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  1. Does 1099 independent contractor NP need a business license?

    labbio posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I've been offered a part-time 1099 job. The doc mentioned that the previous NP had a business license when working with him. For those NPs working as 1099, do you have a business license? Thank...

  2. ER NPs PLEASE HELP

    labbio replied to Leila's mom FNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I like using my 5 minute Consult book. I do not work in

  3. Taking a hiatus from working as a NP?

    labbio replied to blondenurse12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think there is a minimum numbers of working hours as NP for license/certification renewal. You can work PRN or per diem but be aware of the minimum requirement. If minimum hours is not met, you...

  4. Passed AANP for FNP. Tips from my personal experience

    labbio posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is just from my personal experience. Materials: 1. Both APEA and Fitzgerald disks (a classmate and I exchange them when we were done with the disks). Fitz-Excellent medication review for each...

  5. How to sign my name and credential?

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I passed the AANP. Which method is correct in signing my name and credential? Jane Doe, MSN, APRN, NP-C Jany Doe, MSN, NP-C Thank

  6. Np stories of success

    labbio replied to jaznia15's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To BCGradNurse: OMG! Are you sure you are not my twin??? I, too, was a med tech before going into nursing. I don't live in Northeast though. I don't regret it. I enjoy my job but don't always get out...

  7. Good family clinical guideline book

    labbio replied to jamaone's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I too used this book (5-Min Clinical Consult) during clinicals and for SOAP notes during school. Now, in practice, I tend to reach for Amelia Holler's Clinical Guidelines more and use 5-min Consult...

  8. Does an ivy league education make a difference?

    labbio replied to lina620's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would go to Yale for 3 reasons: 1. To save money (rent $) 2. I don't know how the NP job market looks up North. I am in the South and jobs are not readily available, especially for new grads. By...

  9. RE: AANP ANP exam coming up fast

    labbio replied to DuckFan23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not for ANP but similar situation. Several of my classmates took the FNP mock exam with APEA. Although they did not do well on the mock exam, they all passed the real AANP exam for FNP. From your...

  10. 2 part-time jobs= 2 separate malpractice insurances?

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If I am to have 2 part-time jobs (family and a specialty) for private offices, am I to have 2 separate malpractice insurance? Also, do you purchase your own malpractice insurance in addition to the...

  11. 2 part-time jobs= 2 separate malpractice insurances?

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

    Thank you all for VERY helpful

  12. 2 part-time jobs= 2 separate malpractice insurances?

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

    Now that I am a NP, do I still need to purchase malpractice insurance for RN in addition to the one for NP? I do currently have RN malpractice on my own. It is up for renewal

  13. How to sign my name and credential?

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

    Thanks!

  14. smartphone for school

    labbio replied to danceluver's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Theoretically, you do not need one; just use one of your reference books. If you do want to have a smart phone, any one is fine; it does not have to be iphone. I mostly use my reference book and...

  15. Laid Off

    labbio replied to NurseJi's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Best of

  16. Do you have apea's Clinical Guidelines in Primary Care: a Reference and Review Book?

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have not seen any review on this book. Just curious to know what you think about it.

  17. a male women's health nurse practitioner

    labbio replied to srleslie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I hear what patient1977 said. Just want to add that I would think (could be wrong here) there are more male OBGYNs and female NPs than female OBGYNs and male NPs. So there is more room for preference...

  18. What are the most common medical reference tools you use- Pros and Cons?

    labbio replied to syncrhodes's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I love my 5 min. Use it in clinical and for SOAP notes. It's a pain to carry to clinical but worth

  19. Is the "book" with Fitzgerald CDs different from her review book?

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Do I really need both? I already bought the book. THanks

  20. Prices on Fitzgerald review CDs- change?

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I've been looking at the Fitzgerald's 2011 review CDs on her website. I notice the price changed from $420 to $446 in 2 weeks. How much did you pay for yours (new)? I'm still saving for them,...

  21. Prices on Fitzgerald review CDs- change?

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

    Thank you. I will look into this

  22. Glum :o(

    labbio replied to xos4eva's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you still want your previous "comfortable RN" job, you can ask for it back. Mentioned that this experience taught you to be more appreciative of what you had. I've seen people left and came back...

  23. Can't find the FNP review book by Zerwekh & Claborn any where. Very frustrated!!!

    labbio posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it is out of print. I can't find it anywhere (online or in store). I even called Elsevier - none. Independent seller asked too much for

  24. Selecting Fitzgerald studying guide

    labbio posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Two questions please: 1. When do most students begin to study for certification? I'll be graduating this December. 2. I've heard many positive reviews about Fitzgerald studying guide, but am a...

  25. minute clinic

    labbio replied to NJ-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I totally agree with Carachel2. Go with your instinct and be happy. Opportunities will arise when you are