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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 great field. I love the idea of the ma doing the main documentation. That's my main time constraint! Well, good luck to you.

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 get to the 200k billing level. How long is your contract? Can you speak to other providers who already work there and can give you insight? Also, 40+ pt/day does sound like a lot, especially for a new provider!!! I thought about going into derm but it never happened. Right now I'm in Occ Med and I see approx 20 pts/day.

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 your judgement. (Again, sorry for late response).

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 be?

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 experience to rush through to get it now just because. I have had no trouble finding a job. I see no reason to add to my current student loan debt. As a young provider, I have a lot to learn and many years to practice. I think I have plenty of time to pursue the terminal degree when I am more established.

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 much.

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. Seek out a first job that offers you support. You will have a lot of questions, so don't be afraid to ask them. I totally agree with BostonFNP's recommendations.

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 there are other perks that make it worthwhile. The commute is usually during off hours, so traffic isn't often an issue. I'm usually home before 1pm and do my documentation via remote access. I get about 50 cents a mile (whatever the IRS standard is) and the first and last 20 miles are on me. I definitely agree with using the time wisely. I have lectures and other education stuff on my my phone that I listen to while driving. Or I make bluetooth calls to my out of state family members. I haven't driven over an hour yet, but I'm sure that some days that will occur if I am covering someone's building who is on vacation. It's not a typical 9-5 job, but I am enjoying it.

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 wound care practice.

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 counterparts. I'm not saying that it's a great term, but it doesn't fill me with righteous indignation. Yet, physician extender really gets under my skin, as if I am some sort of lackey sent in as a last resort. As a provider, I do my best to educate my patients and fellow staff members about my role. There will always be someone with a different opinion. But as long as I do my best, I feel pretty good at the end of the day.

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 and blessing. I can't imagine ever regretting making this career choice. Even if I was in a position that I hated, I could take a different position. There are opportunities to change and grow all the time. No regrets here.

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 did!

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 apps are the way to go for me.

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 me.

I just started my first job doing wound care rounds in LTC/rehab facilities. There are a variety of nontraditional jobs out there.

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 groups which are often found through colleges or Sigma Theta Tau type organizations.

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 hourly. I'll keep you posted.

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 looking at aren't the standard salary with benefits type gigs. Hourly wages seem to be in the low 40s, although I was led to believe it would be much higher in school. Perhaps that will come with a little experience. An Adult-Gero NP friend of mine just accepted a position for $90,000 (internal medicine). We are in a good area, I think.

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, too.

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 selected.

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 them. They seemed more ANCC focused with nonclinical questions, even if you select the AANP format. I took the Fitzgerald live review and listened to Barkley. Both were helpful. I found PA resources to be very helpful, like Physician Assistant Exam Review â€" Join me as I review for my PANRE.. They have a different type of schooling, but need to know the same stuff we do. In fact, stuff that I looked up from that website came up on my exam! I would recommend breaking out that physical exam book, too!

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 Miller Adult NP Certification Review book for people taking the ANCC exam. Those who took it seemed to do well. I took AANP.

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 photo. They'll want fingerprints, as well, but they'll send you that info when the time comes. All the info is there. This is the link for NJ prison jobs through Rutgers (they merged with UMDNJ). That's how I got my job. Select University Correctional health care under Facility. https://rutgers.hodesiq.com/apply_login.asp?JobID=&chkJobCartJobs= Good luck!!!

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 send them official degree confirmed transcripts after you graduate. Once you get the email from them that you can test, email the testing center for your ATT. I don't know how ANCC works, but AANP seems to be a well run organization. http://www.aanpcert.org/ptistore/resource/documents/2013%20CandidateRenewalHandbook%20-Rev%2011%2025%202013%20forNCCA(FINAL).pdf

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 shadowing with one of the NPs during LTC rounds to get a feel for the work. If selected, they will offer training, which is so great for a new grad. I have a week to prepare. Any suggested websites or reading? I have been thumbing through my old textbooks, which has been quite informative. Any ideas of what to expect for pay? I am in the Southern NJ/Philadelphia area. Thanks in advance, my friends!