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    FNP student disliking family practice

    MiahMSN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Post-masters FNP student here, will graduate in May 2017. I'm starting to realize I dislike family practice and can't see myself doing this. It seems a like a never ending rat race, not enough time...
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    FNP student disliking family practice

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the replies. I agree, I need to try a different clinical setting, which is why I'm hoping I can do my last 80hrs in urgent care (or even retail clinic might be interesting). And I agree,...
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    California- 5 years limit for pharmacology

    MiahMSN replied to chesternut02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am in the exact same boat. Got my MSN may 2012 (in which I took advanced pharmacology fall 2011). I will finish my post masters May 2017. According to the BRN (it took a week of calling to...
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    Psych NP vs Adult/Gero NP

    MiahMSN replied to Liz12345's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can find a school much cheaper than that. Try Husson University, University of South Alabama, Indiana State University, University of Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky University, and Eastern...
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    Online NP School suggestions

    MiahMSN replied to Jessi Cottrell's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm doing a post-master's FNP with Husson University in Bangor, Maine. I'm in California. Chose Husson after researching dozens (and I do mean DOZENS) of online programs. They were one of the most...
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    Need Help Preparing for PostMasters FNP program

    MiahMSN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I completed a direct-entry MSN with CNL role option in 2012 and will start a post masters FNP program in January 2016. My MSN includd advanced pharm, advanced patho and advanced health assessment,...
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    Need Help Preparing for PostMasters FNP program

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I love YouTube so I'll definitely check him out,
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MiahMSN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i would love to get Loan Repayment as well. Did you apply the NHSC loan
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MiahMSN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This, too, also worries me! I am starting an FNP post-masters program in the spring as I already have a direct-entry MSN with CNL role option and have been a nurse for going on 4 years now. I am now a...
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    From Medical assistant-FNP/DNP

    MiahMSN replied to Gerdy's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    303 views and not one like. This site is something else sometimes. Congrats to you! Job well done! What a great example of perseverance and dedication. Best of luck in your new role and the DNP...
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    NP school reputation

    MiahMSN replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Synaptic NP, it seems you are arguing brick and morter vs online, and I could be wrong, but I think JulesA is referring to quality of program and specifically for profit schools. The two are not one...
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    Any California NPs out there, yet you completed an NP program in a different state?

    MiahMSN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm applying to post-masters FNP programs for spring admission and the programs I've selected are all out of state (due to flexibility with online didactic, limited campus visits, cost, etc). I am...
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    Any California NPs out there, yet you completed an NP program in a different state?

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks, Juan! It makes me nervous because it's a big commitment to have to fight with the BRN after the fact. Ive found so many great programs outside of California with great pass rates, I don't want...
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    From the files of "You can't make this up".

    MiahMSN replied to casias12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Um, as an NP aren't you considered an
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    GS Pay Scale for Nurse Practitioners

    MiahMSN replied to bethymaester's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    JulesA, you are a true gem on this board! I'm starting a NP post masters program in the Spring and you have provided so much great education for future NPs and nurses in general! I love reading your...
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    Passed ANCC FNP exam today

    MiahMSN replied to southwest nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nelda, would you mind sending to me as well? I plan on starting a post-masters FNP in January and it's only going to take me a little over a year, so I want to get a heads of up in studying.
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    Those that completed a post master's FNP - please help, I have a few ???s

    MiahMSN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So I'm looking for personal experiences from those that have completed a post master's certificate in FNP (or any post master's NP program). A few questions: Which post master's NP programs did you...
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    How do you handle the smells and control your gag reflex?

    MiahMSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I anticipate starting a direct-entry program in the fall, I'm not too worried about the workload or the sleep deprivation or even being confronted with some very sad cases during clinicals....
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    How to tell my boss I want to transfer?

    MiahMSN posted a topic in General Nursing

    So just little background - I've been a nurse for almost 3 years now. Nursing is my second career as I worked in marketing and public relations for 10 years prior. I have a MSN because I decided to do...
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    Need Help - Offered Workers' Comp Field Nurse Case Manager Position

    MiahMSN posted a topic in Case Management

    Hi - I've been a medsurg/tele nurse for 2 1/2 years and a NICU nurse for almost 1 year and I'm burnt out on both bedside and working nights (I think more so nights than anything, and it's taken a toll...
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    *Pay at Aetna- Details on job*

    MiahMSN replied to missymis86's topic in Case Management

    Nextcase, I got you PM and just responded! Thanks for the insight! Yes, from my interviews I can tell that employers are not thrilled about having to pay case managers hourly in California which means...
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    *Pay at Aetna- Details on job*

    MiahMSN replied to missymis86's topic in Case Management

    I was just offered a workers comp field nurse case manager position at Aetna. I don't have any case manager experience, I'll be coming straight from bedside. They offered me $80,000 (although this...
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    How to tell my boss I want to transfer?

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    My goal is to obtain my CCM - but I need experience in case management before I can even sit for the certification. So once I've had a year under my belt, I plan to sit for the
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    How to tell my boss I want to transfer?

    MiahMSN replied to MiahMSN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you both. Sorry to be confusing, Been there done that, but you can actually put in a transfer after 6 months. I just felt like maybe I should put in my 1 year mark on this floor. But since my 1...
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    Took NCLEX-RN today...keep getting good pop-up...still feel numb!

    MiahMSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good is soooooo good! i literally thought I failed! I pray that this pop-up is an accurate indication, because Jesus KNOWS I can't sit through that again! My test was so damn hard...and yet some of...