ArmaniX

ArmaniX MSN, APRN

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  1. First job woes

    Which is definitely livable. I'm going to counter and
  2. First job woes

    My hospital simply does not pay well. Low 90s (florida). This job offer is one of the main hospitals in Baltimore. Seems doable as far as living (single individual, dogs). I'm going to attempt to...
  3. First job woes

    I agree. Job prospects are slim and I feel like the waiting game is not working in my
  4. First job woes

    New offer. Maryland. Rotating shifts in ICU. Salary $100,000 Increase by 5% after 6 month period. Shift differential between 9-20% $2250 CME with 1 week not taken from PTO. Full benefits. 6 month...
  5. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)

    Perhaps it was the format of my program but the entire cohort was experienced ICU nurses and one ED nurse. The content was highly focused on critical care and without the ICU background would be...
  6. California licensing timeline 2018

    My application for the NP portion (already had my RN for the state) was submitted June 15, 2018. Just last week I got a letter stating I was missing a form. Come to find out that my university only...
  7. First job woes

    Waiting for additional offers is a drag.
  8. Question. I've done some research and read previous posts but remain slightly unsure about the process involved with the following. I currently work and hold a multistate license in Florida, RN and...
  9. First job woes

    Quick question... anyone ever lose a job offer by trying to negotiate? Or does HR simply refuse to budge on the offer leaving the applicant the choice to take it or
  10. First job woes

    Thank you for the helpful advice and Baltimore tip. I'm sure I'll be needing it for my next
  11. First job woes

    This is all very helpful. I appreciate your feedback. I was definitely in unfamiliar water. Next time. Thank
  12. First job woes

    After the initial offer I noticed such things as malpractice insurance and CME were not mentioned in the phone conversation or in the offer; so I asked about - malpractice, CME, relocation assistance...
  13. First job woes

    It was hard to say no but I feel it is important to be firm. I have three other locations where I am in the interview process so I will (hopefully) have upcoming options and can only hope that I...
  14. First job woes

    Thank you for the responses. The offer of employment is via the hospital and not a select group. I would not be the first NP. I have other interviews with potential offers. This current offer does not...
  15. Need advice

    Stepdown.
  16. Have you looked at any of the requirements for admission into these programs you're interested in applying to? It should be listed there which would answer your
  17. Should I go get my DNP? HELP!

    Perhaps the added years of nursing experience will benefit your future career as an NP. If you don't feel this to be true, as it's a matter of opinion, then go to another
  18. Anyone recently take the agacnp certification exam? Just looking for some helpful (current) tips. I am reviewing Barkley and sit for the exam
  19. Recent AGACNP test takers?

    Just update whoever is following. Passed the ANCC Adult Gero Acute Care exam today. Barkley/Liek were my resources. I did attend the live review with barkley and utilized Liek only for additional...
  20. ExamEdge for PMHNP

    Take the free examedge questions it gives you, 10 or 25 I think to gauge how you like it. I did the practice free exam for AGACNP with examedge and thought the questions were very elementary / poorly...
  21. First patient fall...

    Falls happen. My first fall happened 3 years into my career.. in the ICU. The patient also happened to be well over 400lbs. There were no injuries, thankfully. All you can do is look back and
  22. Recent AGACNP test takers?

    Congratulations, with the DRTs what percentages were you
  23. Best Way to Look for Jobs

    You go to the website of the hospital you're interested in applying for... go to their career section and apply directly. There is no reason to go to indeed.com when you can go to the hospitals...
  24. Do you not feel that those same demanding patients will be present and now you, as the provider, are responsible? Push from administration to discharge patients. Satisfaction scores. Pain seeking...
  25. Confused with offer

    Hey new to the traveling world and a bit confused with the offers and what exactly I am getting myself into.. I am not too concerned (yet) with if the offer is "good" or not, but more so what my pay...