BostonRN13

BostonRN13

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  1. new NP cant find a job

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

  2. new NP cant find a job

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

  3. Letters after name? FNP, APRN, etc

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

    The designation ending in C means the NP has taken their boards with and is credentialed by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). The designation ending in BC means the NP is certified...

  4. Hospital staff/no weekends/holidays

    BostonRN13 replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

  5. Does how much money we make and benefits really matter

    BostonRN13 replied to clarinets's topic in General Nursing

    What are you talking

  6. I HAVE A LOW GPA

    BostonRN13 replied to lowgpa's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First suggestion, change your screen name! Lol.. But seriously, I think GPA is only a part of whether a school chooses to accept you to a program or not. Work history, references and interview...

  7. Frustration...

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

    Wait, why is this a race issue? Did I miss

  8. Your Starting Salary?

    BostonRN13 replied to x_factor's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is funny. When I started in 1999 I was paid $16/hr.. I think the salaries sound appropriate for first year out and geographic

  9. Steps to become ER NP?

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

    1. Get a job in ER as an medical assistant/ nurses aide during nursing school 2. Get a job as RN in ER with your connections 3. Get into NP school ( I would say get FNP since you can treat across...

  10. NP in Interventional Radiology

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have an upcoming interview for an hospital-based IR position (!!!) and was wondering if any NPs here work in IR? Can you describe your day? Do you like what you do?

  11. NP in Interventional Radiology

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

    From the job description it looks as though it's procedure based and I would be first-assisting which I'm psyched about!! Will find out more at interview and really try to sell myself. I've been an OR...

  12. Traveling to Boston

    BostonRN13 replied to Codeman5788's topic in Travel

  13. Traveling to Boston

    BostonRN13 replied to Codeman5788's topic in Travel

    I think the cheapest you'll find, and I'm using the word "cheapest" very loosely, would be in a part of the city called Brighton. I work in the city and used to have an apartment there before I moved...

  14. First job but no prescribing

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there. Just wanted to get opinions from all of you... I'm a new grad and in talks about taking a Pre-op clinic job that would not include perscribing medications as part of my role. The schedule is...

  15. First job but no prescribing

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

  16. Tuition Reimbursement

    BostonRN13 replied to zje123's topic in General Nursing

    I think what you are looking for would be 'loan forgiveness' not tuition reimbursement.. Tuition reimbursement helps to advance your CURRENT position, not past

  17. Am I crazy to plan a wedding going into my final MSN semester?

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

    Congrats to you! I think 50 guests is a small enough number that you would be able to plan it but I agree with rmicu, secure the venue now (which will require a $$$ deposit) everything else, you can...

  18. What the $$$$$

    BostonRN13 replied to Umberlee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you do indeed have to pay see if your school allows partial payments. I managed to stay loan-free throughout NP school by paying half at the beginning of the semester and half at the end while...

  19. Meely-Mouthed Recruiters

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

  20. Where are all those desperate new grads?

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

    So where is this job you speak of? A few of us are asking... Tried to PM you but your inbox is

  21. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BostonRN13 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I guess we should give it a name since it's going to be living here for a while. What about 'Sallie

  22. After my job interview (the sound of crickets)

    BostonRN13 replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've posted as well about this. I'm "only" going on my 5th month of looking. Really no advice other than I agree 2 years seems odd. I know you posted last time and seemed depressed, and were beating...

  23. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BostonRN13 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "The box doubles as a fantastic hiding place from

  24. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    BostonRN13 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "At least it was free

  25. New Grad Perioperative Nurse Residency Program - Advice?

    BostonRN13 replied to ILUVFLRN's topic in Operating Room

    We have 12 new graduates in my OR currently. They are all doing quite well ! Each must learn to circulate and scrub in every service (General, Plastics, Neuro, GU, ENT, Ortho). The total orientation...