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  1. FNP-C vs FNP-BC

    aprnKate replied to Guest05/31/18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can use NP-C or FNP-C. I use FNP-C for all my signatures so that people know I'm Family Practice. I didn't take the ANCC. I don't think you get hired more if you take one certification over the...

  2. Tearing my hair out over noncompliant DM2 patients!

    aprnKate replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have had some patients that are do not want insulin. there's nothing wrong with putting them on oral meds. I actually use it as a bargaining chip.. I tell them that i'll put them on oral meds if...

  3. There has to be more besides indeed.com for NP job searches??!

    aprnKate replied to ToFNPandBeyond's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    3Rnet and New Mexico state are always looking for providers. Go rural, you will find a

  4. NP Work life balance

    aprnKate replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    lol... sounded like my first permanent job as a NP. loved the patients and co workers for the most part. hated the drama. there always has to be an office manager married to the boss and the boss...

  5. Job Offer Details

    aprnKate replied to Freedomsong's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This offer is a JOKE! now go back and tell them this is a Funny Joke and ask them what they are really offering! because I wouldn't touch this package even if I was a new grad. Don't waste your time...

  6. Nurse midwife/family NP

    aprnKate replied to Steph357's topic in Advanced Practice

    If you plan to have a family... just be mindful that CNMs are on call a lot. I'm a FNP and have considered getting post masters CNM but then I saw a colleagues schedule and her schedule is 12 hour...

  7. Thinking of opening a NP private practice?? Let's talk about how I can help u??

    aprnKate replied to cccs0911's topic in Advanced Practice

    There's a bunch of seminars on this topic on starting your own private practice if you just google it up. You can also probably ask your local state NP groups how they got started on this, I'm sure...

  8. Need a sanity check

    aprnKate replied to djmatte's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Its great that you are putting out feelers out there. I guess it depends what you are looking for 85k plus RVUs/incentive 12 ppd..do they offer benefits? also is the 85k considered W2 or will you be a...

  9. NP being used as an RN

    aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    this whole situation is just real bad news. I really do hope you seek another job that is appropriate for your NP

  10. NP being used as an RN

    aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Experience? He/she is not getting the NP experience at all by choosing to stay. Play nice and direct yes but I wouldn't stay for a RN experience unless of course you just want the RN

  11. NP being used as an RN

    aprnKate replied to Adam18's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Find another job SOON first and get your ducks in a row and then quit. Hopefully you didn't sign anything that can tie you in. Just tell them that you either are a NP or your a RN but not both. If...

  12. PA curriculum

    aprnKate replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sadly... I wish NP school curriculum was like that of the PA school as well but look on the bright side you don't have to necessarily to be under a physician to open up your practice in certain...

  13. Move to Washington or New Mexico as new FNP graduate

    aprnKate replied to Byna92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You'll get 4 seasons w/ ABQ and Santa Fe. Make sure to research what neighborhood you'll plan to live in. Some parts of ABQ are sketch. Nob Hill near the University is good and so are the newer...

  14. Move to Washington or New Mexico as new FNP graduate

    aprnKate replied to Byna92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What type of teacher will your husband be? If its K-12, I know that the Navajo Rez always need teachers but be mindful that its a rural area. I'm not sure if you are looking at being in the

  15. FNP Oversaturation

    aprnKate replied to brinksta's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It will only be hard to find a job if you want to stay in one place like a metropolitan area. Rural areas, I have found to be the best place for me in terms in being able to practice in full scope....

  16. Move to Washington or New Mexico as new FNP graduate

    aprnKate replied to Byna92's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Where in Texas are you from? I'm from TX as well but I have moved to very NE AZ which is about 1.5 hours from NM and I have explored some of NM. What area in NM are you planning to go to? I have no...

  17. What is the best NP job you have seen???

    aprnKate replied to ickc22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    jbrig, I am a FNP in the Navajo Rez. I do outpatient. I have worked here from 2015 to 2017 on and off as a traveling NP in Chinle, AZ area and Tsaile and Pinon, AZ. Then after much thought, I was...

  18. What is the best NP job you have seen???

    aprnKate replied to ickc22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think working in the Navajo Reservation is great! I feel very valued here and I feel like I could take care of my patients well because they give me the time to do it. Living here feels like living...

  19. Pharmacology CEU/CME recommendations

    aprnKate posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hello there,I was thinking of purchasing pharmacology courses online to earn CEU/CMEs. I was wondering if any of you advanced practice nurses/ advanced practice nursing students recommend a good...

  20. sharing job descriptions

    aprnKate replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    Deciding factors for me are (which will be different for everyone): 1. Must be accredited school 1.5 passing rate for the NP certification 2. Flexibility because I wanted to work at the same time....

  21. sharing job descriptions

    aprnKate replied to lovely07's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi there! I think there has been a similar post like this in the past. Google up "What is your take home pay? all nurses" and you'll be able to find a TON of info and replies from everyone. There are...

  22. Best live review for AANP?

    aprnKate replied to BirkieGirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I took Barkley and Hollier live review courses. I really liked them both. I prefer Barkley over Hollier because the book has more info. Both courses compliment each other. Hollier has a very engaging...

  23. Any Interventional Radiology NPs?

    aprnKate replied to LKell's topic in Advanced Practice

    Just be aware that you will be functioning as a NP not a Nurse. If you are the first NP they have make sure they don't expect you to function as both especially if you are short staff of nurses. Stick...

  24. AZ APRN can't get a CO position!

    aprnKate replied to OBrien-FNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    @ honeykrown, are you still in F. Defiance? I asked you a couple years back about IHS in Chinle. Just wanted to let you know after traveling multiple times in the Rez. I got a perm job here in Chinle....

  25. Single Parent, Relocation, Daycare?

    aprnKate replied to serenitylove14's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Have you thought of maybe a babysitter that can stay at your home and baby sit your kids. Like an au