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Hope this is the appropriate place for this, if not sorry. Do experienced RN negotiate wage/salary in a hospital setting? Anyone know how compensation or HR office works when it comes to calculating how much to offer? It'll be 2 years(come jan) of working as a RN in a med-surg floor at a trauma hospital. I got offered a position in IMCU and would begin jan. I'm expecting more because of the hospital I worked at provides so much experience and of course now working at IMCU. But I'm not sure what the general pay is for this sort of thing. Any advice will be great. Thank you

Thanks for the information! About your comment on the books, how dI'd you manage to get your readings done without buying "most of the books"? Did you mean you didn't buy the book but found an online book to use?

I have considered mac but it's so expensive :/ Anything apple related is expensive, really. Still haven't decided...

I know what you mean about the gap. Hope you find the preceptor you need in time! Wishing you the best!

Thanks! I'll be sure to start sooner than planned. You are right about getting a line up ready soon.

A little off topic but thought I take a chance and ask- what worked best for you and why, tablet or laptop while in grad school? If tablet- which best, in your opinion, accommodated your school work?

Thanks!! Those are grear tips. I was thinking about holding off till end of first semester to find a preceptor. We start clinical in 2nd year- didn't think finding a preceptor a year in advance was necessary or am I wrong?? :/ I was thinking of lining up preceptors in January or during winterm break.

Continue to enjoy your summer break! How exciting being almost done! Thanks for the site on where to get books, I'll look into it. I'm currently looking into buying a tablet vs a laptop- any recommendations?

That is definitely a must! What helps me stay organized is buying those big table calendars and filling them in for the entire term with important dates once I get my syllabus and update as I go along. Hope that helps :)

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My school program is odd, some terms are part time and others full time- speaking of credits per term. I'll be working full time for the 1st year and will reevaluate how it worked out for me the 1st year and put into consideration what second year will be like, ex clinical hours and decide then whether or not I'll remain in my full time position for work. I've been looking up tips of NP survival 🤔😅 I'm just ready to kick start the term. I've taken 2 years off from school, so I'm ready to get back into it!

Happy summer everyone! I start Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP program in August -YAYE!!! Ive been so excited, and continue to be, to start school. But, I know here comes the but lol, every now and then I would get so nervous. Made it through BSN program just fine, don't get me wrong it was tough! I find myself less excited and more nervous as the day of first class gets near. Anyone feeling the same???? Anyone starting school soon??? Anyone have tips for new NP students? Cheers to a great summer everyone! 🤗😎

What are yall thoughts on university of Cincinnati NP programs?

I would like to hear the pros and cons of taking MSN program on-site vs On-line. Please share your experiences in either or both. Do you feel well prepared in your MSN field taking courses online vs onsite? Is there is a huge difference and would you recommend your choice method to take your MSN program Please inform me!

I've been accepted into the fall 2016 AGPNP! I'm so happy and excited!!! So glad to find you all here. It's been hard trying to find a thread for UC