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    Recert FNP-C in Texas (Help Please)

    MikeFNPC replied to medic11012002's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Texas you can apply for your APRN license after passing your certification exam. OP said, I received my license in February of 2015 and it says that I have to renew by March 31st of 2016.”...
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    Recert FNP-C in Texas (Help Please)

    MikeFNPC replied to medic11012002's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For any Texas APRN authorization less than two years old, the APRN renewal requirements (2) & (4) (as listed above) pertainingto CE and 400 practice hours are waived. NOTE: If APRN CE & 400...
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    Interesting!!

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

    I'm wondering how the state medical boards will allow this. They're the ones who license PA's and they've, at least in Texas, loudly opposed any threat to their living. I just can't imagine the...
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    Salary!?

    MikeFNPC replied to roman1006's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a year out and make about 110K with 7 weeks vacation, great medical, opportunities to work extra at 100/hr and/or take call (phone only) for the weekend for 1500. To contrast, my last RN job was...
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    Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria

    MikeFNPC replied to Hi2Jenn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well that's the problem. A straight cath can be done anywhere, I can tell some stories from when I used to work home health. The facility needs to get some kits, anyone can do a straight cath....
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    Treating asymptomatic bacteriuria

    MikeFNPC replied to Hi2Jenn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My patient population is primarily over 65 with many in their 90's. We automatically dip and treat for UTI with a number of s/s, such as any altered loc off baseline, even forgetfulness. Primarily...
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    DEA issue

    MikeFNPC replied to yymm's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In Texas you have to get the license to prescribe from the BON. Then you used to have to apply to DPS then to DEA. This year the DPS part is not required anymore. Check with your states BON.
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    Failed FNP AANP again (4th time) seriously I give up!

    MikeFNPC replied to Wakes's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wow, I would suggest the Barkley review CD's and the in-person prep if you haven't don that. Could you teach? Not passing the certification cant take away the degree
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    Hate my FNP job

    MikeFNPC replied to FNPCA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good for you, sounds like a nightmare
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MikeFNPC replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    They work either 1099 or in specialty areas like
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MikeFNPC replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Good advice, my friends (NP's with >10 yrs experience) keep telling me that as well. I really want to do it for the profession
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MikeFNPC replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, there's always exceptions to the rule as with being an RN. I live in San Antonio and make around 100k with the best benefits of any job I've seen which makes up for the lower salary. I say...
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MikeFNPC replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, how much would an RN with 2 years of experience make working your
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    Is this true? Salary Question

    MikeFNPC replied to MexicanFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just graduated last December and for the same hours/shift I make about 30-40% more as an NP. In addition to that, the physical demand of the job is far less. Going back to school after 20 years as...
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    UTEP PNP CLINICALS

    MikeFNPC replied to ambrw33's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First of all, Go Frogs!”; I didn't go there but it's a great school. Pros: flexible program, inexpensive, great professors, extremely supportive of adult learners with families. Cons: a ton of...
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    Time spent studying while in NP school

    MikeFNPC replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I may be the exception here but I only worked 5-6 days a month and spent a lot of time with the various schoolwork activities. My program was online for the first year then clinicals the last year....
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    Is it worth it?

    MikeFNPC replied to Anna_TomicalRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Got my RN at 25, BSN at 45, FNP at 47. I've been practicing for 3 months and LOVE it. My job is much less physically demanding than my RN job was. The pay is about 20% more but no long hours, call,...
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    Getting my life back

    MikeFNPC replied to steffyh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Great story, thanks for your transparency with a difficult position. I especially liked the "reconnecting" with your family and the importance of those relationships. Coming from freshly graduating...
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    Passed ANCC 1st try!

    MikeFNPC replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!!! What a huge
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    TX NP Autonomy Bill

    MikeFNPC replied to TexanRN10's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thanks for posting this. I've already submitted mine and other friends and family have as well. This year elections will be very exciting.
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    Texas BON estimated licensure dates.

    MikeFNPC posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just a heads-up to future graduates. 1. Graduated on 12/13 2. Took the AANP boards on 12/16 3. Finally everything was approved at the Texas BON on 1/14 4. License was granted...
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    Passed AANP today!!!

    MikeFNPC posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Finally, just before my head exploded from studying, writing papers, and precepting. I've been listening to the Barkley and Fitzgerald CD's for over a year then went to a Barkley live course last...
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    Texas BON estimated licensure dates.

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

    They wouldn't accept the preliminary results for me. But they did accept the wallet card that the AANP posts on their site after receiving all of the other requirements. I downloaded the card in PDF...
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    Barkley Review anyone?

    MikeFNPC replied to Missy89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I tested 4 days after taking the review. No problem, I thought the AANP was easy. My score was 617 with passing being 500 and max 800. Very happy with my scores. Good
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    New grad NP employment search

    MikeFNPC replied to ms smile's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in San Antonio, and have had multiple job offers. In fact, the problem I'm having is the red tape with the BON issuing my license. I passed the AANP 5 weeks ago and am still waiting on the BON....