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1. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

   NPjh replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Are you working as an RN in the ER currently or have you previously? I had ER and urgent care experience as an RN, and I had an offer to work in the ER right after graduation because of this. Also,...

2. Looking back.. any regrets as NP instead of PA?

   NPjh replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Honestly no, I would not choose to be a PA. I have more autonomy in my state as an NP. Several of my colleagues own their own clinics. I would however look into your choice of NP or PA programs...

3. New Grad Nurse Seeking for New Grad FNP Program

   NPjh replied to tsipareht's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I highly suggest a) re-thinking your views on programs that do not require experience b) actually getting experience. It will be much easier to find an NP position with experience. I had several...

4. NP unable to find job...looking for RN job but having interview difficulty!

   NPjh replied to qwerty17's topic in Advanced Practice

   I have heard of different places starting some NPs out as RNs and transitioning them after a certain amount of time/experience. Maybe you could suggest something like

5. Looking for FNP/MD/DO preceptor in San Antonio

   NPjh replied to schanen's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am not in your state, but I would contact your local or state NP organization. I suggest joining as a student NP. Our local organization lists all of us on their site, and lists if we are willing to...

6. Going for a MD program from FNP

   NPjh replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced Practice

   I did my homework and spoke with several NPs before I decided on a program. It has nothing to do with "luck." I agree that there should be standardization regarding admission criteria and clinical...

7. Going for a MD program from FNP

   NPjh replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced Practice

   I worked with a graduate of a Caribbean medical school. She worked as a medical assistant for several years, trying to get a residency. So, I agree with the previous poster on these medical schools. I...

8. BSN as entry into practice; why we decided against it.

   NPjh replied to MunoRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   The NCLEX tests at the Minimal level for entry into practice. So, comparing the scores is a moot point. My argument for a push for a BSN for entry into practice has nothing to do with whether or not...

9. Paid on Productivity NPs

   NPjh replied to NPjh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thanks for the stats and advice. I am part time as well, so I am a little concerned about numbers. I will see if I can find David and some contract negotiation advice. I did enjoy the simplicity of a...

10. Paid on Productivity NPs

    NPjh replied to NPjh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for the responses. The proposal is 50% of the profits of billed services, and they want me to come up with an amount for base payment each month (what I think I should get). I am used to a...

11. Best path towards DNP in geriatric medicine

    NPjh replied to julz1980's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    If you're wanting a position in an office setting after graduation, then I suggest more experience in that

12. Paid on Productivity NPs

    NPjh posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Are any of you paid on productivity. If so, what is your percentage? Do you also have a base pay

13. College based health center FNP pay

    NPjh replied to SamIAm221's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That sounds ridiculously low. I made more than that as an RN. I guess it depends on where you