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  1. My NP job search--Cue the crickets and tumble weeds rolling by..

    carachel2 replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is all VERY very good

  2. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

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

    It just depends on how much or how little you want to do. Per diem will bring in anywhere from 70-100 per assessment. If you go all out and see patients daily you can make quite a bit. I can't imagine...

  3. Ohio or Texas

    carachel2 replied to cecej435's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'll chime in. I've chimed in on this before so I'm sure it's all back a few pages. If you want to own your own business/office then yes, I guess Texas can be restrictive. I practice as an FNP in a...

  4. Please help decide between Internal Med Clinic Vs Minute Clinic

    carachel2 replied to APN Under Construction's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just keep thinking about your single mom status. Trust me, 9-5 in FP or IM is more like 9-6 or 7. When will your last patient be booked? You don't just walk out the door with your last patient...you...

  5. 40 hours a week plus a family equals???

    carachel2 replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What does your budget tell you needs to be done? My husband and I *always* purchased and lived in homes we could afford on one income and we made it a priority for me to only work part-time. If you...

  6. NP benefits

    carachel2 replied to austi029's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You could propose an hourly rate instead of salaried

  7. Dismissed from FNP program

    carachel2 replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First off, I have to say I really understand the temptation to do that...being SO close and having so many issues going on. But the reality is that in your practice as an NP you will be SOOOO tempted...

  8. Work/Patient Ratio

    carachel2 replied to VTach2013's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow...55-60 hrs per week! Are you paid hourly or do you get an amazing productivity bonus? Cause if you are salary you are getting the wrong end of the stick on this

  9. Collaborating physician problems

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

    Oh my goodness! Go ahead and just QUIT before this guy can even try to fire you!!!! My collaborating physician is NOTHING like this...always treats me as a colleague and is very very helpful when I...

  10. ICU NP hours, salary, program info

    carachel2 replied to CNogues's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I can't help out because I work in a family practice office. All I could see is that you get $84K take home for 40 hours per week ? That's insanely low. No wonder you can't keep that

  11. I think I'm just DONE.

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

    Oh. my. stars ! I don't have much to say other than....family in the office is just rough all around

  12. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    carachel2 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What type NP are you? FNP Where (state)(rural/urban) do you practice? Texas Are you independent or in a group? Small, privately owned family practice How many years experience? 3-5 What is your before...

  13. What is your take home pay as Nurse Practitioner?

    carachel2 replied to hik9258's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So then do you pay for your office space or how does that work if you bill directly

  14. I keep failing the FNP boards, please help with advice

    carachel2 replied to lynn1216's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here is how I studied (repeat this for each section) Monday- Adult Respiratory: Fitzgerald--->notes from school-----> flip through the text----> do review questions (make flashcards along the...

  15. I keep failing the FNP boards, please help with advice

    carachel2 replied to lynn1216's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You mentioned you take the reviews..how are you studying

  16. Backing out of NP job - not my style, but...

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

    I wouldn't want to work for or with an employer who would have me make a move that goes against my own personal integrity. When I make a commitment I honor it and don't back off just weeks later...

  17. What type of papers in NP school?

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

    For the first 3-4 core classes of our program (Theory; then Research and then the ultimate combo class "Theory and Research") they were insane fluff papers that I'm sure to this day served no other...

  18. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

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

    No PM necessary. Just look on United Healthcare's website. Good

  19. Cattiness an issue as a NP??

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

    If you generally avoided it on the floors, you will avoid it in an office. Front desk and MA or LVN positions are ripe for cattiness. I've been in more than a few where they are constantly going at...

  20. In-home NP Medicare Assessments

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

    I'm on my second week of doing per Diem in home wellness assessments for UHC. I like it a LOT! Caveat: I am at a place in my career where family flexibility and pay are more important than exciting...

  21. FNP- seeking thoughts/advice

    carachel2 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Depends on your area of the country. Texas, for FNPs seems to average 45-55 an hour depending on size of practice ,etc. Flexibility - all depends on the site. I work part-time and have some...

  22. FNPs! What area were you in when you were a nurse?

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

    I was in CCU/cardiac rehab at the time and forced myself to go work PRN in the ER. I hated pretty much every minute but used my time to study up on abdominal pain/gyn issues and other stuff I had...

  23. Average nurse practitioner retirement age

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

    Gosh, I know of NPs who regularly retire in the 55-60 year old range. In fact, a coworker just retired @ 55. They lived simply and planned super well. That NP is loving live, learning new things and...

  24. What was your first NP job?

    carachel2 replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Umm, yes...you live in BOSTON, lol! That's like the equivalent of 60K here in Texas. Salaries vary depending on where you live. You can get a 2500 square foot home here in Texas for around...

  25. What was your first NP job?

    carachel2 replied to ENP1987's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know anyone who got $110K fresh out of school except maybe a few ER NPs. I think that is unrealistic but I guess it depends on where you live. Starting hourly wage in Texas seemed to be 44.00...