toasterboy85

toasterboy85

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  1. OR nurse to NP?

    toasterboy85 replied to ode2BeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have worked 2 years on CV/neuro team in OR as RN while going to school for my masters. After those 2 years I transferred to another hospital and worked surgical ICU at the trauma hospital full time...

  2. Where do you work with your FNP?

    toasterboy85 replied to itinerantPHNAK's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work as a FNP-BC for a neurosurgeon. I am close to competing my RNFA so that I will be able to bill for intra-operative time. I work in Texas. My wife, who is also a nurse practitioner, practices...

  3. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    toasterboy85 replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced Practice

    When I started working at a neurosurgery private practice, I was employed at 65k (as an RN, my board certification was pending testing). Within a year I am up to 80k base. I also get a monthly...

  4. Norco and pain management

    toasterboy85 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work at a neurosurgery practice as a nurse practitioner. We commonly prescribe norco for pain management (mostly post surgery). Recently we have gotten quite a number of patients who are abusing...

  5. ANCC 2013...HELP!!!!

    toasterboy85 replied to TommyD's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took ANCC fnp exam last October and passed first time. I studies Leik Review, Fitzgerald Review, APEA Review. As far as labs go, I don't remember seeing any, but for the most part thru your...

  6. Looking for a short NP program- less than 2 years

    toasterboy85 replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The length of course is not the only factor. Remember quality of the program. There have been some recent programs that have come out whom in the professional world are not well respected and/or have...

  7. Texas Tech FNP Spring 2014

    toasterboy85 replied to mgtrz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good to see that there is some good interest with Texas Tech! My wife and I have both graduated in 2012 with our FNP. If anyone needs help feel free to

  8. Texas ACNP vs FNP practice

    toasterboy85 replied to Uroboros's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a newly graduate (tested 10/2013) as a FNP-BC. I work in a busy neurosurgery practice in Texas. I have had not problems with obtaining hospital, insurance, or contract concerns because of my...

  9. Prescribing out of Speciality?

    toasterboy85 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know it is "looked down" to prescribe for friends or family. If you MUST, I would write up a HPI, PE, ect and have the patient sign it as well with included therapy options. This would somewhat...

  10. Failed the AANP

    toasterboy85 replied to ale022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would encourage you to try the ANCC. Try not to let emotion get in your way. Study and test... That is all you can do. That was the phrase my physician told me prior to examination. I took APEA,...

  11. Failed ANCC FNP certification exam

    toasterboy85 replied to hiddencove's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Moody JB. Congratulations. I am glad that you passed it is such a relief to know that you are now a board certified family nurse practitioner. What are your plans from

  12. ANCC FNP Exam

    toasterboy85 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My wife and I will be sitting for our boards this Friday. We are extremely nervous, we have been to Fitzgerald and Hollier's live conference, purchased APEA online q-bank, and reviewed Fitzgerald 3rd...

  13. ANCC FNP Exam

    toasterboy85 replied to toasterboy85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We passed. Hope you do we'll. sounds like you have prepared well. Good luck. (ANCC

  14. NP in the ICU

    toasterboy85 replied to Jren's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am a FNP who works with a neurosurgeon. We are on call this weekend and I have spent multiple hours in the ICUs. This does not seem to be a problem at any hospitals so far. I have has precious icu...

  15. ACNP/RNFA salary negotiations

    toasterboy85 replied to kguill975's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I too am a FNP whom works in office, rounding on hospital patients and currently obtaining my RNFA. Sounds like you have an awesome job. Don't become greedy. Understand that you will build into the...

  16. Medicare Credentialing

    toasterboy85 replied to AzNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Finally after 7 months I have received all my numbers, insurance contracts, and hospital privileges. Our practice has an excellent billing practice that thankfully was there for all the dealing, I...

  17. ANCC FNP...any suggestions??

    toasterboy85 replied to Danielarn823's topic in Advanced Practice

    Know how to talk to a patient, seems that ethics were highly concentrated on. Sounds like you have prepared well. Good luck. Keep us

  18. TTUHSC FNP Fall 2013

    toasterboy85 replied to GoMavs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My wife and I just graduated from TTUHSC in August 2012. Over all decent program, of course each program has it flaws. There is A LOT that you have to put in as far as self study goes. Good luck! What...

  19. NP Student Malpractice Insurance

    toasterboy85 replied to Layna22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Insurance is one place that I would not "take the lowest bidder." I work as an FNP for a neurosurgeon and my insurance is about $4000. Mostly because of surgery (RNFA) and small amount of pediatrics....

  20. Failed ANCC FNP certification exam

    toasterboy85 replied to hiddencove's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took ancc (FNP) back in September 2012. I attended the live Fitzgerald and APEA review course. I would read over Leik on my iPad while waiting in line, between patients at clinical, and slow nights...

  21. How many hours do NPs normally work?

    toasterboy85 replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is a very complicated question. I work for a neurosurgeon, I am also a recent grad from a NP program. Currently I work about 50 hours a week plus study time at home. My salary is on the low side,...

  22. Failed the AANP

    toasterboy85 replied to ale022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!!! The hesitation waiting for the results and having to take a post test survey was ridiculous. I loved the question "how did the test compare to the blue print" I was thinking, let me see my...

  23. FNP board Prep

    toasterboy85 replied to RNOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    I took my boards in September thru ANCC. I took a live test prep thru Fitzgerald then about 2 months later APEA. I bought Leik's book on amazon and had it derived to my iPad. I would read it when...

  24. Medicare Credentialing

    toasterboy85 replied to AzNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    I too am a new nurse practitioner. I obtained a job working at a neurosurgery practice. Strangely enough I received my Medicare/Medicaid number before any insurance companies approved me. I am...

  25. looking for some direction

    toasterboy85 replied to priemabri's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree with justanlpn. Currently hospitals are moving more towards hiring a registered nurse with their BSN. Take the time at community collages to obtain the basics and transfer to an accredited...