ArmaniX MSN, APRN

I traded the ICU bedside life as an RN for... the ICU life as a NP. Life is all about balance. I would say at times as an RN I felt near to burnout but would conquer that by “pulling in on the reigns” and focusing on me and not allowing the healthcar...

Well that is a win then, you will never get what you don’t ask for... after a year or so of experience you’ll have more to bargain with and bring to the table.

Never hurts to counter. In fact I believe you should always counter offer this point forward in your career.

Apply for your NPI (very quick process) and then the DEA. I did not need a collaborator agreement in my state so not sure on that one but I sense it would be the last thing you get. You should have someone HR (unlikely) but another NP in your group ...

I would definitely run this idea through your school and the head. You are in part representing the school and I’d wonder from terms of liability who would be at fault for an error. I think this is a bad idea, personally, and if you want to do extra ...

I’m sure it varies on opinion but I’m a believer in submitting only relevant information on my resume geared towards the prospective job. When I applied for my surgical ICU NP position I included my last five years of rapid response and ICU experien...

Less than a year as an NP in a surgical ICU. I perhaps wanted more autonomy. I enjoyed the ICU world and wanted to continue in it with my profession. Considering the future also pushed me to advance my education as I wanted to preserve and protect my...

No more stilettos ?

Can’t ever lose those critical acute care skills! Just like we kept those flash cards from Nursing Fundamentals 1. ? I’d invest your time and energy into your soon new career path. You won’t need to know how to run a CRRT machine or push adenosine as...

I really looked into and considered trying for a residency. Opted to just get a staff position, but the place I got hired to had a very structured orientation period for the new NPs and extended orientation of a minimum three months (which I feel is ...

Look out of state

What are your thoughts on keeping the CCRN certification after NP licensure. I am kind of at a crossroad at thinking it serves little purpose at this point in my life. Not sure what value it will hold in the future while applying for positions as an ...

I'd say 75% NP program/clinical... but definitely my RN experience has assisted. My first job also provided a orientation period of roughly 2-3 months. On my own now I feel quite capable, I also know my resources.

Not sure why you’re getting attitude, or sense you are, when asking this routine question. When I was an ICU RN I would most be annoyed when the resident/student would disrupt our shift report to ask about the patient or overnight events. Do not int...

Acute care NP, working in a surgical icu.

Any advice on media or texts to get a better handle on the use of ultrasound in the ICU. Beyond just central / arterial line insertion but for assessing lungs, volume status and the likes. Feel like besides just handling technique, sometimes I just ...

This is probably the worst thing I've ever read.

Wonder if it is state specific but this is the exact opposite of what is considered true in Florida. While bedside in FL when I would have family/surrogate sign consent. My signature is ONLY confirming that I witnessed the person sign the consent. I ...

It all worked out in the end, just wasnt meant to be at the time. I ended up in Baltimore's shock trauma center and couldn't be happier with the group.

I applied throughout northern/southern/central California for roughly 6+ months for adult gerontology acute care NP. Never even got a phone call.

Hey all. New AGACNP here and been looking for the "ideal" job for a couple months. Was wondering if anyone has any tips for negotiation or opinions of it for a new grad? I've been offered a position in a hospital surgical ICU group and honestly it is...

Think it is safe to say every NP school is different. Some are better than others and some are terrible. Grouping all NP schools into one doesn't accomplish much.

I've sent a counter offer and am waiting for them to consider it. I'll post an update and maybe even the counter I proposed (to be critiqued and potentially help others in similar positions) once I receive word from the company.

AGACNP program in person, full time (3 to 4 classes per semester). I worked full time the duration of the program (3-twelve hr night weekend shifts every Fr/Sa/Su). With clinicals I was often in the hospital for 6-twelve hour shifts each week and sti...

Your opinion makes sense, and I value it (was actually hoping for you to come back to this forum); but I am looking to leave Florida. There is nothing in this state making me want to stay put. I feel this hospital will continue growing my knowledge a...