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  1. Resources for primary care NP

    Fnpatlast posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just started a full time job as a primary care NP in an outpatient clinic a week ago. As soon as I was shown my office and logged on the computer. I was told my first was ready to see me. There's...

  2. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    New update! I want to thank you all for your words of encouragement as I transition into the NP role. My eyes welled up with tears as I read NP2015 message above. You really touched my heart with...

  3. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    1. The difficult NP job is 5 minutes drive away from your house with reserved parking. You are making important clinical decisions that will impact patient lives (clinical diagnoses, assessment, plan,...

  4. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    I want to thank you all for your responses to my post. I want to provide a brief update. I'm 3 months into the difficult job. I have wanted to work so close to home for over 10 years! This is my first...

  5. Would you be willing to do this?

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

    If he is considering a new grad physician to join his practice, would he ask him to shadow with him for 2 months before hiring him? No, he won't. You are not below him and neither are the NPs or PAs...

  6. Things you need to do RIGHT NOW!

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

    Speak up and do not let physicians belittle you. They think NPs are nurses that they can order around. You are an independent licensed provider. They will question your plan, meds, notes etc. Look...

  7. Passed the AANP, but have a question about the ANCC

    Fnpatlast replied to Mr.Bar-be-SubQ's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations on passing the ANCC too. Now you are double certified. The ANCC exam was no joke I can attest to that. I've never taken the AANP and I don't intend too. I think most employers prefer...

  8. Passed the AANP, but have a question about the ANCC

    Fnpatlast replied to Mr.Bar-be-SubQ's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations on passing the AANP. You asked a very interesting question. The question was actually answered by one of my faculty instructors while in school. She said there's no penalty in taking...

  9. ACNP with M-F daytime hours?

    Fnpatlast replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With my current schedule above, I can drop my son off to school in the morning and help with homework later in the

  10. ACNP with M-F daytime hours?

    Fnpatlast replied to Nolagrace1202's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a new FNP working in primary care. Schedule: Mon-fri, 2 days in a week: 11-7, the other 3 days: 9-5. I also work 1 Saturday/month 1/2 day(will work 1/2 day any day of the week on the day I work...

  11. Take the Offer as a New Grad?

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

    Don't accept the job. That salary is way too low. Keep

  12. Passed FNP ANCC boards 2015

    Fnpatlast replied to kmkm345's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations Kmkm. I passed the ANCC back in March. I sat at the computer for about 5 minutes holding my breath and waiting to see either pass/fail on the screen. Finally I walked out the testing...

  13. I failed my FNP boards...help.

    Fnpatlast replied to nik6's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't be disheartened. Start studying all over again. I passed ANCC first try in March. I took online Fitzgerald. The course helped me with test taking strategies and what to expect on the exam. Case...

  14. Resources for primary care NP

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

    Thanks brainstorming RN, I will look up the resources you provided. I do have another Lange book for primary care which I'm using for reference. The more resources I have the

  15. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    True talk. Time is precious, once lost can never be recovered. I'm doing the hard job close to home and I feel very much alive. I used to do the long commute for the easy job and was always very bored...

  16. Resources for primary care NP

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

    Thanks for taking the time to provide these tips. It all ties in well with what I learned in school and quite applicable to my current patient population. My collaborating is currently on vacation. I...

  17. Resources for primary care NP

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

    Thanks Dranger, I look this up as well. Thanks for your

  18. Resources for primary care NP

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

    Please let's be mindful of our choice of words as we encourage one another on this forum. I couldn't have passed AACC without knowing the basics of disease management. I'm requesting for a list of...

  19. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes, I like the way you are thinking. I was tired of the commute especially during the winter when it snows and my commute time

  20. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hard job with no support is

  21. Resources for primary care NP

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

    Awesome Dranger! This is the type of resources I need. Thank you. I'm looking for more. It's hard to think when I have a waiting room full of patients and mind is

  22. Easy/Difficult NP jobs

    Fnpatlast replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Advanced Practice

    I hear you. Been there done that. How I wish the easy job is

  23. Passed ANCC 1st try!

    Fnpatlast posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm happy to announce I passed the ANCC. I graduated December 2014 and took the exam march 2015. I studied hard for about 3 months: 1. Bates physical exam book. I became familiar with most images and...

  24. Passed ANCC 1st try!

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

    Yes, I had close to 10 pictures of different skin conditions and what interventions to provide. The research questions were easy. You have to know the highest level of research, middle and lowest and...

  25. Passed ANCC 1st try!

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

    Thank you. It's never too early to start preparing for the boards. I didn't listen to any CDs. Knowing your assessment is key. Bates-newest edition is excellent. Leiks provided a good