barcode120x RN, NP

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 the wrong way, but it really doesn't matter what y...

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 to another new grad NP. I do agree there are more N...

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, then I was tired the entire shift from that workout ...

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 start, but that's expected and all the acting is to...

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 and preceptors I have are all amazing and great t...

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 course. The course/unit itself was literally just tha...

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 only reason why you are going for it. Depending on wh...

I am pretty sure your class professors or program director can answer your questions more accurately.

^ 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 compensated jobs outside of FP, it just may take some time ...

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

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 first as both give different views and feels of war...

About to approach my first year as a "working NP." Started my first job earlier in 2023 doing contract work doing annual wellness visits, in home ($125) and tele ($90). I was too excited at first, but after a few weeks starting, I realized my coverin...

I didn't care for or against it. It was mindless busy work in both my BSN and FNP program, but it was easy and it was just another task to get my grade. If anything, I was amazed and perplexed about how some just didn't even know how to write an adeq...

In my one and only shadow experience when I was first starting and looking for a job as an NP, I followed an NP for a few home visits. Basically you get to see a bit into the day in a life of an employee that is doing a similar position as you. It's ...

I guess you could say technically my program was hybrid because we had 2-3 days must-attend seminars (basically all day lectures on course content and a few exams) at the beginning and end of every semester on campus while the remainder of everything...

If you don't mind paying, I would definitely choose APEA because they offer seminars. Amelie Hollier and co are excellent, fun, enthusiastic lecturers which is why I highly recommend doing their seminars (in person for remote/virtual). Other than tha...

4 and a half months after finishing school (clinical only, actually), 3 exam re-reschedules, and a bunch of nervousness the last few days, I took the AANP exam and passed! I picked up some study tips/advice from other users on this forums so I figure...

My program here was also the standard, 2 year dealio and working seemed very doable. I was lucky to be part time which made it managing everything easier and my program was online/remote. I worked 2 nights a week and did clinical 3 days a week. I did...

Unfortunately, it's pretty common for NP programs to not provide clinical placement. No clue why, but it is what it is. 50k sounds about right for an NP Program. Here in southern California, I had the choice between Western University and Azusa Pacif...

A bit of an old post, but thought I'd chime in as I'm starting a part time gig with my doc for SNF rounding. Your compensation sounds about right. SNFs, LTACs, and ALFs don't require the provider to round every day. From what I've learned so far, at ...

I do MWV on the side as a contract, both in person and televisits. Love it because it's super easy, quick, and compensation is really good with my contractor. Televists are the best LOL. I had intentions of doing MWV full time right out of NP school ...

You may want to consider looking into getting a year of experience in primary care first. My guess would be that WH clinics are looking for experienced NPs just like many other specialty clinics prefer NPs with experience in that specialty. Primary c...

I was provided a wrist BP machine when doing home visits. Long story short, not recommended to use at all. It gets an inaccurate reading or semi-decent reading less than half of the time it is used. Stick with a good ol portable BP machine. Omicron i...

Currently, I have 8 months of work experience as an FNP. I'm working as a sub contractor that does wellness visits and a medical examiner for the VA, but lately, the patient load has been very inconsistent (no patients = no pay) and have been on the ...

I was sort of in a similar situation with a previous employer. Started off training and what not for my NP role, nearing the end of the month of training (lots of video lectures and certs) and to be on my own, I was asked to perform case manager RN r...