Cococure

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About Cococure

Cococure has 7 years experience.


Started out as a patient care tech/CNA, then went on to be an RN. After working in cardiac and mother-baby I went and got my BSN. During that time I got married had 2 little ones. Now on my final education quest, I am in an FNP program and loving it!!

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    First NP Job

    I think you should hang in there and learn as much as possible before throwing in the towel. It’s a new practice and therefore slower that’s an opportunity to take your time and learn. Also I did...
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    Are Braids Professional?

    You hair is beautiful! And yes is it professional...no need to worry about that. Just pull it back in a pony tail and rock it
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    How NOT to Recruit an NP

    Very interesting...sorry this happened to you. Do you mind me asking why you are looking for a new job after 1 yr? Just curious to see if this is the norm, I know as a nurse we sometimes do 1hr...
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    I passed my AANP

    So after lurking for so long on this board with merely a dream of being and ARNP. I can finally post that I have passed my boards! I have been on this board since my CNA days lol. Thanks everyone for...
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    Husband Wants to Become a Nurse Too

    Hello, My hubby and I are nurses, we didn't go to school together. I went first and then he started right after I graduated. It nice to have a partner that truly understands the stress of a crazy...
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    Oh Lordy, Come on guys, how did the conversation go sideways so soon? The OP just wanted some support and guidance on being a new NP. Can we all agree that we are all playing on the same team....
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    This is a great suggestion but it is not always possible. I did more than the required hours each semester, but when the semester was finished I was not allowed to shadow for any extra time due to...
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    First off...congrats on being a NP graduate!!! I am in the same boat as you, just finished school and preparing for boards. I am nervous and excited all at the same time, I too am terrified I won’t...
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    Does name of school matter?

    I am not sure which part of the country you are located in but the big name schools do like Duke, Yale, Columbia, Georgetown, UPenn, etc do set up clinicals. Have you looked into PA programs? They set...
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    Does name of school matter?

    Ok I understand now. Honestly, you have the education already so whatever school you attended it will be a breeze for you. That being said it will depend on what part of the country you are located,...
  11. Possible in California with OT but you will need that kind of salary to afford anything. Travel nurses make bank in
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    Does name of school matter?

    With your background as a MD you will be fine, you have more than enough education. Question why didn’t you want to be an MD in the states? I am unfamiliar with the
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    APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    Yes I think if you want more options. I originally wanted to pursue this type of degree because I wanted to have the choice to be a hospitalist or outpatient because most hospitals want the ACNP for...
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    Will you get your DNP

    I had thought of it for a brief second but after looking at many schools curriculum, it's not clinically based it's geared towards management/leadership and that not my cup of tea. Also, it's crazy...
  15. I did this as well and I too planted trees in my own yard...lol Another thing I purchased was a dry erase board. I would pretend I am teaching about a specific topic like HTN and write down the cause,...