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  1. Going back to school!

    carachel2 replied to BaByMaMa's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Similar situation here although I have been out of school for 10 + years. My advice is this... -get as much done during the day while they are at school or in daycare as you can. -be prepared...

  2. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    carachel2 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Me too! Are you going to relocate to an Ivy league school for your NP program? There sure aren't any here! Surely you aren't talking about TCU? I know the professors there are accessible and they...

  3. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    carachel2 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think really it is a small group of people who are pushing for their kids to go to Harvard, Yale, etc. The same group of people who are caught up in the pursuit of image and names in other parts of...

  4. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    carachel2 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exactly. I consider one who goes for the prestige of the title of the school an pays the extra $$$ a fool. I'll have minimal student loan debt, won't have to move and we'll be working in the SAME...

  5. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    carachel2 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If the Ivy League schools are so much better, I wonder why my IL educated friend says our state school is the same as or even better than his much more $$

  6. Anyone torn between Nursing and Clinical Social Work?

    carachel2 replied to kgard7777's topic in General Nursing

    Oh my word..NO. All the same hassles and a third of the $$. No

  7. Does what school you go for your FNP matter?

    carachel2 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm still in NP school, but I thought I would share this experience. We have a student who is an acute pedi. NP and he is being forced by state BNE rules to return to school to get certified to...

  8. Working and going to school

    carachel2 replied to check_21's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you have kids and are not the main breadwinner (or have any otherwise pressing financial issues) then take it slower. Be prepared and flexible as you progress in the program and realize that...

  9. If You Had It To Do Over Again?

    carachel2 replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    Always remember: Nursing offers you an infinite number of choices for your career path. The ones you see who are burned out and stressed out are the ones who have chosen to stay in the same career...

  10. Want tom be a NP.

    carachel2 replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can see your enthusiasm and I love it...sounds like you have some good motivation and understanding of the added value NPs bring as far as prevention, teaching,etc. You do need to realize that a lot...

  11. NP working as RN

    carachel2 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Your friend needs to track down the details of how much $$ she is really bringing in and then play some hardball. She is allowing herself to be used and someone is really enjoying the extra

  12. NP working as RN

    carachel2 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It's too bad your friend did not have access to a class in her NP program that taught her how to calculate her net worth (i.e. billing, overhead, etc.etc.) in a practice and then taught her how to...

  13. Research critique

    carachel2 replied to cecipun's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When a study comes across your desk regarding the use of Drug X vs. Drug Y you will be very thankful you know the basics of critiquing a study. Sure, it is kind of tedious but it is very necessary. My...

  14. Working? during full time ANP program

    carachel2 replied to hmboykin76's topic in Post Graduate Students

    You may very well be able to work about 10-20 hours per week your first semester and even your second. It gets very hard to do once your clinical hours start to kick in. Just be prepared to adjust...

  15. Is this realistic?

    carachel2 replied to Serenyd's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an NP yet, but I've encountered several NPs who have negotiated a part-time schedule. Female MDs are doing this a LOT so why not NPs? One of my friends will tell you flat out that she doesn't have...

  16. NP working as RN

    carachel2 replied to love-d-OR's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just don't see this at all here in Texas. As I've said before, STARTING salary for NPs is in the mid 80's with a lot of people negotiating 90-95K. A *very* seasoned RN MIGHT make in the 70's here...

  17. What are the Pros and Cons of using a NP for your PCP?

    carachel2 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, for me it means my NP is very much in tune with national guidelines for chronic illnesses. Whereas my PCP thought it was just fine that my TSH level was approaching 5, she did not. The...

  18. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    carachel2 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know at least three brand new NPs and they are ALL making 80K yearly to start and that just goes up with experience, bonuses,

  19. Having major concerns going the FNP route....

    carachel2 replied to jlcole45's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where do you guys work that RNs make the same thing as NPs? Because I'm here in Texas and SEASONED RNs (with like 20 years of experience) make around 30-40.00 an hour working their butts off in 12...

  20. Help... Packaging myself for a first job

    carachel2 replied to yellow finch's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After reading this I have to wonder is my NP school the only one that requires a "Roles" class to teach NP students how to do this? We have had to create a marketing sheet with a summary (research...

  21. CNS vs. NP role in Texas?

    carachel2 replied to solneeshka's topic in Texas Nursing

    A CNS in Texas is recognized as an advanced practice nurse, but usually performs in more of an education or advisory role. I've always thought it was kind of a murky explanation. Here is a clip from a...

  22. NP program at UT Arlington

    carachel2 replied to cherryames31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I also wanted to add that if you are interested in pedi, there is a big push to get you certified in both primary (office based care) and acute pedi. Right now, if you are acute only, you cannot work...

  23. NP program at UT Arlington

    carachel2 replied to cherryames31's topic in Texas Nursing

    I have no idea how it compares to UT Austin, but we have a high % passing national boards and the program is supposedly pretty highly regarded. We have at least two NP's who are certified in acute...

  24. Baylor PRN/per-diem shifts

    carachel2 replied to L&DRN03's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm not at big baylor, but I believe a lot of requirements are the same. When I worked PRN there was no weekend requirement, but the holiday requirements were 1 major (Christmas, New Years or...

  25. What fields of nursing are good for NP preparation?

    carachel2 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I MADE myself go to the ER for two years just to improve my rapid assessment skills. I'm still an NP student, but I'm very thankful I did that. Of course, I got out as quickly as I could, but it was a...