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  1. Getting an interview. This is harder than i thought..

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all. Graduated in May with FNP, passed boards and got state license, yada yada. So now I've started the process of applying online. I've applied to several types of jobs; retail clinic, hospital...

  2. Getting an interview. This is harder than i thought..

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

    Update; I have two interviews this week! Both in hospitals which is what I

  3. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    BostonRN13 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

  4. Did I make a mistake doing FNP?

    BostonRN13 replied to phieud's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I disagree at least in the Boston market. I have two interviews this week for hospital FNP positions. I too never intended to work in primary care and leave my hospital experience

  5. Patient abuse... To staff

    BostonRN13 replied to lmccrn62's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Did you mean to misspell almost every word in the last sentence. Pot calling the kettle black

  6. NP..worth the tuition cost?

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

    If you're an RN in the Bay Area I wouldn't imagine your pay would go up much, maybe $3-$5/hr best case scenario. Is that worth it to you? As others have probably said its not the nursing profession...

  7. How long to stay in first job?

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

    In general, I always thought it best to stay in a job for 2 years. Having said that, if you were hired under the pretense of it becoming a full time job, i would discuss this with your manager as the...

  8. I keep failing the FNP boards, please help with advice

    BostonRN13 replied to lynn1216's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry that stinks. I know how studying totally overtook my life. Do you have the Fitz audio CDs? I found those really helpful and listened to them non stop the last few weeks before my exam, even on...

  9. Nursing and then medical school?

    BostonRN13 replied to aliciajessee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Why wouldn't you just go to CRNA school if you want to do anesthesia? You're schedule will be a lot more predictable (the ones I work with in the OR work 7am-5pm) and you'll have A LOT less in school...

  10. Can FNPs work in case management?

    BostonRN13 replied to correr82's topic in Case Management

    It would probably be worthwhile to contact a case manager or two and ask about their educational background. To me, FNP doesn't sound like the most direct route. Good

  11. Getting an interview. This is harder than i thought..

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

    Congratulations to you!! Yeah, I'm in it for the long haul and will just keep plugging

  12. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    BostonRN13 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. Massachusetts 2. 15 yrs exp 3. Operating Room 4. $48/hr 5. No diff 6. Non

  13. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    BostonRN13 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now I'm wondering if I went to the crappy

  14. What type of papers in NP school?

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

    Its the latter. Almost every week we got a patient scenario say for OB/GYN or whatever the focus is that week who presents to you with ABC symptoms. You have to write the paper step by step from what...

  15. RN/NP on the move

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

    You could get a travel RN job as a bedside nurse in San Fran while looking for an NP job and settling all the documentation needs. Like Juan said its very expensive in the Bay Area and a travel...

  16. Cover Letters. Neccesary or waste of time?

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just applied to several NP jobs and bypassed the cover letter segment. Wondering if I did myself a disservice. Do you always attach one when applying online for positions? To me it seems like a...

  17. Any Advice on finding clinicals??

    BostonRN13 replied to Amybabes00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Use your acquaintances.. For my Pedi I used an NP in my hospital, for my OB/GYN I used my own OB office NP for Primary care and Specialty I just made some cold calls and asked to speak with the office...

  18. Was your NP Program Good?

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

    It's funny. I went to a brick and mortar and those things you mentioned you learned in your hands-on 2 day course we were never taught. I think my program was too large ~150 students, plus too much...

  19. FNP- seeking thoughts/advice

    BostonRN13 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In MA too. Although I just finished NP school in my search it seems like the PCP offices pay the least, about what you make right now, and full-time positions are hard to come by... 20/hrs a week,...

  20. FNPs! What area were you in when you were a nurse?

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

    At first Med/Surg Tele, then Travel in cardiac stepdowns and finally O.R scrub/circulating for the past several

  21. NP Programs that Provide Preceptors

    BostonRN13 replied to diana_lopez's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Boston College. Just remember, having a school find your clinical placements isn't always a blessing. They may not be convienient for you to get to or in the best part of town. Just something to...

  22. Magnet curse!

    BostonRN13 replied to ICUNurseG's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work at a magnet facility but feel like our recent changes (hiring BSN new grads as opposed to RNs with experience), and some staffing cuts as well as just not hiring for positions and "making do"...

  23. How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

    BostonRN13 replied to mmcc26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Undergrad: 22 Master's in Nursing #1: 32 Post-Master's certificate (FNP):

  24. Career during NP school?

    BostonRN13 replied to Gapeach0459's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Do you have any experience as an RN? If you don't I would suggest doing the ICU position for some real, hands-on experience. I think that looks much more attractive to employers than a phone triage...

  25. When should I start applying if I want to start in January?

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi There, I graduated in May, passed the boards and have since been stalking sites like Indeed.com for jobs. I'm not ready to start until January though since i'm pregnant and due in September so want...