Aniva

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  1. Graduate nurse: difficulty finding job.. Emergency Medical Scribe Experience

    Aniva posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been reading and hearing about many graduate nurses both new and old who face a difficult time finding a job and experience for a while. I'm not sure if this may help or not, but if you feel as...

  2. New NP insecurities

    Aniva replied to bluecludwig's topic in Advanced Practice

    I love using UpToDate. Even now, I still use it. It's not an end all be all, but gives great guidance. Keep in mind, all cases are never 100% black and white. Everyone has different practice styles....

  3. Failed AANP today 2nd time

    Aniva replied to Gdschild's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Look into the Fitzgerald prep course. It really helped me. If self study seems too overwhelming, I definitely recommend the in class learning option to focus on various subjects. It may be expensive,...

  4. Failed AANP 2014

    Aniva replied to ally459's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    yea..sometimes they have choose-the-best-answers type questions, where there are multiple correct answers... Sorry you've had such a bad experience. Try taking it easy for a while. Study overload can...

  5. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    Aniva replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hm.. interesting... my experience through the NP education and becoming an NP has been wonderful. Brutal program though. In retrospect, I would have made the same decision. Wasn't happy as an RN and...

  6. Feeling Very Hopeless

    Aniva replied to melp718's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulation! Good for

  7. New Grad Struggle in BC

    Aniva replied to GCar's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes, relocating can definitely improve your chances of getting a job. It may not be ideal, but it gives you experience and it's not forever. Consider casting that wider net and see where it takes

  8. How has walking into HR worked out for you?

    Aniva replied to JustAdmitToObs's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've seen this backfire on some candidates. Imagine if you were the manager and getting numerous applicants coming to you, which could disrupt daily care routine. There's a reason why hospitals and...

  9. Help, I still don't have a job!!

    Aniva replied to LizzieB_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    A lot of great advice out there. Refine your resume and tailor it to the job description posting. Some times in HR, the specialist will look at what's needed for a position and if you've got the...

  10. Broke and unemployed

    Aniva replied to Brokeand unemploye's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To better chances of finding employment, perhaps relocating may be the best option to gain experience. It's not forever and you'll get your foot in the door. good

  11. PMHNP entering student loan repayment! What to do?

    Aniva replied to bpu-psych's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For the NHSC, there's only one application cycle per year, so you must accept a position, start, and submit the necessary paper work for loan repayment program. I think after your application is...

  12. All these NPs making less than RNs?

    Aniva replied to 2bnpcout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    a majority of the time, the NP salary is higher than RN. Personal experience, my salary as NP was definitely much higher than

  13. please read :(

    Aniva replied to rainbowl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Buszta NCLEX Review Busta prep course is reputed around the region to be an awesome prep course. Upon finishing, you'll have a VERY high probability of passing the NCLEX, whether or not it's the first...

  14. Entry Level Job - New York City

    Aniva replied to ksucrazydaisy's topic in Nursing Career

    Congrats on the acceptance into the program! I hope you will enjoy your new career path. I'd make a list of pros and cons for each decision you make and discuss it with your family. Cannot say much...

  15. Candid discussion about the Nurse Practitioner role by NP's only please.

    Aniva replied to burnedoutRNinSC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think that for any job, where you work can make a huge difference in terms of job satisfaction. Some love being and RN instead of an NP and some, vise versa. I love being and NP and work in a great...

  16. Graduate nurse: difficulty finding job.. Emergency Medical Scribe Experience

    Aniva replied to Aniva's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Medisec, as a scribe, you be the expert of navigating through your organization's specific EMR. Every facility may have a different documentation system and if you were to switch positions, you may...

  17. Differences in practice: experts and novices. Are you learning from one another?

    Aniva replied to BlueDevil,DNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Antibiotics are being overly prescribed and providers are not reading the latest guidelines and studies... I'm in a similar work environment with another experience NP and I'm having the same issue. I...

  18. Drug seekers :(

    Aniva replied to Tinabeanrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, but I side with the providers who do not often prescribe narcotics/controlled substances. Even if I do, it's extremely strict (contracts, screenings, etc.). If there's even one strike, they're...

  19. More frustration as an MD or an NP?

    Aniva replied to sapphire18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Seems like there's a shift from the masters NP program to DNP. So would you want a DNP or MD? MD route will have further education/training by way of residency programs. DNP has...

  20. How old is too old to become an APRN? I am 57. is that too old?

    Aniva replied to viragoablaze's topic in Advanced Practice

    It's never too late if this is what you want to do. It may be intense, but I personally feel becoming an NP is worth it.

  21. Any thoughts about having a baby while in NP program??

    Aniva replied to tampabayRNBSN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Friend of mine did that during school. She had a good support structure at home and support from the school/class. We helped her when she couldn't make it to class or meetings with notes and stuff....

  22. New Grad job advice

    Aniva replied to reddgirl's topic in Advanced Practice

    completely understand where you're coming from. It's important when you do any interviews or speak with the hiring manager what you would like as a new grad. I understand it's important to find a job...

  23. NPs Are You Happy?

    Aniva replied to NJnewRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    -I'm very happy with my job as an FNP. I also see a lot of opportunities I can branch into if I desired. I have a friend who went to NP school, but switched a few times back to a position of an RN...

  24. New Grad Help!

    Aniva replied to cbeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would at least start the search now (actual application up to you). Cast a wide net. Look for hospital, clinic, residency programs, etc. i agree with Meriwhen in terms of positions for new grads vs....

  25. So confused...

    Aniva replied to katyb213's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Regardless of any specialty you go into, there will always be a degree of psych. If this is still something you want to focus on, then it may be your current position that's dragging you down. You...