Laura.NP MSN, RN, APRN

Laura.NP has 5 years experience as a MSN, RN, APRN.

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1. Business Card Credentials

   Laura.NP replied to liverluv's topic in Advanced Practice

   At my workplace we also do not get a say in how our credentials are presented. My business card (and ID card) both say name, MSN, APRN, CNP (kinda long in my

2. looking for NP preceptors in Twin Cities, MN!

   Laura.NP replied to FG2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I only completed one rotation in the twin cities, and it was for a specialty rotation, but I've had luck at Minnesota Oncology (both the Fridley and St. Paul campuses). Hope this

3. Should and do fnp's room their pt's

   Laura.NP replied to ozarkstumpjump's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As an NP working in a specialty I have rarely needed to room my patient's (usually its a lack of rooms, not lack of roomERs!). I have, on more than one occasion, called patient's from the lobby to...

4. NP School Acceptance? GPA?

   Laura.NP replied to GraceWilling77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Graduate school is certainly very competitive and it will be important to have every advantage you can get for acceptance. Keep in mind, though, there are other components to your application that...

5. NP to DNP - trying to decide

   Laura.NP replied to saraltx's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

   I agree, it is hard to financially justify returning to school without a monetary return on the investment. For personal satisfaction I would like to pursue the DNP, however, it has been difficult...

6. ANCC OR AANP

   Laura.NP replied to 34years's topic in Advanced Practice

   Like others have posted I've not had a problem with an employer only accepting one versus another. I prefer clinically based questions thus went with AANP. It was also nice to have 25 fewer...

7. aanp exam

   Laura.NP replied to nkumar's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I found Fitzgerald (both the live review, CDs, and book) to be quite helpful. In addition I bought the APEA Q-bank and studied from that for about a month prior to taking the test. While I didn't...

8. Best prep specialty for FNP

   Laura.NP replied to guest769224's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I think it really depends where you want to practice as an NP. For instance, I never worked ED or even general med/surg as a nurse (always in a specialty). While this proved to be more challenging...

9. New NP's....What was your job offer?

   Laura.NP replied to TheDude77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hired January, 2014. Salary 100k. Midwest, large academic institution, Radiation

10. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Laura.NP replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just Keep Swimming: I have not posted enough to PM yet; if you'd like to message me your e-mail address I can connect with you that

11. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    Laura.NP replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What type NP are you? FNP - Oncology Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? MN, urban Are you independent or in a group? group How many years experience? 5 years RN, will start first NP...

12. Who should pay DEA fees?

    Laura.NP replied to SandySchmeck's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Mine also comes out of CME

13. Mayo Clinic Reality

    Laura.NP replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    OnlyByHisGrace, I'm sorry but I don't have access to private messages at this time. Do you have any questions I could answer on

14. Mayo Clinic Reality

    Laura.NP replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nurse at Mayo, and I love working here. I worked previously at a smaller rural hospital where staffing was terrible, doctors did not respect nurses, and your license was one the line each shift...

15. Questions on Wyoming Medical Center, Casper !!!

    Laura.NP replied to westwardbound's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started at the WMC as a graduate nurse in June and so far I really enjoy it. I moved from Michigan so it was a big change for me...but Casper is a really friendly city. I work on the...