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As a new NP, I find myself running into this frequently. I am the first NP for a specialty practice, in which the majority of patients do not understand what an NP is, or what we are all about. I get called "nurse" numerous times a day, as in "I don'...

I worked full time and did school part time. It can certainly be done, but something will have to give. Be it your sleep and health, or social, or family time. I also had a few tougher semesters when you seem to get teachers that appear to thrive on ...

I have kept the thought of working as a bedside RN in the back of my mind..... If I ever needed to just work part time, and NP jobs were not meeting my flexibility needs, I would probably work per-diem as an RN. However, I would try to find an NP job...

I completely agree with you, everyone has their preference, and they are welcome to insist on the Dr, but it just seems silly to demand a surgeon to review labs or put in a few sutures?!

You bring a great, valid point. When patients get sent to the specialist, they are scared, and think their problem is special and unique. However, I work on the other side of the fence, in the specialty, and 90% of patients fall into three or four pr...

I totally echo the sentiments of the few posts above. It all depends on your geographical area. If your school is well known where you want to get a job, it should be no problem, irregardless of the presumed prestige of it. However, if you go out of ...

What kind of NP are you? (acute care, peds...) Adult How many hours do you work a week? 40-50 How many hours do you take call a week? On call every sixth week, ALL week.

I would say the decision to become an NP is not the same for everyone. It depends greatly on your personal life, motivation, personality, etc... I consider myself a halfway intelligent and motivated person, however my MSN tried my patience, time, and...