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 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...

  10. 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

  11. Negotiating the new job

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

    Juan-this is a hospital-based position 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...

  16. New Grad NP Salary vs Hourly Pay California

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

  17. Why is it so hard to find a preceptor?

    BostonRN13 replied to WRNCEN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, how does every thread become an appropriate place for you to bash NP schools and the profession in general? For someone that has so much negative to say about it, it amazes me you still want to...

  18. The waiting game, when is it okay to check in?

    BostonRN13 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey all. So I had both of my second interviews early last week. Both went well I think. I have heard back positively for a third and final interview with one but not the other. I know there are other...

  19. Why did you become a Nurse Practitioner?

    BostonRN13 replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    1. Increased autonomy 2. A chance to learn new skills and challenge myself 3. Job opportunity in many areas and a modest pay raise 4. Lifestyle- no more call shifts , no holidays or off-...

  20. Questioning my decisions...

    BostonRN13 replied to AB1489's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, I agree with the others-it sounds like you need to shadow a few APRNs and see what you are drawn towards. NP school is hard work, no doubt about it. If you don't have a solid idea of what you...

  21. ANY NON_PRESCRIBING NPs?

    BostonRN13 replied to stepbystep12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, not too interesting. Mostly pulling any pertinent patient history from various MD notes and then completing a limited physical and filling in the blanks of the assessment as well as educating on...

  22. How many patients are you expected to see daily?

    BostonRN13 replied to URGR8T's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    50 a day?!! Whaaat? That isn't even mathematically possible even if you aren't taking a lunch break and seeing a new patient every 15 minutes from

  23. ACNP salaries

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

    Wow, I wish! The starting figure I got was about 55K higher than the salary quotes I've been getting for Inpatient NP jobs.. Oddly enough though, when I enter 'Boston' and not the suburb I live in (as...

  24. certification exam

    BostonRN13 replied to Bornleader-NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

  25. Why your local physician group is wary of hiring a new graduate nurse practitioner

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

    To me the post was useless hot air. Who it was for is still confusing to me. Comparing apples to oranges as PP said is correct. We are of a different species and I for one never hoped to be an