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  1. HELP Accepting DERM NP offer!

    Sorry, I missed a lot of this thread d/t a crazy week. But I have heard similar things about this company. Wow, 4 years!!! That would be a deal breaker for me. Too bad, because deem is such a...
  2. HELP Accepting DERM NP offer!

    Is this offer with DermOne? Considering the training you get, the low intro offer doesn't sound terrible. 4 weeks vaca and the cme are also reasonable. I'm not sure how long it would take you to...
  3. Occ Health - travel van job

    Don't worry, you'll do fine. I usually go by at least 65% of expected fev1 on pft and ask for a doctor's clearance if they have extreme heart or lung conditions or a abnormal ekg. But it's up to...
  4. Occ Health - travel van job

    Sorry, just saw this! I'm new to Occ Health, but I have done several onsite projects where we do physicals, mostly for respiratory clearance for respirators. Is that what it turned out to
  5. Hi everyone. I am excited to state that I have an upcoming interview with a wound care company. I really hope that it pans out because this type of job sounds like a great fit for me! I will be...
  6. MSN vs DNP

    My personal feeling is that I worked quite a bit to get my MSN. I'd like to focus on building my professional and clinical skills. In the future I may pursue DNP, but I think it would cheapen the...
  7. Sick Call costs

    It was $5 for sick call and $1 for each med ordered when I worked in a state prison. No one ever complained to me about it that
  8. Soon to be NP. Nervous.

    It's a big change! My best advice is to keep reading. Go over your notes from school or from your review course. I still listen to the review cds in my car. I also keep journals in my bathroom....
  9. Travel from home to work

    I travel to facilities to do wound care. My usual commute is about an hour to the first facility. Sometimes it's 30 minutes between buildings. Then another hour home. It's not my dream set up, but...
  10. All these NPs making less than RNs?

    I'm in Southern NJ, not too far from Philly. I made 25-35/hr as an RN (doctor's offices and prison, never hospital). I make WAY more as an NP. I have an FNP but I'm mostly working with adults in a...
  11. Physician Extender ???

    To be honest, I was never bothered by the term mid-level provider. I don't feel like it speaks about RNs or LPNs at all, only PAs and NPs, who generally have a shorter education than their physician...
  12. Does any NP regret becoming one

    I've only been an NP for a few months, but I must say that it is probably the best decision I ever made. I feel extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to go to school with my husband's support...
  13. PAP question

    Don't worry, even the best clinician won't get the cervix every time. I wonder if you'll get to see that person's results to see if you got the transition zone. I was always excited to see how I...
  14. Nurse Practitioners/student nurse practitioners

    I just used free apps on my phone such as Medscape or Epocrates. I did buy the EMRA Abx app for $15. It's ok, but not as useful as I had hoped. There is no room in my pocket for another book, so...
  15. Shadowing for np job

    I think it's wonderful to shadow first. Every place is different. I'm so glad that I shadowed with two different providers (same type of job, different companies). One was a much better fit for
  16. I just started my first job doing wound care rounds in LTC/rehab facilities. There are a variety of nontraditional jobs out
  17. NJ NP's

    In what area of NJ are you going to practice? There is an interesting divide between South Jersey/Philly area, South Jersey shore area, and Central/North Jersey. You may want to look at smaller...
  18. Wound Care Interview! I have a few questions.

    Actually, I just shadowed last week. The real interview is this week. I really enjoyed the experience and the people I may be working with. Very supportive. Not sure about the pay yet, but it's...
  19. FNPs in south Jersey

    I've been on a few interviews. I won't say where since I haven't decided on a position yet, but the jobs are out there, even for a new grad. I am not perusing primary care, so most of the jobs I'm...
  20. FNPs in south Jersey

    South Jersey FNP here! I know what you mean about people not being from this area on this forum. It's good to get to know one another. I just graduated,
  21. Wound Care Interview! I have a few questions.

    Thanks, TammyG. Things went well. I have another interview this week. The company offers a lot of training, so I feel like I will be well prepared if
  22. Passed AANP FNP

    So excited for you! I also passed AANP and am so relieved. Writing NP-C after my name is sooooo awesome now !! I found the FamilyNPprep questions to be only so helpful, so I can't really recommend...
  23. Failed ANCC

    It's going to be a random array of questions with each test. However, the "nonclinical" questions will be about 20 or more % of your exam every time, so study up! My school highly recommended the...
  24. Correctional Nursing - can any one tell me about it

    Just Google the NJ and PA board of nursing for licensure information. You can print out the applications there. Know that NJ is VERY slow, so start your application now. You'll need a passport...
  25. I took the AANP. I tested 2 weeks after graduation. I don't think you can test before you finish the program, but you can send them preliminary transcripts to get the ball rolling. You'll have to...