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I need some help with potential offers from recent interviews. I have had a lot of terrible offers including awful schedules, independent contracting that does not adequately compensate for taxes, no benefits with shady dealings, etc. Below are the m...

I attended the APEA live review and listened to an old copy of Fitzgerald. I think the area that really helped me the most was the APEA Qbank. Some of the questions are pretty basic, but the explanations are pretty thorough and got me thinking about ...

From my experience, most places that say they want ANCC just mean that they want you certified, but not specifically ANCC over AANP. It is generally a lack of knowledge of terminology of the person writing the position requirements. However, as some ...

Prescriptive Authority:5 Steps to...DPS - Coalition for Nurses in Advanced Practice This may be helpful to anyone that is currently in this process. It's a little outdated, but still good overall information. My credentialing person for my new job is...

My RN experience is pedi CVICU and PICU. I did not find it a detriment to my finding a job. The only reason it even came up is that most people who interviewed me went out of their way to explain exactly how much time I would be spending with pedi pa...

I attended a Hollier/APEA live review and purchased the Qbank for the month preceding my exam. I also used an older version of the Fitz book and the fast facts from Leik. I wanted various sources and I didn't read anything cover to cover, but I passe...

As a side note, I took nearly 5 months post graduation and 3 months post-certification to decide on a job. It was a lengthy process full of offers that were less than desirable. I'm glad I waited because I just accepted by first job and it has great ...

Another update: I had another offer in the mean time and ended up going with a FQHC about 10 minutes from my house with excellent benefits. Thanks for all of your advice!

Update: Still interviewing and deciding. Will be shadowing in the pain management practice to check it out further. I also have upcoming interviews for a family practice clinic with a big hospital system that I already work for which sounds promisin...

DNP is not mandated until 2025 for CRNAs and no set date for NPs that I'm aware of so that should not be an issue. I am unsure of the logistics of holding both licenses according to the BON, which may vary by state. With both programs running about 2...

Passed AANP today! APEA QBank and AANP practice questions were my best investments as far as exam prep, I think. I took the Hollier review course which I also found helpful for "putting it all together" and found her to be very charismatic in the del...

I passed the AANP today! I found the APEA QBank and the AANP practice exam very helpful for exam content. Hollier live review was good for overall knowledge of content/practice as well.

I recently graduated in December and am planning to take AANPCP. I decided AANPCP because it is strictly clinical based questions and has an association with the actual AANP organization. I have classmates taking both, but from the live review I atte...

No special training needed that I'm aware of. In fact, probably preferable because it can be done in a primary care office and doesn't cost anything. Use Dix-Hallpike to find the affected ear and start in that position for this maneuver. From anecdot...

I used epocrates every day in clinicals. Whether you get it for tablet or phone, its a necessity for me!

I can't say much for NP jobs with that reputation, but it sounds to me like this is hearsay at this point. I agree that you should keep an open mind about the situation and make the most of the experience. If you remain positive, maybe that will nega...

My school offers free access to many journals if I do my search through the library website. I agree with some of the above posters to do a little research with your library and see what is already offered. In addition, I have several journal apps on...

We have had a mix of proctored vs non-proctored during my program. Depends largely on the content of the course and the professor. I am in the FNP program. We have the option to take the exam on campus or to find a proctor site near our home. I have ...

There are often preceptors posted in local and state NP associations. Generally you must become a student member and pay a discounted amount of dues prior to seeing the database, but it may be worth it if you are in a bind. I generally find that the ...

FNPs can work in ER, especially if they have ER or urgent care experience as RNs or clinicals that are heavy in either area. Sometimes it is preferred because they can see patients across the lifespan. As I mentioned above, some schools offer a dual ...

FNP is not technically meant to work in a hospital setting. The intention is to work in primary care, but there are always exceptions. The instances in which I have heard of FNPs working in the hospital setting include: rounding on patients for their...

I haven't had any assignments that directly tie into what I am doing NOW, but rather based on my experience which could include anything nursing related. Often it was about nursing leaders that I had witnessed or about a clinical situation. I have be...

Texas Tech and UTMB (Galveston) also have online NP programs. Any online school will require on-campus visits at some point during the program which may vary depending on school (some every semester, some just once or twice for a week at a time). For...

By APNP, are you referencing acute care (ACPNP)? FNP is focused on primary care across the lifespan (pedi, adult, geri, etc). FNPs primarily work in outpatient settings with some exceptions made for rounding privileges in the hospital based on colla...

It should not be an issue, especially if you complete the BSN. If you complete the BSN at TAMU, you have the degree, you work as an RN, and then you apply wherever you want for MSN/NP, including a UT Branch. If you are talking about getting pre-reqs ...