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    FNP working casual as RN?

    barcode120x replied to SbRnpens's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I second this wholeheartedly! I also work as medical examiner too but for a much smaller, contracting company but the self scheduling and pay is awesome. I love the interactions with veterans, despite...
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    51 yrs old with spinal fusion-should I pursue nursing?

    barcode120x replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    What are your reasons for going into nursing at 51? Passion? Pay? What are your physical limitations that you have right now if any? I think these two questions are the most important to think about....
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    FNP preceptor

    barcode120x replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ah interesting, then it may be tough for ya. Well, get started looking! There's a good chance those surgery NPs know other NPs that may do family practice as well. Get networking with them! If you...
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    FNP preceptor

    barcode120x replied to TRVL.RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Unfortunately, it's common practice for NP programs to not provide clinical placement and have the student find their own preceptors, but that's pretty odd that they want you to provide proof of...
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    RN pay more than new grad NP pay

    barcode120x replied to MrsClarex4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's basically doing worker's compensation except it's for veterans. Basically you see veteran's for a claimed condition, do an interview (HPI, etc), physical exam for that claimed condition, and just...
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    RN pay more than new grad NP pay

    barcode120x replied to MrsClarex4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Maybe your docs at your hospital can hook you up with something nice. 120k range as a new NP here in California sounds about right when I started looking late last year early this year. Most typical...
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    RN pay more than new grad NP pay

    barcode120x replied to MrsClarex4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You might have already answered your own question. Money is the issue. It's quite common that typical NP jobs (urgent care, primary care) straight out of NP school don't pay as well as bedside nursing...
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    Is being an NP worth it?

    barcode120x replied to daisychains11's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Definitely shouldn't be going for NP to make more money. Same reason why no one should become a nurse for the money. There is potential to make money as an NP than an RN, but it depends on your...
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    My patient doesn't want to work with me at all and it's hurtful

    barcode120x replied to dsaprog's topic in General Nursing

    The only time frame I see in the OP is that she/he had checked at the end of shift. If we assume the OP had the initial pain med interaction during the shift, then I do believe the OP should have done...
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    Any advice for a new grad FNP's first job position?

    barcode120x replied to dt0327's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would jump on that opportunity with your PMD if that was me. Seems he/she is willing to really support you and seems like a good learning experience and a potentially a good working environment....
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    staffing ratios

    barcode120x replied to esrun2015's topic in California Nursing

    https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHCQ/LCP/Pages/AFL-07-26.aspx
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    Going to work when you should of called out. What's your thoughts on this?

    barcode120x replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in General Nursing

    Unless your hospital has a policy on excusable call offs (which I would imagine most don't), a call off is a call off and it likely doesn't matter what conditions you have. I don't mean to rub off on...
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    Should NPs learn from Korean MD strikes?

    barcode120x replied to MentalKlarity's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I've been looking this topic and comments for awhile and I am still not really understanding why you want me/NPs to go on strike. I work with great NP colleagues and I'm not fearful of losing my job...
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    Night Shift: Balancing Life Out of Work; Health & Wellbeing; & Exercise

    barcode120x replied to RUNNER87RCC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    When I was full time, I typically did a 2 one 1 off type of deal and only did 3 in a row if it was a Fri, Sat, Sun. Working out in between shifts was awful as I was both tired from waking up early,...
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    The Movie and TV Thread

    barcode120x replied to Tweety's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    Definitely recommend the new FX series Shogun! It was just released this week with 2 episodes. I've heard that it's arguable just as good, if not better than GoT by some and so far, it's great! Slow...
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    NPs, Please share the reasons you left your old job/specialty?

    barcode120x replied to treeye's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm on my 2nd week into PM&R and loving it and the training program that they have laid out for me the next couple weeks (since I have 0 experience, and just barely a year as an NP). The providers...
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    APEA Predictor

    barcode120x replied to vbarger28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I hate to throw this at you, but for my program they told me that if I do not pass the retake APEA predictor test, it would be a potential failure out of the program and not a simple retake of the...
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    Opinion about starting NP program at 53

    barcode120x replied to jnb1740's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you are in good health I don't think your age will be a problem. A better question to ask yourself is what other reasons are you going for NP? Getting your NP for more money shouldn't be the...
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    DNP part-time is how many classes?

    barcode120x replied to rn3052's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I am pretty sure your class professors or program director can answer your questions more
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    NP Salary/Pay Let's Be Transparent

    barcode120x replied to SurgicalNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^ The exact truth. @jnb1740 I went into FNP knowing that I did not want to do FP/ at all but it was the baseline to get in order to get into other specialties. There are definitely well...
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    NP school job advice?

    barcode120x replied to pinkpedsnurse22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Many of my classmates, including myself continued to work FT/PT/PD while in FNP school, so it's totally doable. Then again, it just depends on how much time is required for clinical allocation. The...
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    AANP

    barcode120x replied to vbarger28's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Took my AANP Summer of 2022 and 2 APEA predictors exams were part of my programs curriculum. The 2nd APEA predictor test just before my last semester, I failed miserably, at around 55% or so (didn't...
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    AANP FNP review material?

    barcode120x replied to currentRN1234's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too used Amelie's lecture and study material for my AANP. Additionally, I used Fitzgerald for pure, dry, content. After that, most of my time was focused using Leik's review book which I highly...
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    The Movie and TV Thread

    barcode120x replied to Tweety's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I too am a big fan of Phoenix. I won't say Napoleon was that great or near his greatest act, but still good
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    The Movie and TV Thread

    barcode120x replied to Tweety's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    This is a TV series, but definitely recommend Masters of the Air which is currently airing and on episode 4 if anyone enjoys the military genre. I recommend watching Band of Brothers and The Pacific...