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Dranger- when I applied I was expecting that it was five days a week. That is what the cardiology NPs do where I work. I read somewhere that some do 12s and would prefer that so was wondering how common that is. Glad to hear that it is. Now just have to wrap my head around 7 on and 7 off.

thank you traumarus- Im starting a job at cox and will hopefully be able to gauge what types of practitioners they utlize and how.

The hospital I work in does not have any nurse practitioners working in the ICU, so I have never been able to see what their schedule is like. The description of the job is something I would be interested in doing, as I enjoy being an intensive care nurse and would like to further my education and be an advanced provider in a hospital setting. However, since I do not work with any at this time, I was curious to know what schedule they typically work and weigh that vs my ideal job based on wanting more than the one child I have already. I was under the impression they work five days a week, and thats not ideal, but I could do it. Just was wondering what people see working, so I could know what to expect, and I thought this forum would be an appropriate place to ask. I didn't ask to have my decision making skills questioned. Thank you for the responses. I am glad to know there are 12 hour shifts out there. I wouldn't like a week on week off, but at least I know there are options.

Thanks for the response. I definitely could see why PT as a new NP would be a bad idea. I know I wouldn't be able to do that right away. I don't know why people must be so snarky over the internet though.

Hi, I just got accepted into an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program. I will be living in Springfield, Missouri when I graduate. Does anyone know what the job prospects are in that area? Also, likelihood of 12 hour shifts as an ACNP or part time work while I have young children? I'm really excited to have gotten in, but I want to know if the job will realistically work for my family.

I mean to write 6-18 mo for hep b and ipv.

Pediatric Vaccine schedule! Hopefully I'll be able to explain this in a way that makes sense, but this is how I remember them. It might sound complicated but write it out as you read this and I'm sure you'll get it! First, make a chart with four columns. Label them BIRTH, 2mo, 4mo, and 6mo. In each column, you will have 1 vaccination, 6 vaccinations, 5, and 6 respectively. (I just remember 1,6,5,6). The only vaccine at birth is HEP B. At two months, you get Hep B, IPV, Dtap, Pneumo, Rota, and Hib (6 vaccines). 4 months, you get all of them except Hep B (5 vaccines). 6 months you get all of them, just remember Hep B and IPV can range anywhere from 6-12 months (6 vaccines at 6 months, plus remembering the ranges for Hep B and IPV...this is why I write them first!) Hopefully that made sense. Now I remember the letters H,P,M,D (I remember this by saying Hewlett Packard, M.D. (as in doctor) haha. Hib 12-15 months Pneumo 12-18 mo MMR 12-18 mo Dtap 15-18 mo I remember the numbers by saying that the first three have 12's on the right side, last three have 18's on the left side, and 15s in the corners. Now for 4-6years I remember DIM (as in Dtap, IPV, and MMR). Hopefully that helps, I know it seems like a lot but definitely better than just trying to memorize!

Hopefully I'll be able to explain this in a way that makes sense, but this is how I remember them. It might sound complicated but write it out as you read this and I'm sure you'll get it! First, make a chart with four columns. Label them BIRTH, 2mo, 4mo, and 6mo. In each column, you will have 1 vaccination, 6 vaccinations, 5, and 6 respectively. (I just remember 1,6,5,6). The only vaccine at birth is HEP B. At two months, you get Hep B, IPV, Dtap, Pneumo, Rota, and Hib (6 vaccines). 4 months, you get all of them except Hep B (5 vaccines). 6 months you get all of them, just remember Hep B and IPV can range anywhere from 6-18 months (6 vaccines at 6 months, plus remembering the ranges for Hep B and IPV...this is why I write them first!) Hopefully that made sense. Now I remember the letters H,P,M,D (I remember this by saying Hewlett Packard, M.D. (as in doctor) haha. Hib 12-15 months Pneumo 12-18 mo MMR 12-18 mo Dtap 15-18 mo I remember the numbers by saying that the first three have 12's on the right side, last three have 18's on the left side, and 15s in the corners. Now for 4-6years I remember DIM (as in Dtap, IPV, and MMR). Hopefully that helps, I know it seems like a lot but definitely better than just trying to memorize!

and in the future, if all you have is a smart ass answer, its better to not say anything at all.

I've read all of that previous to your comment and I am still not clear on whether it would be easier to get a permanent MO license and wait the 30-45 days or if you can get a temporary license sooner...thanks...

Hi I am graduating in May from an Illinois BSN program. I would like to take the test in Illinois because I have heard that it is nearly impossible and takes forever to get an IL license by endorsement. However, my fiance was just transfered to St Louis Missouri and I would like to go with him obviously. There are hospitals close enough in Illinois that I am applying to but I would also like to get my Missouri license to increase my options. How long does it take to get the MO license after getting a license in IL? What about a temporary MO license? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

good luck finding a job. I am graduating from my BSN program in may 2012 and am moving to missouri. Its really hard to get a job in the Chicago area for new grads!

Thank you everyone for your input. That was reassuring that people are getting jobs there, they seem a lot more friendly to new grads (more friendly in general than Chicago area people! haha)

Hi, if you could please message me the name and contact number. What hospital is it for? Thank you for any information.

Im about to graduate with my RN and currently work as a CNA in a nursing home. I am very afraid that a hospital won't count it as experience...how true do you think that is?