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  1. My NP job search--Cue the crickets and tumble weeds rolling by..

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, it's been 4 months since I started my official search. I've been on a handful of interviews, actually went for a second interview for one position, but never got offered it in the end. I've...

  2. How do you know when it's time to move on?

    BostonRN13 replied to NYNursingStudent's topic in Nursing Career

    This!!

  3. Nurses with Mental Illness: Share Your Self-Care Strategies

    BostonRN13 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Good thread. I suffer from Social Anxiety disorder and depression. I did cognitive behavioral therapy which sort of helped but at $35 copay per visit I can't go as often as I should. Also I try to...

  4. What are your pet peeves?

    BostonRN13 replied to forgop's topic in Emergency

    Parents buttering up their children with lotions like a Butterball turkey for surgery. Meanwhile the bovie pad is slipping off all case.

  5. Messed up on application, expected wage screw up

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

    Don't worry. Pay is all based on a scale of nursing experience at any hospital I've ever worked at. I doubt what you wrote down will matter

  6. "Getting on" on HBO

    BostonRN13 replied to savoytruffle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  7. What does your Pee say about your health-Cleveland Clinic study

    BostonRN13 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is polka

  8. Please help decide between Internal Med Clinic Vs Minute Clinic

    BostonRN13 replied to APN Under Construction's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  9. Please help decide between Internal Med Clinic Vs Minute Clinic

    BostonRN13 replied to APN Under Construction's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'd go with the IP.. If the practice seems willing to train a new grad then that's a great opportunity for you and you will see so much more than the retail clinic. You may get bored at the Minute...

  10. Non-Clinical Jobs for a FNP?

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

    You could look into Nurse research positions. I shadowed with two nurse researchers and it was mostly non-clinical. Depending on the study it may require a blood sugar or obtaining a urine specimen...

  11. Cops and Nurses

    BostonRN13 replied to GundeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was called in to the OR for an emergency testicular torsion and was pulled over for speeding. I told the cop where I was going and why. He let me go with a verbal warning. I think it's true that...

  12. Negotiating contracts

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

    Ahh I see. That's a tough call then. Regardless though I would also agree to negotiate to the higher end based on inpatient and surgical aspects of the job. Here's what I just found on a quick Google...

  13. Negotiating contracts

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

    Congratulations! I would imagine it would be near the higher end you mentioned since it's an inpatient position at a hospital, these seem to be one of the better paid NP roles.. Also how many years RN...

  14. Need help for new grad

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

    That's no fun. I'd sit down with your manager and discuss it. What's to lose? You should be able to clearly define to that person what is making you so upset and specific instances of the hostility...

  15. how to answer "why should we hire you in the critical care internship?'

    BostonRN13 replied to krystal.dane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Because I'm motivated to learn and ready to work hard, I'm good at collaborating with others in a team approach and I want to be a part of this hospitals team! etcetera... Give solid examples for each...

  16. Do any of you work for an agency as a nurse?

    BostonRN13 replied to quirkystudent's topic in General Students

    I did agency after I came home from travel assignments and it fit into my life perfectly. I ended up going to the same two hospitals so you will end up getting to know them over time. I believe the...

  17. I am afriad to go to nursing school...

    BostonRN13 replied to changes13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Anthony. First, I agree with PP, change your user name. Well, I've been an RN for 14 years. When I finished nursing school in the late 90's the job market was very different.. I had an RN position...

  18. Can't Keep Looking at the Bright Side (I just want to cry)

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

    Oh my goodness. First off, hugs!!!! It's only a job, I mean really. Do you have your health? Support and love of your family? These are the important things. Do something nice for yourself and stop...

  19. new grad and stressed

    BostonRN13 replied to Atrus82's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ahh.. I remember those days and they sucked, ha! I would ask for a sit down meeting with your preceptor(s) and nurse manager . I'm surprised they don't have a list of competencies they want you to...

  20. would appreciate some advice for my situation..

    BostonRN13 replied to benster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, I'm so sorry that you have dealt with all of this!! I'm glad you seem to be on the road to recovery. What about continuing the PA

  21. Going crazy

    BostonRN13 replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The nursing job market is tight as it is. To make yourself the MOST marketable, I'd go with the BSN.. If you've saved money and haven't taken loans but can't get a job what good is

  22. 40 hours a week plus a family equals???

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Debating on accepting a position that is full time, 5 days a week with two little ones under 2 at home. I know being a new NP the first 6+ months will be the hardest, staying late, showing up early...

  23. 40 hours a week plus a family equals???

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

  24. As a new grad RN, would you take an Assisted Living position

    BostonRN13 replied to Nola009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's sounds awful on many levels (patient load, pay and schedule). I wouldn't take it but understandably you need to pay your bills. Do you have any connections in the hospital that you could...

  25. Pay Cut "Because of ObamaCare and Jerry Brown"

    BostonRN13 replied to i_love_patient_care's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA