BostonRN13

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1. Studying for AANP 2014 Exam and feel like I know nothing

   BostonRN13 replied to Starkitten29's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   So you've only been studying for 9 days total? Why the pressure to take the test so soon? Is there a job waiting? I'd try doing half what you're doing spread over at least a few more weeks. You can...

2. Contract questions

   BostonRN13 replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Crusin', IMO you may want to remove your picture from your avatar if you are talking so openly about your practice. Yes, do not sign a contract and try to stick it out for at least a year. I hope you...

3. All these NPs making less than RNs?

   BostonRN13 replied to 2bnpcout's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   In my experience, It all depends on the institution and what their payscale dictates. I have only interviewed at hospitals. One was a pay cut, but most were what I make now as an RN or $2-5 more an...

4. First job woes!

   BostonRN13 replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   That sounds like a lot of extra time you're putting in. Even if you were being paid, is all that work okay with you? Is he aware of how much you're taking home? I would bring it up, and that you'd...

5. new NP cant find a job

   BostonRN13 replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Hey there Barinbarr, Your experience sounds so much like mine. I actually sent you a PM recently btw. Anyways, keep on doing what you're doing. Keep contacting the practice but don't stop searching in...

6. new NP cant find a job

   BostonRN13 replied to SheRN1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   That is great! Yes, it's a holiday, don't get

7. Where do NPs look for jobs?

   BostonRN13 replied to HeartNursing3's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I look at Indeed and occasionally my states coalition of NP

8. What is a reasonable new grad offer?

   BostonRN13 replied to NdoNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think it sounds pretty okay but not having any kind of retirement savings account would bother me. I suppose you could buy a tax-free IRA CD every tax year while you're there otherwise how will you...

9. Negotiating the new job

   BostonRN13 replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Sorry. Yes, the NPs are viewed as a part of the nursing staff and therefor hospital staff meaning there is no special perks such as parking

10. Negotiating the new job

    BostonRN13 replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Juan-this is a hospital-based position and

11. Negotiating the new job

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey all. Just curious aside of pay, what types of things have you negotiated into accepting a position? I'm awaiting an offer that will come this week for my first NP position. It's the the city and...

12. First NP job as hospice

    BostonRN13 replied to phosphorus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I say hold out for something more closely aligned with primary care if you're still able to pay the bills with your job

13. Best Stethoscope

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I'm about to accept a position for an inpatient role-very excited! I lost my old Littman SE stethoscope in the midst of clinical rotations. Which stethoscope is best? Should I just spend the $$...

14. Experienced NP desiring VA job

    BostonRN13 replied to LubbockNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good

15. Is it ever ok to quit without notice?

    BostonRN13 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think since you already have another job lined up giving less than two weeks doesn't matter. Hopefully you've said your goodbyes already to your favorite patients or had letters sent out? Not sure...