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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 ...

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 sug...

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 afte...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 Unit I and the other RN's removed chest tubes all the...

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 ...

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 t...

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 i...

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 ...

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...

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 about a year and 1/2 prior to becoming pregnant a...

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 the fact that it was not w/in a nurses scope of pr...

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 :)

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) You have to learn many new procedures, interventi...

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 for a little over 3 years. I also lived in an area ...

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 pts are aware that "we" are about ready to get th...

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 directly reflect upon management. Not in all circu...

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 lab? Even if you have never worked in a sleep dis...

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 always start out introducing myself and who the CNA ...