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  1. New Grad NP applying for RN job?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi there, I'm sorry for the confusion! But it is exactly as Anh06005 said. I will be attending NP school in the near future and in a few years by time I graduate, I will have my NP license by then....

  2. How to deal with headaches during school, clinicals or while on the job?

    Summers3 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi guys, I am someone who experiences headaches and fatigue while working/classes somewhat on a decently regular basis. I'm scared to not be at my mental and physical best especially when I'm doing a...

  3. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Hello again, RunbabyRn! I see, thank you for explaining out the details so elaborate for me! :) wow, so you're working 3 jobs currently?! That's overly impressive! If you manage to make a lasting...

  4. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone, Is it possible to apply for new grad/RN positions a few weeks or months before you graduate your program and before you get your license after NCLEX? Or would that count against your...

  5. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, runbabyrn. Yes, I have seen lift team work out their schedule to lift a patient together but I wasn't sure about transporting patients/machinery or anything else so I was worried about doing it...

  6. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi everyone, I am going to be starting a nursing program soon but as for the physical demands, I have no idea what to expect. I'm scared that I'm not physically strong enough to handle it over time?...

  7. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for your input, tc3200! I was most worried about the lifting, walking, standing and doing that over and over each hour all in 12 hours shift! So I thought I won't be physically able to continue...

  8. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, duskyjewel. Right now I am doing the home exercises whenever I can (or go for a run) to build up endurance. What I need is as you suggested, the weight lifting exercise to get in shape to help...

  9. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    thank you for your input, rob4546. I'm glad that some nursing programs do take notice of these precautions. Thank you for your encouragement!

  10. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Dear Soldiernurse22, thank you for your advice! Yes, I do understand that I would probably need others to help me do anything heavy. BUt I have heard of nurses/hospital staff accidently injuring...

  11. Too physically weak- scared to do nursing?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pmabraham, thank you for your reply! Yes, I still have about 1.5 years left before I actually start working but I want to still be in decent shape for clinicals since that is also 12 hours. Thank you...

  12. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your reply again, jaabrn. I will definitely keep your considerations in mind. Thank you again for posting.

  13. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Family nurse practitioner or adult nurse practitioner? I would think that FNP has more available jobs since they treat pedi-patients as well since ANP only see....... well, adult patients. I am very...

  14. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Thaank you for your reply, zzbxdo. I would like to end up working in a hospital but of course, that's where everyone wants to go so it would be even more hard. I'll definitely keep in mind your...

  15. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Hi RunBabyRN! I am in San Diego area (socal) but am not even near graduation yet but I wanted to ask this first just to get an idea way ahead of time! Many people have been offered positions before...

  16. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your advice, jaabrn. If you don't mind, may I please your location? I have always thought that NP in general would have more difficulty find a job position but it's probably the area I'm...

  17. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thank you for your input, Alicia777. Even as an FNP, is there a age limit to your pediatric patients? (like including the entire spectrum from newborn babies to seniors)? THank you for your time.

  18. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see, thank you again for your input! Best of luck with your own journey and many successes to you.

  19. Volunteer experience useless in job hunting?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ahh, thank you very much giving your input, rinskins! I have networked during my volunteering experience but it's more with staff in non-RN roles unfortunately. I hope overall my experience will help...

  20. Volunteer experience useless in job hunting?

    Summers3 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi there, Has volunteer experience/clinical rotations during your schooling has a decent impact on your finding a job RN position? Like, I have heard that even though a person may volunteer for years...

  21. Which is more marketable/more job opportunities: FNP or ANP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your input, PCURN-BSN! If you don't mind me asking, what location are you from? I always thought that in general, there are more jobs for RN than ANP, or rather, any NP specialty in...

  22. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you to sionnairn and zzbxdo for your help! I appreciate your time to respond to my questions!

  23. How soon for new grad to apply for jobs?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Dear SionainnRN, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and advice! Did you stay in Nevada for your nursing career? Also, this seems like a really dumb question but if you were...

  24. Easier to get hired as RN or specialized NP?

    Summers3 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hi everyone, I am going to be starting a BSN/MSN program. I will be getting a BSN and license in 1.5 years but this is a general RN license (not specialized). Would that make it harder or easier to...

  25. Easier to get hired as RN or specialized NP?

    Summers3 replied to Summers3's topic in California Nursing

    Dear One1, Thank you for taking the time to share your advice. I am planning on getting licensed and working as an RN before starting NP or at the very least, work and do NP program part time. So...