Rnis

Rnis BSN, DNP, APRN, NP

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  1. NP boards- will I know of I pass right away??

    Rnis replied to FuturePMHNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, once I submitted it the results came up within a minute or two. I had not gotten my degree conferred yeat....so they didn't release the results until that was complete. (mine was for aanp,...

  2. Christmas Bonuses

    Rnis replied to kadphilly's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    We do, APs are expected to contribute less than Mds ( i think this year it was just under 100 ) but it is something that is office specific...definitely not mandated by corporate

  3. New Grad NP - How I Got Multiple Job Offers

    Rnis replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! most people i know that have struggled to find positions weren't willing to re-locate, It's great you are so flexible! Good luck on your new

  4. Disappointed

    Rnis replied to CardiacDork's topic in Advanced Practice

    I became an APN on the spur of the moment.....was literally a few months away from starting grad school to be a nurse educator and changed my mind at the urging of a colleague who was also in grad to...

  5. FNP Specialty Hour Requirements

    Rnis replied to PA_RN87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No they preferred us to be in family practice. I did do my final clinical in a women's health facility which was helpful. I do see a fair amount of kids in my family practice......and I see even...

  6. Doctor upset by charting

    Rnis replied to LalaRN9000's topic in General Nursing

    There is not enough context here to know the whole story. I think that putting incitory language that a parent says in the heat of the moment into the chart to not be the most professional........and...

  7. Do Nurse Practitioners get drug tested?

    Rnis replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I did get a drug test when I became an

  8. FNP job outlook

    Rnis replied to CommunityOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    All of those costs are paid for by my organization. One of the perks of working for an

  9. First NP Job, misled and unhappy

    Rnis replied to NYbaby0126's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I always think you should get another job first. Best

  10. FNP job outlook

    Rnis replied to CommunityOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think the job outlook is fine. I think you have to consider your source when you are hearing negativity. I think in bigger 'desired' cities, there can be an issue of saturation. this can be for...

  11. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    Rnis replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Clearly the parlor comment was tongue in cheek. I certainly don't have to do any of those skills it just can take up to 30 minutes to an hour to facilitate those tasks.... which yes we do IV's and...

  12. Seeking Advice: Direct Entry Blues

    Rnis replied to mk989's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You graduated from a direct entry.....so how can you actually speak to what is applicable? All life experience is applicable.... and I would say my experience as a bedside nurse is invaluable. I...

  13. Return to the bedside

    Rnis replied to Missmilo's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think being an FNP is not exciting. I seen random things all the time....and I love procedures. What I do think is different ........is there isn't a lot of work place drama or stress.....and...

  14. Nurse Practitioner vs. Physician Holistic Care

    Rnis replied to KC1000's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think the Drs I work are pretty holistic. We are able to choose our 'time' structure for patients. most of the PA/NPs choose a longer time structure with their patients. (20/40 as opposed to 15/30...

  15. Why nurses don't want to talk to a ward psychologist?

    Rnis replied to manjar's topic in General Nursing

    I don't I would ever feel comfortable participating in that type or relationship. even with work related stuff.....I would only share stuff I would be comfortable mgt knowing. interesting concept...

  16. Urgent pls help!

    Rnis replied to entrepreneur_np's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sorry they weren't upfront with you. hope you can work it out with

  17. Bad online review

    Rnis replied to karenCPNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    All of our reviews from press gainy are publically shared...so I have a few unflattering reviews but some really nice ones as well.....It's so hard not to just focus on the people who didn't like me ....

  18. New NP, contract job ending and pregnant? Take RN job?

    Rnis replied to Balice5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not to be a total jerk....... but that is not real RN experience in relation to the traditional role in the

  19. Ask for a Raise and get another degree?

    Rnis replied to RnJillMda's topic in Advanced Practice

    I don't quite follow your post.... your patient's set up an appointment with their pcp and then you come in. why don't you have your own schedule? I don't think I could handle a job like that( I...

  20. New NP, contract job ending and pregnant? Take RN job?

    Rnis replied to Balice5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't think you can work PRN as a nurse without any experience...... at least not in my area. I would look for an NP job. best

  21. Working while in NP school

    Rnis replied to friendlylark's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I worked 2 12's a week and would use my vacation time strategically during clinical

  22. Negotiate Vacation time

    Rnis replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work at a big organization so I feel it is pretty set in stone.....but they are usually great about giving providers off the days they want if it doesn't leave the clinic without enough access (I...

  23. NP thoughts on office managers?

    Rnis replied to espress099's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Our office manager is amazing. She handles all the business aspects of day to day practice. the site chief (MD) is responsible for clinical management issues for all APPs and MDs. I am so fortunate...

  24. DNP changing perscribing authority

    Rnis replied to Secel's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    You do realize they are talking about a master's prepared NP versus a Doctorate prepared NP...... not an

  25. NEED TO INTERVIEW AN APN.. help!

    Rnis replied to buffalo2122's topic in Advanced Practice

    Good luck ! I don't meet your criteria but I was able to interview an APN on here when I was a student for a role class and was forever