RapperRN

RapperRN has 14 years experience and specializes in Emergency, Medical and Cardiac ICU.

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1. retaking the FNP cert exam?

   RapperRN replied to RapperRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I really appreciate you. Thank you for responding. Peace to you and all those around

2. retaking the FNP cert exam?

   RapperRN replied to RapperRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I did the in-person Barkley review in early April. That was my 2nd time. I'm retaking it in June as well. I'm contemplating how to study again. But I'm a bit

3. retaking the FNP cert exam?

   RapperRN posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I need help! I am one step away from moving into the NP field. I need to retake the exam but I can't do it the same way as before. I went through the Barkley book 4-5 times and the Barkley audio about...

4. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Right, but I wonder if once I complete the FNP program I should continue working as an RN in the ICU. That way I could keep up my skills while working Part Time as an NP. Perhaps do 2 days in ICU and...

5. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Did you end up completing your CRNA? I’m interested in something similar. I have 3+ years in ICU and am looking into FNP programs. One nearest me is $20-25,000 and it’s just miles from my house....

6. FNP to CRNA, advice, thoughts, insight

   RapperRN replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Did you end up completing your CRNA? I’m interested in something similar. I have 3+ years in ICU and am looking into FNP programs. One nearest me is $20-25,000 and it’s just miles from my house....

7. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

   RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

   Hi Noctor Durse! Congratulations on passing the NCLEX! I was a new grad 7+ years ago so I’m not sure how my name got tagged to your question. I do know that getting into LA County takes a miracle...

8. Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

   RapperRN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   But weren't you so happy helping others? I was as a volunteer. Plus, studies show it improves your quality of life and adds years to your

9. Will volunteering help with finding a job as new grad?

   RapperRN replied to Neywel120's topic in General Nursing

   YES! Do it! It took me 8months to find a job as a new grad after I passed the NCLEX. After applying to my hospital of choice and discovering there were 300 applicants for 1 job, I knew that I had...

10. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    I ended up getting hired at UC Irvine Medical Center. It will be 2 years in Feb. Wow, time flies. At one time, I was really hoping for LA USC ED I even went to volunteer there but was turned down...

11. UC Irvine Medical Center New Grad Medical Surgical 2012

    RapperRN replied to Mayet_RN's topic in California Nursing

    I honestly don't know what happened to my application status. AND, it was a miracle that I was hired. If you're still searching for a job, I would suggest finding THE hospital you want to work with,...

12. Is Anyone PCCN Certified?

    RapperRN replied to GinaCat's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Everyone! I work full-time as a telemetry RN, I'm a father of 3 girls and my wife works as well, so finding time to study (and sleep) has been a challenge. I commute about 25 minutes 1 way to...

13. UC Irvine Medical Center New Grad Medical Surgical 2012

    RapperRN replied to Mayet_RN's topic in California Nursing

    nursenursingnursed: I heard that they are supposed to have a new grad program opening in July. If I were you, I would check everyday in June and everyday in July. And occasionally call HR to speak...

14. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    Right. The point is to get hired. In this market you have to know someone, or be Johnny-on-the-spot, or both. When the positions come up they have to go from the nurse managers to HR and then from...

15. LAC+USC interview new grad RN

    RapperRN replied to girl84's topic in California Nursing

    You can wait for the letter. It took me about 4 weeks to get it. However, you can also call to find out if they plan on hiring and if so, in which departments. I've had my letter for a couple of...