Freedomsong

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  1. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    Thanks everyone, I'm gonna try to negotiate the 4 day work week at the Cardiology practice. Will keep you all

  2. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    I'm definitely going to try, wouldn't hurt. I just know that's the better opportunity job

  3. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    bbcewalters and MierKat, thanks so much for your advice. I agree the 3hr commute is a bit much to say the least. And I also agree that it's a plus that I know the doctor and staff at job 1 quite well....

  4. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    BCgradnurse, I wish I could but we just built a house. I really am intrigued with the cardiology job though. It's more of what I imagined myself doing when I decided to go back to NP school. I also...

  5. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    prelift, you're right. I live in the deep south and although it's a long commute, it's a highway stretch with minimal traffic. Thanks for

  6. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    juan de la cruz, the commute is the only thing that's bothering me about job 2. The drive isn't bad as far as traffic, it's a long highway stretch with minimal traffic, the distance and time however...

  7. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    Nurse Beth, thanks for your time and response. I agree that the second job would be a better opportunity for growth. If it wasn't a 3 hour roundtrip commute, it would be a no brainer. Hopefully I can...

  8. Thoughts on these job offers please!

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

    core0, thanks so much for your time and response. I figured the 2nd job was a better deal but like you said 3 hours is a long commute. I have time to make a decision with both jobs so I am still job...

  9. Board Vitals for AANP Exam

    Freedomsong replied to CSWGIRL's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in the final semester of my AG-ACNP program and have been doing board vitals since January (my subscription ends in June). I too find the questions challenging, and I've had quite a few image...

  10. I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

    Freedomsong replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, you're not. I'm 38 and married with a 17 year old and a 19 year old who will be starting her Sophomore year in college. I'm in the last year of my ACNP program. You can do it. Like anything else,...

  11. FAQ for Student Nurse Practitioners (Part One)

    Freedomsong replied to BostonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thankyou, this advice is very much appreciated! My 1st clinical rotation for NP school starts this month and I am extremely nervous. Looking forward to part 2! Again,

  12. New to PACU; question about how "bad situations" are dealt with typically.

    Freedomsong replied to sameasalways's topic in PACU

    I am a PACU Nurse as well and we also don't do overhead pages because essentially everyone you need is already there. All of our PACU Nurses are ACLS and PALS certified and if something occurs we...

  13. Considering Traveling

    Freedomsong posted a topic in Travel

    Hi all, I'm considering travel nursing for this summer. I haven't signed up with an agency yet but I've been researching Parallon and Fastaff and most of the info I find is from previous years. I...

  14. Considering Traveling

    Freedomsong replied to Freedomsong's topic in Travel

    I'm an ICU nurse with a compact state license. I am currently working in MS, never traveled before. I'm working at the hospital in the small town I grew up in and am 35 now and wanting something more....

  15. Considering Traveling

    Freedomsong replied to Freedomsong's topic in Travel

    Thankyou so much NedRN. Do you have a travel agency you

  16. Does everyone feel like they can't do it?

    Freedomsong replied to Womb Service's topic in General Nursing

    Those feelings are common. I'm a new nurse as well, I've only been nursng a year and a half. I started in an ICU fresh out of nursing school and I've felt that way multiple times. It's starting to get...

  17. New Grad in ICU feeling terrible...,

    Freedomsong replied to janelicurn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I just want to say you are not alone and hang in there :) I am a new grad in the ICU also, I've been off orientation about 2 months. I have good days and difficult days but I constantly learn...

  18. New job....so incredibly nervous!

    Freedomsong replied to BuckeyeGirlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I hope it all goes well for you

  19. Not-so-friendly coworker..how do you deal with it?

    Freedomsong replied to CharleeJo.RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I agree, don't react to her negativity. Just continue to be pleasant and do your work, don't even give her the satisfaction of getting under your skin. Good luck

  20. New grad ICU RN

    Freedomsong replied to ICUnurse01's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello and

  21. Should I Quit Now?

    Freedomsong replied to NewTexasRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's right, you're not alone. I'm a new nurse in ICU and I just came off orientation 3 weeks ago! I just study at home and try to do my best during my shifts, it's difficult starting out but self...

  22. New Grad Nurse. What should I do?

    Freedomsong replied to adamsli88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated this May as well. I just came off a 3 month orientation in the ICU and I know how you feel. It is tough starting out because we are new and unsure but I believe it gets better. I can...

  23. Why are you and ICU nurse?

    Freedomsong replied to Ochin09's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, I am a new grad in the ICU. I'm currently in the last 2 weeks of a 3 month orientation and I love it. Of course I'm extremely nervous about coming off orientation but I've been praying about it...

  24. New grad who wants to be ICU, pls help!

    Freedomsong replied to bigcrisrn's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I graduated in May of this year and started in the ICU shortly after graduation. I'm in my last month of a 3 month orientation and I love it. It's a lot of work and can be downright stressful but I...

  25. Where did you worked as a newly Licensed Nurse?

    Freedomsong replied to joycie20's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May of this year and was licensed in June. I'm working in the ICU, started working the week after graduation as a GN until I got my license. It's tough, I'm learning wealths of...