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Hi everyone, I'm a FNP looking to start my own business. I'm curious what experiences any of you have had or are currently involved in. I've researched some different options and feel a bit "stuck". It would be great to network and hear some of your stories! Like what inspired you? Did you use a non profit model? Any other insights would be great. Thank You in advance for sharing your stories!

Hi there! One site I have had good luck on is Indeed. There are lots of positions available in underserved areas that tend to pay more. Often these positions offer tuition reimbursement, sign on bonus, relocation costs, etc. Good luck!

Thank you all for your personal experiences and advice. I do not check these posts as often as I should. I am back at work...negotiated part time for a month and then ft after. I let them know forthright that I may request parttime down the road after my coworker is back from maternity leave and they are ok with that. It is great to work in an environment that supports work-family balance. Thanks again and good luck to u all in your endeavors,

Also researching NPs and different specialties that you can go into may help with your decision.

Hi! I have been a NP for over 3 years now and a RN 7 before. I think that it is such a personal choice. You would want to consider where you are located and what your goals are. Does your hospital welcome NPs in women's health? Will you mind working mond-Frid with poss call? You say you are tired of drama and nights but consider the business of days. There are pros and cons on both sides. I am glad I became a NP as it was always a personal goal of mine, however, there are days when I miss nights (quieter and less bustle) and yearn for my prior 3 12's a week. From a professional standpoint there is definitely more autonomy. When I come to a cross road like the decision you are facing I typically weigh pros and cons and then decide. I hope this has helped. Good luck in whatever path you choose!!!

Please help!!! Personal and professional opinions extremely needed. I am a FNP in the field of Interventional Radiology. I have been working in this area over 3 years and recently had my second child. I am due to return the second week in November. My dilemma is that I have a husband who travels weekly for work. He is typically gone 3-4 days a week and mostly out of state. What I feel now is that I am torn as all mothers are in this situation. I would love to stay home longer with her. My mind says I have a professional obligation to return and my heart says to stay home longer to provide care and nurture my relationship with my spouse and other child. I have been given the blessing to stay home from my husband. Also complicating the situation is that a new NP was hired to cover for me and partner once I return, however, she informed us shortly after hire that she is pregnant. She will be on leave in Jan. Advice I need.....do I professionally withdraw in the next week? Return full time and see how it goes and then negotiate part time or place notice depending on how it goes? Or try negotiating part time now? I am in desperate need of any opinions and advise from fellow peers. Thank you in advance!!!

Hi Jeremy, First of all Thank you for the reply. I am hospital based and also seeing clinic patients. We are currently in the process of having an IR clinic being set up (unfortunately not completed yet). I spent 100 clinical hours with the IR Doctor prior to being hired. We do procedures as well as follow ups and patient management. The MD I work with does anything from as minor as PICC lines to SIR-Sphere treatment, chemoembolization, vertebroplasty, etc. Have been doing this since June and just was looking for advice and tips from others in the related field. Thanks, Jen

Hello, Things that helped me as resources were: Maxwells clinical guide that you can get at Barnes and Noble, alsotry this link for various pocket guides... wwwccspublishing.com/ccs. I also used Lange Case Files books to help study and learn current recommendations for various common conditions. Hope that helps, Jen

Hello everyone, Would like to connect with NP's working in Interventional Radiology; looking for advice, clinical pearls, resources, etc. that have helped you in this specialty. New FNP and first year of practice in this specialty. Appreciate all suggestions and assistance in advance. Thank You, Jen

That is unfortunate. You should try contacting a recruiter, especially if you are willing to relocate. There are still plenty of jobs out there....you just really have to look. I know...I am a new grad and can relate. I most recently took a position in Interventional Radiology. Foreign to me because I have been a ICU and Progressive care RN plus APN edu does not offer edu in this specialty area. I was fortunate to have completed a clinical rotation with him and we got along very well. If you are willing to relocate, I know there are ONC NP positions in Phoenix and there are positions available in WY. I personally know because of this week and last I had looked into a couple positions. Might be worth a shot. Hope that you found this helpful and good luck with the job hunting!

I would recommend Margaret Fitzgerald. I bought her CD's and she is an excellent speaker. She offers a review course as well. I think I paid about $450 for the seminar. Hope that helps! Happy studying!

Dear ArkansasFan, I believe FNP's are a blessing to a healthcare system that is crying for Family Practice Physicians. Just as any career, there are components that one learns in a fashion that is both learned scholastically and through clinical on the job integration (i.e. suturing, chest tubes, etc...). I would tend to agree that the lack of additional A&P studies is somewhat a shame. Physicians have the beauty of gross anatomy which I believe would be a great addition to the NP curriculum. One has to remember though that the role of the NP is relatively a new one with the physician dating back centuries; the role and edu is ever evolving. The NP originated in CO in the 1960's out of need for pediatric care and the realization that Nurses could be trained in advance practice and fill a need. I have completed so many procedures that I cannot begin to count. It is fun and an art that is taught both in school and further appreciated in clinical rotations. I am an advocate for NP's doing procedures. We are just as capable as MD's within our scope of course. As far as the PA and NP role....the clinical components tend to blur, however, the backgrounds vary. There is one thing that remains the same. The NP always is a BSN prepared RN prior to the NP degree achieved. I am an advocate for the NP! Great discussion posed:)

Hello all, I am anticipating graduating with my MSN, FNP on May 3rd 2009 and am looking for any help in finding a website or good location to possibly work. Currently I am located in the cold North and am in a huge need of climate change. Wondering if anyone has any good suggestions for job hunting. Thanks, Tired of "Cold and Snow"-aka Jen

Hello all!!! This is a little bit off the topic of Jay Leno, However, I saw a few comments made about the program House. I am usually quite laid back when it comes to jokes/comments, feel pretty secure in who I am as a person and a nurse. Anyways I saw an advertisement for House about a week ago, went like this...Something happened to a pt, like he had an emesis or something like that, Dr House goes, "That is exactly why I created nurses.", then he turned and left the pts room:angryfire I just found myself angered after that commercial. I couldn't help but feel resentment for being portrayed in that light. Anyways, I got over it, but this thread opened up that can of worms again. Thanks for letting me vent that to you all.

Hello everyone, I've never initiated a thread here b/f, so hello and nice chatting w/ you all who have been here for some time.:) I would like a little help regarding preparation for graduate school in nursing. I currently have my BSN and would like some tips on how you all eased yourselves into a program. Like, what steps and tips helped make the process easier? I would like to apply for some sort of specialty NP program, however, the only programs available through the University I've been researching are MSN for nurse educator and FNP option. I've also researched Phoenix online programs. Any suggestions on these topics would help. Also, I have a 16m/o @ home, so any input from nurses who have little ones @ home would also help. Thanks so much!:)