaster

    Gator FNP replied to Blessedx3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    All I can say is keep up with the reading! I remember alot of reading texts, finding articles and reviewing these as well. Sorry, no other advice to

  16. When a new NP how do you complete prescriptive duties when need MD involvement?

    Gator FNP replied to rnattorney's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I live in Florida, we do not have this requirement. What states do you both live

  17. How do you stay organized?

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

    I carried all of that into each room, it gets easier. Put your pen in your pant's pocket or clip to chart on your way in. Don't

  18. ACNP vs AANP

    Gator FNP replied to amberfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When I was a student, I joined the AANP. I enjoy the daily e-mail (smartbriefs) sent, it keeps you current with many issues. My friend was a member of the ACNP, did not receive any informational...

  19. An Introduction

    Gator FNP replied to dcav's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    welcome! Yes, there are still pathway programs out there. I have heard of RN-BSN-MSN tracks, check with all your universities. An RN-BSN track is mostly on-line, usually 18 months, not very difficult,...

  20. CRNP vs. ARNP???

    Gator FNP replied to sewnew's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    These are the same. A nurse practitioner will become certified after graduation. There are many programs: family, acute care, adult, pediatric, mental health. Our titles vary by state, some are NP,...

  21. FNP but work in Geriatrics?

    Gator FNP replied to Inspire1983's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a FNP. One of my prior positions was in an Internal Medicine practice. Most of my patients were >65 yo. I also went to five nursing home/rehab facilities in the area to see patients. I, unlike...

  22. Someone should warn people!!!

    Gator FNP replied to floridanursemom239's topic in Florida Nursing

    I live in the Jacksonville area. Many LPNs here work in nursing homes. You may want to try home health agencies or agency work to get started. The market is bad for LPNs and RNs due to the economy. If...

  23. Professional Organizations

    Gator FNP replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I belong to my state's nurse practitioner network, as well as my local

  24. I'm in FNP school. A staff RN speaks of negatives to it.

    Gator FNP replied to FNPdude74's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have found that many RNs resent those of us that go on for higher degrees. I know not all RNs feel this way! Many reasons exist to go on with your education, it may be that you want to do more for...

  25. Nurse Practitioner roles in California and Florida

    Gator FNP replied to JMM21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just a quick FYI, FL has been fighting for full prescriptive rights x 15 years. I thought we might be close this year, but no success