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  1. Entrepreneurs

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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"....

  2. FNP in Interventional Radiology

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  3. FNP - How to make enough $$$ to pay the bills?

    kurtzmobile replied to kjinman100's topic in Advanced Practice

    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...

  4. Maternity leave......

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

    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...

  5. Maternity leave......

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  6. Would you do it over again?

    kurtzmobile replied to kelmc0824's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

  7. Would you do it over again?

    kurtzmobile replied to kelmc0824's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  8. FNP in Interventional Radiology

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

    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...

  9. FNP clinical questions?

    kurtzmobile replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  10. Question about RN's removing Chest Tubes...

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, Just wanting a little feedback on how you guys feel about the removal of chest tubes on a post-CABG/Valve pt via an RN. I previously worked @ a hospital were on the Tele/Stepdown...

  11. jobless new grad NP

    kurtzmobile replied to nurselele05's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  12. FNP exam review

    kurtzmobile replied to loganable's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  13. FNP doing procedures

    kurtzmobile replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  14. Help with job hunting:)

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    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...

  15. Jay Leno slams nurses!

    kurtzmobile replied to grace90's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. I need a little help w/ preparation for Grad school

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    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...

  17. question...new job and pregnant

    kurtzmobile replied to LincErin's topic in General Nursing

    Hello there, Just thought I would offer my input. First of all congrats on your new pregnancy. Thought I would offer my personal experience regarding this topic. I worked @ a regional hospital for...

  18. Question about RN's removing Chest Tubes...

    kurtzmobile replied to kurtzmobile's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, I tend to agree w/ you, regarding this topic holding up in court. I feel that, yes we were trained and had to pass a competency, however, in the event that a negative rx would occur would...

  19. Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    kurtzmobile replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    That is waaaay too funny of a story!!! Sounds like something I would say to a student if I were in that situation. Isn't the pospartum experience lovely!?!? :roll

  20. No More Bedside Nursing, I Quit!

    kurtzmobile replied to cameroondiva's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I started out on a TELE/Stepdown Unit as a new grad and as it was well umm... a bit overwhelming @ first, I ended up loving it. It is overwhelming for the fact that 1) you're a new grad, 2)...

  21. Hours

    kurtzmobile replied to TinaRiy85's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started work as a graduate nurse, I started out @ 16.75/hr. That was b/f I passed my NCLEX and was still on orientation. I quickly went up in pay to 20.38 base pay. I've only been an RN...

  22. Kudos to all nurses out there....

    kurtzmobile replied to AMARTIN1's topic in General Nursing

    You put a smile on my face :) Yes it is a great feeling to leave the stress and caos behind after a busy day. To answer your question re: Why things go wrong @ shift change. It's b/c the dear little...

  23. suggestions for my meeting

    kurtzmobile replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I would like to add some advise on how to handle this situation which sounds to be very frustrating. First of all, I am a true believer that the ethical standards in any profession tend to...

  24. Non-Medical professionals working in Sleep Disorder Labs as OJT's

    kurtzmobile posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I was just wondering if any of you have any experience working in a sleep disorder lab and if so, what are your opinions regarding non-medical professionals working in a sleep disorder...

  25. Annoyed that public doesn't know what nurses do?

    kurtzmobile replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone!! Just thought I'd share my thoughts w/ all of you. I currently work in a sleep disorder lab and previously worked @ a regional medical center, working on a cardiac/stepdown unit. I...