Aussierules1985

Aussierules1985 has 6 years experience and specializes in Clinic NP.

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1. Decent new grad pay

   Aussierules1985 replied to ashonman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I can guarantee its not just women... I was just young, inexperienced, and in a very poor area. I did what I had to. I needed the experience. When my wife moved to a real market; the wage went way up....

2. Am I really a NP if I do laser hair removal?

   Aussierules1985 replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I work in an area that is not generally well accepted/well thought of. In my opinion do what makes you happy, personally I'm too new for quitting yet(low experience to move to my desired area), but...

3. Education Career

   Aussierules1985 replied to SoJoFlo's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   This is exactly the reason I haven't applied for teaching; they all are M-F during the working hours... I'm dying inside to try teaching, it just sounds like so much fun to me. I wish I could help...

4. Recent NWCC graduate

   Aussierules1985 replied to JUSTanLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately, I seem to think that the critical fail outside of academically passing is everywhere. I understand the purpose, but it is indeed ridiculous. I started nursing way before I was ready...

5. Where are all those desperate new grads?

   Aussierules1985 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Good luck on the search! I wish I would have known how to search as well as some of you guys. It took me nearly three months, ever since then its a breeze! But experience, and as discussed, moving, is...

6. FNP the good, bad and ugly (if any)??

   Aussierules1985 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Money. Security. Options. Annoying patients, more annoying management, more so annoying having to manage my

7. Can anyone relate to delay in providing employee contract?

   Aussierules1985 replied to lvan0904's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I'm pretty new in this area too, but I must say, if you haven't signed, i'd be gone... No pay.. no provider. My clinics are exploding in hiring, but the management is a little unorganized; they...

8. NP Programs that Provide Preceptors

   Aussierules1985 replied to diana_lopez's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Ole Miss (FNP provides preceptors)! And whatever school you're thinking about in the North, we're cheaper! ... and warmer in Winter! Good

9. The Florida job market cannot be this bad?!

   Aussierules1985 replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Yep, mobility was huge. I got a local job where I graduated, then got a 40% pay bump up north! Did you try temping in an indian reservation or something? I mean idk, but they have temp gigs for sure...

10. Best area for RN experience prior to becoming FNP

    Aussierules1985 replied to Alwaysreading's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Networking is the most important

11. Need some advice from my fellow NPs

    Aussierules1985 replied to nursegreen's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good luck! PS yeah it happens way too

12. FNP new grad -- offered a GI job -- should I take it?

    Aussierules1985 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Having to be forced to stay in an area is a serious limitation to finding a good job. Personally i'd take it if you like the work and the people. Finding ideal jobs are hard to come by straight out....

13. DNP....Is it worth it for me????

    Aussierules1985 replied to Spazzerific9's topic in Advanced Practice

    I love y'alls situation. I would never worry about the money IMO. My wife's a resident in surgery, in this country unless your/your significant others family is extremely wealthy you are going to med...

14. Any NPs working for the VA?

    Aussierules1985 replied to NPAlby's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just be careful megan, your job is up to you to convince these people you're worth it... seventy is very very reasonable out of school

15. future RN-BSN student needs guidance

    Aussierules1985 replied to V.Mejia's topic in Advanced Practice

    Not from your area but IMO isn't GCU an online university? Just saying I personally think that the clinical classes are more important when asking what school, but still, if its an online school, I do...