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  1. Seattle is Dying

    momofm1998 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    The information on this post is such a valuable tool for a discussion about what is happening in other parts of the country and somehow those areas are so close minded and have such lack of foresight...

  2. Any study hints for the DOT/CMV exam?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Advanced Practice

    Thank you so very much!! I am studying for the exam now. I took the course on the AANP site. I will do as you suggest. I am not required to have this but thought it would increase my marketability....

  3. Any study hints for the DOT/CMV exam?

    momofm1998 posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I will be taking the CMV exam soon. Does anyone have any study hints for me? I am a bit nervous and would be humiliated if I fail. My family is counting on me to pass. It would open the door to...

  4. Recruiters, Is there anyone who has actually been hired after applying on a job board?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have been told by a couple of recruiters that the job ads listed online boards are a formality only and that the majority of the positions are already filled from inside or people they have already...

  5. Seattle is Dying

    momofm1998 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is quite an amazing post. I am seeing this very phenomenon occurring occurring in a specific area around Nashville. I can see what you are describing happening. Nashville is supposedly the...

  6. Middle Tennessee has no Midlevel jobs

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Advanced Practice

    tekialove, I have done the very same thing. I have been applying for RN jobs but the minute the recruiter sees the APRN status, straight to the "We decided to go with a candidate that was more...

  7. remote positions for NPs

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Advanced Practice

    Actually, I am asking what kinds of remote home based employment may exist for NPs. There are so many nurses in every field on this site and I am sure know so much more than I do about "what...

  8. Anyone else regret becoming a nurse?

    momofm1998 replied to Florida Sun RN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh sweet lady, I sooo support you...Get out now!!! Find some out of the way small clinic that is a cash only or just cut your losses and do something else..legal nursing (but thats more costs...

  9. Poor orientation with a retail clinic

    momofm1998 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Has anyone had a really bad orientation experience with a retail

  10. New FNP grad - Need info on retail health clinics Target, Walgreens, Minute Clinic?

    momofm1998 replied to Cloud29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can speak from experience...orientation is horrid!!! Plop you in the chair the first day and tell you to start seeing patients, operate an EMR you have never laid eyes on before and totally...

  11. I committed the cardinal sin of travel nursing

    momofm1998 replied to perfexion's topic in Travel

    I ADORE what NedRN Pro posted to tell the offending agency!!! If you never care to work for that agency again, I would take NedRn's advice. To redo all those labs is a stack of cash and time on the...

  12. has anyone worked for LHI doing C & P exams?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been doing these compensation and pension exams now for about 12 weeks and i just worn out with the endless emails asking for "adjustments" in my notes. Almost as if I am supposed to mimic...

  13. Boards of nursing drive me nuts

    momofm1998 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so tired of incompetency of the many state boards of nursing I have dealt with. We complete our application and include everything they ask for, then we get a notice: we need more information....

  14. am i an idiot as a new FNP to work at minute clinic

    momofm1998 replied to ilovensg's topic in Advanced Practice

    I loved my work with a retail clinic as a new grad. I learned sooo much. How to do a quick accurate assessment, what drugs are best for what problem, how to operate simple diagnostic equipment, how to...

  15. How much do NPs in the Southeast really make?

    momofm1998 replied to Scrubs&Pearls's topic in Advanced Practice

    I worked for a retail clinic in the Atlanta area 2012-2014. Made $48 hour. I had one year experience when I took the position. I have friends living in the Nashville area and they tell me $40/hr for...

  16. Regret Becoming an NP

    momofm1998 replied to psych.nurse's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am an FNP. I truly regret going back to school. I worked as an RN in so many different areas and loved ER. Just had to have the NP for "status" "money". As one poster said, I had no clue as to the...

  17. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    momofm1998 replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    Amen Becky and Mr nurse!!! I so agree with you...Adults have let those kids

  18. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    momofm1998 replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    Amen

  19. National Walkout Day March 14 at 10am

    momofm1998 replied to RobotechTD's topic in School

    I remember when I was their age and a bit older how vehement I was about my "rights"& beliefs", so I hesitate to cast a negative view point. I just know how drastically I have changed as I grew...

  20. Opportunity of a Lifetime

    momofm1998 replied to MrsJt's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am excited for you for this opportunity. Please consider either joining the Infusion Nurses Society, the Society for Vascular Nursing or the Association for Vascular Access. You have so many paths...

  21. Excellent Employment Prospects for Nurse Practitioners

    momofm1998 replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am seeing the result of the massive number of NP's the colleges are grinding out. The schools have found a way to fill their coffers to pay for their sports department and are going big guns. The...

  22. has anyone worked for LHI doing C & P exams?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    SandieB, I am grateful for your input as someone actually doing these exams. I have heard really good things about LHI. I am working at a clinic that has contracted with LHI to do Vet exams locally....

  23. has anyone worked for LHI doing C & P exams?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Rathyen, thank you so very much for your kind response. apparently, I dont have enough posts to send a private message to you. I so appreciate you offering though. I would love to hear your thoughts....

  24. has anyone worked for LHI doing C & P exams?

    momofm1998 replied to momofm1998's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As far as a response to you; Jules, "And really?" to quote you. do you even own a computer? do you even know the process of research? do you know how to "google" an unknown? Bet you know how to...

  25. FNPs don't let me down!!! Where's the Money?

    momofm1998 replied to Cwoods's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First and foremost, make certain the geographical area you choose to practice in is not saturated with NPs or NP schools. Colleges looking to fill their coffer have opened NP programs that are...