ErnestineB2009

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1. AANP study tips

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Dive Chic's topic in Advanced Practice

   Speedi-I took the AANP yesterday, and it was that hard AT ALL. I would be very knowledgeable about the common disorders you will see in primary care including lab values. IMO, its all about the...

2. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Well if anyone wants to work 4 12 hour shifts on their feet to make the same as a NP, god bless them. While they are doing that I will be at home and doing the things I

3. Just passed AANP!!!!

   ErnestineB2009 replied to buster4's topic in Advanced Practice

   I took the exam today and PASSED..My advice to anyone who is taking it is to really know the assessment, diagnosis, and management for common diseases. You either know it or you don't. PM with any...

4. Job market for new grads

   ErnestineB2009 replied to phosphorus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   One thing I noticed is the lack of primary care opportunities. Either employers want experience or no one is hiring. I think its their lost. How are you going to get experience if no one is hiring in...

5. Jobs

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Rhea11's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I am in the same situation as you. I recently graduated, and I have just started looking for positions in primary care. However, I see most employers want NP's with experience already. Very...

6. Could this be an ARPN thread?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to CRF250Xpert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I agree with the above! A forum about about actual NP practice only would be

7. New grad NP working as floor nurse

   ErnestineB2009 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I asked my professor at school, and she states in NYS that is totally false that you will be held to the liability of your highest license if you work as A REGISTERED NURSE even if you have a NP...

8. Is Med/Surg necessary if I'm going for my CRNA?

   ErnestineB2009 replied to jordanj13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think the ICU requirements for CRNA is mostly due to high acutity patient encounters you will experience in the OR and post-op. Its something you will not get from

9. Need encouragement, very anxious

   ErnestineB2009 replied to Bluekal's topic in First Year After Licensure

   The first nursing job you take will probably be the scariest. Have confidence and always ask

10. Preparation to work in a 3rd world country

    ErnestineB2009 replied to KyMani's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sounds like an awesome opportunity. I hope you enjoy

11. MSN; Penn or Yale????

    ErnestineB2009 replied to RN-1984's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I heard Penn is the

12. RN to FNP, time for experience...

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well...I am currently in the situation. I have been a nurse for almost year in an acute setting, but I went back to school last year. In my experience, it has made no difference in many aspects. It...

13. First NP Job

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    LOL..so what is the point of getting a masters when you are making less than a RN. Honestly, maybe it is a waste of time. However, I feel the autonomy and flexibility will be more beneficial in the...

14. First NP Job

    ErnestineB2009 replied to MissDoodaw's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is for experienced RNs, but have anyone seen a DECREASE in their pay in comparison to being a RN. A skin care nurse who is like a Clinician III at our hospital said she makes more than the NPs...

15. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

    ErnestineB2009 replied to Blurr156's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Are you saying you have been a RN new grad since 2009 and will be a new grad NP in 2011? If so, I guess working as a RN now will not hurt your cause. I am presently in a a similar situation. I became...