BiotoBSNtoFNP

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  1. What are the 3 most dislike RN duties in demand?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Natasha A.'s topic in General Nursing

    I hate suctioning. It's needed, i usually have no choice in the matter, but

  2. Job Search New FNP

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to TicTok411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just passed my boards this week!! I began scoping out the job market in my area at the beginning of my last semester, started networking, and seriously began applying mid semester. I had multiple...

  3. Salary/Wage of New Grads Nurses in PA, specifically Philadelphia Area

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to StuffedBear's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    You can essentially write anything for the salary requirements option on the online application for a nurse in this area. The wage is not negotiable and will likely be hospital wide based on...

  4. New Grad, work calling on days off

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to hopemedsurg2picu's topic in General Nursing

    I havent read all of the PPs, but I am sure I am saying similar things. Dont feel obligated to answer the phone. Its harder to say no when you actually pick up the phone and they beg. It's perfectly...

  5. AANP exam 2015

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to mdhRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am taking my exam in 2 days (!!) and am just finishing my studying. Mi.s-have you taken a live course ? I found that they live course and CDs of the live course helped with pneumonics to remember...

  6. Ride Along Interview

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to kikiB's topic in General Nursing

    When I shadowed for potential RN jobs, it was hands off and I just observed. They wanted to see if you asked appropriate questions and how your personality meshed with the other staff

  7. Urgent Care RN experience for FNP?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to hello__nurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I left the hospital setting to work at an urgent care in my last year of FNP school. I love it!!!! It has been a great experience! You see things at the urgent care that you are learning about and...

  8. NP pay, does RN experience matter?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Veigar3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, RN experience typically does not count when calculating your new grad NP salary. That is why RNs with many years of experience post that they are not making more as an Np. They start out at the...

  9. Nursing Career and Nude Photos

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I was a nude model for the art department in college. There is a difference between this and other types of nude pictures that may be floating around the

  10. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    This is exactly what I would tell my 19 year old self. Focus on school, not boys. Calm down-life goes on (in regards to everything!). Dont be so dramatic, but still experience life and dont be

  11. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    Know what skills/tasks you can do-with or without your preceptor. Talk to the nurse precepting you at the beginning of the shift and let her know you want her to let you know if she has any tasks or...

  12. Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    But if they dont ask about it in the interview (which they shouldnt bc youre protected by the ADA as a previous poster pointer out) DONT volunteer the information! If you need to explain any gaps of...

  13. Be candid how do I handle my illnesses with regards to the BON if I get an interview.

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to honeyforasalteyfish's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For my nursing school interview, I was not asked about previous psychiatric illnesses. I merely needed a physical form completed from my PCP. Your PCP may request a note from your psychiatrist that...

  14. Travel Nurse Companies for New Grad?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to CVU_RN's topic in Travel

    Your question was asking if travel companies will take new nurses. The answer is

  15. 15 Year Post Grad AANP Prep

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to carboncyclist's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you considered a live prep course? Or fitzgeralds online review classes? Might be more helpful to get live reassurance and discussion esp if you are a visual

  16. Non-competes

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to VTBabyNurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just signed a contract with a 5 mile noncompete for 6 months. I live in an urban area so the 5 miles does eliminate many options however there are still plenty of options outside of the 5 miles...

  17. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds like a great, comprehensive offer! The 7 on 7 off sounds exhausting but I know its a common schedule. Will you be practicing as the sole provider at a site? I work at an urgent care as an RN...

  18. Too many recommendation letters?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to fery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If they ask for 2, i would send 2, maybe 3. They will not read 7 unless they specifically request 7 (and i did have a job ask for 9

  19. Nursing@Simmons- end of term 2, update

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    And I am finishing Simmons' program next month! I am glad I chose a school that helps with clinical sites-overall this has been a great experience for me. Simmons definitely has a good mix of self...

  20. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes! And to FnP who is also negotiating the job offer, it doesnt mean we will be there forever! I am glad to have a job, especially when so many areas have limited NP options for new

  21. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was offered the 86,500 and countered 10k higher as that was the insight other NPs provided me. I did not expect them to accept that but thought they would meet in the middle. They originally said 86...

  22. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for all of your insight, Jules. I have been rereading a lot of your posts about careers lately and will channel these thoughts when I ask for a higher

  23. New NP-Negotiating a Salary

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to PhillyFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am finishing my fnp program next month. My offer is for $86,500 for 40 work week seeing acute visits in a family med practice in a large hospital system is Philly suburbs. 31 days pto including...

  24. Any FNP out there that went to a for profit online university out there?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to Ptrv12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I next month I will be graduating from an online program that also has a B&M school (in a different city than me). I had an extensive suturing lab during our immersion campus visits where we also...

  25. Too old to do NP program?

    BiotoBSNtoFNP replied to med_life_for_me's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think your age and experience will be helpful to you. Find a accelerated second degree BSN program near you. Most are a year or two full time. Get an RN job and then start Np school! You will not...