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  1. You do not qualify as an NP...

    BirkieGirl replied to ChellyFutureNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    personally, i would probably take the job that has an offer on the table, to get my feet wet, learn what I like and what I don't, learn HOW to be a functioning NP, and get some experience. You may...

  2. NY post slams NPs

    BirkieGirl replied to ryguyRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    i don't know about anybody else's areas, but the area that i live in is experiencing a literal dry-up of primary care docs. NPs are becoming our primary source of providers, and THANKFULLY, you don't...

  3. New grad FNP

    BirkieGirl replied to lauris4luv's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    not practicing YET, but I have heard incredible pay scenarios and good solid job options in the Carolinas AND

  4. How did you pay for nursing school? Help...I'm in a pickle!

    BirkieGirl replied to dc1994's topic in General Students

    SOME small loans AND work during school. When i was in undergrad, EVERYBODY in my class worked some sort of job. many were bartenders,waitresses, cocktail waitresses, etc. one worked on a cleaning...

  5. MSN vs. DNP

    BirkieGirl replied to pinaynurs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    my program is currently MSN and my school offers the option of a 2 semester DNP finish afterwards...I too have been talking A LOT to advanced practitioners and MSNs. From what I can gather, it seems...

  6. MSN ed- are you happy with your degree?

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    thanks for the good input. all good things to consider. i am still torn. i feel like if i go for the FNP, then i HAVE to go practice as an NP as soon as i'm licensed. no option to ever go back to the...

  7. MSN ed- are you happy with your degree?

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you for responses so far. I too am in a job that I really like and don't necessarily want to leave anytime soon. I am seriously thinking about getting the MSN-ed and trying to find an adjunct...

  8. I think I might be in the wrong field

    BirkieGirl replied to ptrang1987's topic in General Students

    it's never too late to try something new or different. I would just like to tell you, though, that REAL-LIFE nursing is nothing like school. School is there to prepare you, to teach you the skills,...

  9. Is being an NP REALLY like i'm reading?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    as a NP student, i have read a LOT online about NPs in practice. there seems to be a LOT of discussion about VERY long hours (50+/wk), malpractice, and seeing inordinate amounts of patients daily. is...

  10. Barkley review CDs BEFORE clinicals?

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thanks for the input! i really

  11. Barkley review CDs BEFORE clinicals?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone- I am about half way through my FNP program and starting the full time clinical portion next winter (small clinical requirements built into earlier classes, but JUST clinical next yr)....

  12. Mispronunciations That Drive You Nuts

    BirkieGirl replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    from my current role: "Cou-da-min"....(coumadin) from a past role, i worked with a nurse who constantly was saying "sin-a-cope"...it took me a good month to figure out she meant "syncope"!!!! having...

  13. Is being an NP REALLY like i'm reading?

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    wow, great feedback threads so far. I truly thank each of you for the time you have taken. I am in the midst of making a truly difficult decision whether I will continue straight a-way in the FNP...

  14. Educational fork in the road; advice, please.

    BirkieGirl replied to TheCommuter's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you are planning on entering recruiting type work or anything in the business end, I would think that the MSN/MBA would be a good choice. I am stuck deciding between two degrees right now too, so I...

  15. Failed the AANP

    BirkieGirl replied to GWTWFabToya's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    hang in there. some of us just test poorly. i am among them. i took my RN boards twice, i took the national certification for my specialty area twice, and honestly i anticipate taking my NP boards...

  16. Barkley review CDs BEFORE clinicals?

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    thanks for a good suggestion! i will buy the older set now, and when i am closer to graduation, maybe sell those to somebody behind me in school and upgrade to a new set.

  17. Clinicals in a small town? Doable?

    BirkieGirl replied to 42346_nurse_'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    don't give up now! yes, i think that clinicals in a smaller hospital are very possible, but obviously will limit your exposure to certain things. How about use up clinical hours in the areas that you...

  18. I fainted today in OR:(

    BirkieGirl replied to 164centimeters's topic in General Students

    sounds like you may have a vasovagal response to seeing blood. MANY people do. even REALLY great

  19. Post Master Certificate FNP...how did you do it?

    BirkieGirl replied to jrt4's topic in Nurse Management

    I am sorta in this route as well! I am in a MSN program in education AND admin, and then want to return down the road for the post masters certif in FNP. I feel like this will give me absolutely the...

  20. Considering home care after 14 yrs in office

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi all, I have a few questions about home care nursing, and hope that I can get some good help. I am an RN of 17 years, and been in an outpatient office setting for the past 14. I am in a specialized...

  21. Advice regarding school/future

    BirkieGirl replied to hawkMSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would do FNP, solely because of the cost to you. you can always go onward for DNP after you are a working NP and possibly get some tuition reimbursement...if you REALLY want to be a NP, take the...

  22. Considering home care after 14 yrs in office

    BirkieGirl replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Home Health

    AWESOME!!! thanks so much for the insight. sounds very much like what I am looking

  23. I've been a RN for 17 years what else can I do?

    BirkieGirl replied to Cathyrnx7's topic in Nursing Career

    Home care may be a great option, because you are constantly on the move, and interacting mostly with your

  24. Did you have to quit/change a job to do NP school?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone- I am just looking for input from others to see how you handled working during NP school. I have an extra burden of needing to carry health benefits for the family. Currently I work a 5...

  25. Salary info

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can anybody tell me where are the best websites, resources, etc to estimate what NPs in my area make? I cruise the online want-ads to get some ideas, but most are vague about money. i am a NP student...