CocoaLoverFNP

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1. Contract negotiation

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to JennBen67's topic in NP

   I'm curious too... Maybe the experienced NPs could answer? Jules? Boston? Sailor? Please :)

2. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Thank you, swim student! Congratulations on your first NP job!!! I'm glad i'm able to help other NPs out there, especially the new NPs. There's really no great place to consult about jobs and salaries except the AN community. Thank you, everyone! Tha...

3. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Yes! Totally did ;-)

4. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Thank you WK! Just saw ur message yesterday and thought i would write an update for u and all the new grads out there ;-)

5. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Yes, it took me a while to finally find another job since most people discouraged me from changing jobs after merely 2 months at the first job. But you know what, life is short, i am getting older, i have no time to tolerate an miserable job. ;-)

6. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Thank you very much, everyone! ;-) such a great feeling... I could finally workout every morning, eat right, be happy, and feel healthy. It is a plus when you could sleep every night. Oh by the way, I could finally have time to check AN and post. I ...

7. New job and I am happy = WIN!

   CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in NP

   For anyone who remembers my previous post regarding negotiating my salary, here's an update: I settled for a low salary (lower than my RN rate) to get that NP experience and with the hope that i will get a huge pay increase after my 90-day probation....

8. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Great job, WK! It feels great when you have a job offer waiting after graduation. But remember that things could change... Especially if there is no contract. However, sounds like your future employer is serious about hiring you that you already talk...

9. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

   CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

   Very empowering! Thank you.

10. Clubbing is the New Black

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to adventure_rn's topic in Humor

    I thought she was referring to my favorite TV series on netflix.

11. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

    Thank you, Conqueror! Honestly, i feel a little ashamed that i negotiated for my salary, lol. My friend, who is also a new grad NP, applied for the same job (my boss needs 4 NPs). She embraced a $75k offer with open arms because she said she is slow ...

12. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

    Thank you, sailornurse! Good idea about following the expert on EHR. I am following the doctor right now. The 2 NPs are really fast, like they have used this EHR forever. I will definitely request to have a day with them. Actually, i should really fo...

13. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

    Thanks, Jules! I really love your comments. I will remember these because you are absolutely correct ;-) That means i can't really clean the room after seeing the patient because i'd like to bring in more income by spending my limited time seeing/dx...

14. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

    SO... I made a deal with an option to re-negiotiate in 90 days, if i am up to speed (seeing 15-20 patients). The biggest hurdle for me is mastering the extensive/complicated EHR and knowing where to send the pt for labs/imaging, etc, d/t insurance is...

15. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in NP

    Thank you, swimstudent! I wrote all of these. These are good to know and make sure are covered. I couldn't sleep all night due to thinking much about this, lol. Yes, i will let all of you know what happens ;-) Btw, i called her yesterday but she wan...