I am hoping someone might respond to my post that works for United Healthcare. I just wanted to give an update that I applied and interviewed for a full-time position doing Housecalls. They mentioned...
I have been working as an NP for 4 years in Texas. I have seen a lot of positions open recently for the United Healthcare/Optum NP Housecalls. If there are any nurse practitioners currently doing this...
I am considering working in urgent care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but responses from all over the US are welcomed. I would like to hear from anyone about their experience in urgent care. Do...
I found one of the best ways is going to the BLS.gov website. You can hover over the cities on the graphic "Employment of Nurse Practitioners, by area, May 2015" and it will show you the annual mean...
I graduated in May. It took the AANP about 3 business days for mine to show up. I was like you and kept checking multiple times a day! The printable wallet card suddenly showed up under my...
I just wondered if anyone is an FNP and works at Parkland? If so, do you like the work environment and pay? I was considering applying there as they have several job openings on their website....
Thanks for the information. I think I will start applying to some of the urgent care places too. The problem with so many jobs is they want experience. It's just like being a new grad
Hi Tarshapitt, I had no idea you worked at Parkland! I know we talked a while back. I applied to the ER a Parkland today. I was just hoping someone who already works there could give some insight on...
I am going to have several OSCEs (Observed Standardized Clinical Examination) during my FNP Clinicals and I am wondering how hard they are to pass. My college says that most everyone passes. It is a...
While I am sure it is helpful to take pharmacology and pathophysiology, I don't feel it is necessary in all instances. I say this from experience as I graduated from an ADN program in 2011 and...
Hi Everyone, I am taking the summer session of Adv Assessment 5644 at TWU. I am one to start as early as possible on my coursework each semester. Without going into to much detail, there was a...
I am not one to post much on any forum but I just have to say a huge THANK YOU to Allnurses.com for all their help. I was completely lost when I first began my journey to become a nurse 3 1/2 years...
I really liked reading other peoples' posts about when they found out they passed so I thought I would post my experience. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 8:00 am - Took NCLEX. Shut off at 75 questions. Tues. 2pm -...
I used the Hurst review which was really helpful for me. When I was taking the test and faced with questions that I didn't know, Marlene's tips were very helpful. I highly suggest Hurst
I am not having much luck in our competitive Dallas job market. I will graduate in December. I know there are views on both sides in regards to a new grad working in a federal prison. When it comes...
Thanks for the reply. Its a hard decision when I have read some of the problems with being put on your own so fast. However, I have bills to pay and need to work. I feel I could at least try it...
tcat42 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Texas Nursing
I got a call today cancelling my interview at UTSW for tomorrow. They apparently decided to hire someone that was already interviewed. I am disappointed but still optimistic that I will find...
tcat42 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Texas Nursing
I was thinking the same thing but Just1nRN seemed like she knew something more about it. Luckily, I do have an interview with UTSW. I think it is for the telemetry floor. I know the competition is...
tcat42 replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Texas Nursing
Just 1nRN I noticed you mentioned ambulatory nursing position might be available at UTSW. I looked up the ambulatory nurse positions but they say it requires four years of experience. I noticed they...