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  1. Compensation Questions

    mammac5 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know, it's about a LOT more than the money. Having never negotiated a contract before, I want to know what the more experienced NPs here think. Two weeks of vacation One week for CME $1500 for CME...

  2. how much experience needed to become an NP

    mammac5 replied to SMRN2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I'll jump in here and say that you will get a whole host of responses to this question, but there is no "rule." Some will say the RN should work for 2 years or 5 years, and I'm not saying...

  3. Need advice..trouble passing cert exam

    mammac5 replied to notsohopeful's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Passed ANCC Sept 9 and then went on

  4. Describe the average day at clinicals

    mammac5 replied to rn.d86's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The short answer is, it depends. Each site and preceptor is going to be different. Some preceptors are great and will allow you to advance in autonomy, while always being close enough for help when...

  5. Taking FNP Boards...any advice?

    mammac5 replied to Berkshire1995's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree with BCgradnurse; the ANCC exam did not seem as "tricky" to me as NCLEX. If you've done well with Fitzgerald and her review questions, reviewed theory/research, and the scope of practice for...

  6. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mammac5 replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Meredith...okay, I'll put my angry eyes away this

  7. Vanderbilt Pre-specialty Fall 2011

    mammac5 replied to SCNP2B's topic in Post Graduate Students

    vusn does not over admit (as some programs do) and then hope to "weed out" enough students so they can place all the remaining students in clinicals. if you're offered admission to vusn, rest assured...

  8. Compensation Questions

    mammac5 replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    UPDATE: Have since had some good activity on the job-hunt front. Had a wonderful offer for a job I could only have dreamed of and accepted that one after a bit of salary negotiation. Very excited...

  9. Terms used to describe APNs - what do people call you?

    mammac5 replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have always liked being called Mrs. So-and-So...even prior to becoming an

  10. Recommendation for Professional Liability Insurance

    mammac5 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm looking at liability insurance companies and wonder if any of you have recommendations...companies you've worked with that have had great customer service, are highly-rated, etc. Or - the...

  11. Accepted job offer...should I feel guilty about interviewing for another employer?

    mammac5 replied to gapeach427's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, I was offered a job 2 months ago (prior to graduation) and we just sort of left things as, "I'll get in touch after I've passed my exam, etc..." In the meantime I was offered my DREAM job....

  12. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    mammac5 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can see all y'alls points about nursing theory and whether or not it is necessary in today's nursing education. The powers that be certainly are hanging onto it as required curriculum for...

  13. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    mammac5 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For me the value was in knowing how to find legitimate, high-quality research in any area where I need more information to provide up-to-date, evidence-based practice to my patients. Frankly, I could...

  14. Nurse Practitioner clinicals can someone give me and idea

    mammac5 replied to TinaRN61's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My program was not entirely online, but I was able to arrange my clinical rotations in my home town, so perhaps I can be helpful. The most basic way to get your hours in is to look at how many hours...

  15. APEA - Exam Review?

    mammac5 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Has anyone had experience with the question bank offered via APEA for NP certification exam review? I'm reading and studying, took Fitzgerald...but I really miss the Kaplan system I used when...

  16. APEA - Exam Review?

    mammac5 replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I actually passed ANCC since posting this. I did ONLY Fitzgerald and it was

  17. Adult NP caring for children?

    mammac5 replied to gapeach427's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Peach - I would definitely contact the Indiana BON and speak with a human being. Then you can go to the supervising doc and tell him/her that there was some misunderstanding about the population you...

  18. Adult NP caring for children?

    mammac5 replied to gapeach427's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ANCC certification exam for ANP starts at age 13; I was told when I started my clinical rotations that I could see kids ages 12+. I can't imagine that any state BON would be okay with an ANP...

  19. Terrible first NP job

    mammac5 replied to bostonred's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is what I'm really afraid of in choosing my first job. Are there things you wish you had asked or checked into prior to taking the job? I know a lot of this is unavoidable, but if there are...

  20. Compensation Questions

    mammac5 replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    globalRN What is "standard" goes out the window if you're talking about a one- or two-physician practice. Small businesses just can't always offer what bigger organizations can. This particular...

  21. Do grades matter when applying for a job as a New Grad?

    mammac5 replied to Le-Lee_FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can officially stop being a psycho about your grades now. No one will ask you. They only care about your passing national boards and whatever experience you've had. The old joke is, "What do...

  22. Dealing with coworkers

    mammac5 replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely. And there should be a written policy that no one (clinical staff or otherwise) can discuss test results with a patient unless/until the ordering provider has viewed them and expressly...

  23. NP salary too low?

    mammac5 replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It is pretty discouraging, globalRN! I am just now seriously starting to search - just graduated, passed ANCC, went on vacation - so hopefully I'll get some interviews lined up in the next week or...

  24. I passed AANP FNP exam!

    mammac5 replied to FNPdude74's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Such a relief, isn't it? I passed ANP 2 days prior to a planned vacation and it was wonderful to be able to really celebrate and relax! Best of luck at COT and thank you very much for your

  25. Dictating notes to be transcribed....HIPAA Violation?

    mammac5 replied to guest416560's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not a violation, but the transcriptionist should be asked to sign a confidentiality statement that is kept on file, just as any employee would do if he/she has access to medical