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  1. MSN to NP -how to?

    VTach2013 replied to Muffinmarf's topic in Advanced Practice

    What are you doing your MSN in? Each NP program has their specific requirements listed once you visit their website directly. Generally you don't have to have a set amount of clinical hours to start...

  2. Primary care problem in specialty

    VTach2013 replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The problem with writing that prescription would be the lack of follow up with that patient which may make you liable if something happened as a result of the treatment. Im assuming that since you are...

  3. Looking for adn-FNP online program with a low GPA

    VTach2013 replied to Newnurse29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you cant find any program willing to take you with your current GPA you could consider going back and finishing your BSN first... Making sure you get all A's and then applying to an FNP program....

  4. Looking for adn-FNP online program with a low GPA

    VTach2013 replied to Newnurse29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So what was your GPA unpon completion of the ADN in nursing School? Im assuming that since you mentioned you went back to school 7 years after having a 2.5 GPA (and doing better this time around) that...

  5. Need Advice: Accepted into One School.. Wating to Hear from Another

    VTach2013 replied to shuccrn's topic in Advanced Practice

    I agree with the previous two posts. Pay the fee and guarantee a spot. Money well spent. Think of it as paying an insurance you may or may not need but if you do need it the spot will be there for...

  6. Dismissed from FNP program

    VTach2013 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for sharing. Good luck in your future

  7. Dismissed from FNP program

    VTach2013 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know that what the OP did is inexcusable but I think everyone deserves a second change to redeem themselves if they are trully sorry for what they did. Maybe not at her institution but somewhere...

  8. Derm NP to Psych NP?

    VTach2013 replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Im wondering now... How long were you in that position and did they actually train you or was it just a promise of training you at your interview that did not

  9. Derm NP to Psych NP?

    VTach2013 replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are already trained in dermatology, why not use that to your advantage and apply to other derm positions? You may not have much expierience but the training must count for

  10. Life Insurance

    VTach2013 replied to Calibean's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Woa... Never heard of this... be careful and stay alert. That doesnt sound right. If you left that practice it would be the same lost of income as if you died. They would just hire someone else in...

  11. Dismissed from FNP program

    VTach2013 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hope that you have learnt your lesson seeing the desperate circumstance you are in. With that being said, we all make mistakes. It seems like with that disciplinary action on file it will be very...

  12. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    VTach2013 replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

    All employers care about is: 1. Do you have a license to practice and 2. Experience. No one really cares where you went to school 99% of the

  13. Passed AANP and ANCC on First Try: Here's How

    VTach2013 replied to molpol's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks DMcAdory! Thats what im feeling everyday too! Haha. I cant wait to get it over

  14. New grad, no job, need help.

    VTach2013 replied to FloridaNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thats horrible... I was thinking about moving there :/ (to Orlando). Good luck! Keep us

  15. NP starting salary

    VTach2013 replied to Johnsoal's topic in Advanced Practice

    Here is some data about salaries of NPs and PAs that I found. 2012 NP & PA Salary Survey Results on ADVANCE for NPs &

  16. Passed AANP and ANCC on First Try: Here's How

    VTach2013 replied to molpol's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks everyone for posting their experiences

  17. Passed AANP and ANCC on First Try: Here's How

    VTach2013 replied to molpol's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I take it in two weeks! I have used fitzgeralds cds and exam prep book, apea online question bank and Leiks book. Fingers

  18. NP starting salary

    VTach2013 replied to Johnsoal's topic in Advanced Practice

    This sounds awfully high especially for a new

  19. References being checked

    VTach2013 replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't been interviewing as yet. It sucks for me cause im in South Florida as well . I am considering moving to Orlando... There might be a better job market

  20. Average nurse practitioner retirement age

    VTach2013 replied to gentlerain's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Make sure you do something you love to do! Im 27... Planning on working for a long long time. Maybe even going back to school in the near future for medicine.Taking my NP boards in 2 weeks... Fingers...

  21. References being checked

    VTach2013 replied to reddgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! It took you a year for get a full time job? Im about to take my boards... I hope it doesnt take me a year to find a job

  22. Work/Patient Ratio

    VTach2013 replied to VTach2013's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Or maybe that could be part of the orientation with regular

  23. Work/Patient Ratio

    VTach2013 replied to VTach2013's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That would be awesome ... The problem is finding someone willing to do that. I guess its all in the negotiations at they beginning.... How should the pay be though? Should it be like the first two...

  24. Work/Patient Ratio

    VTach2013 replied to VTach2013's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Im hoping to get at least 20 minutes per patient once i start working (for the first couple of months at least till I get more comfortable with the new role) but i know with how things are now a days...

  25. Can NP's self prescribe?

    VTach2013 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was wondering if anyone knows or has prescribed themselves anything? Are there any laws that prohibit this or is it simply an ethical dilemma? Does it vary from State to State? Im thinking meds,...