CocoaLoverFNP

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  1. I passed the AANP Certification Exam!

    CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since many members of AN helped me a lot with formulating my own study plan, I promised that I will share my study plan as well once I pass the board exams. Here's a quick summary of my study plan: 1)...

  2. Anyone works at an Internal Medicine clinic?

    CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just accepted a full time position at a small IM clinic. While they are still in the process of checking my background/criminal history, two students who practiced there told me that they could only...

  3. Contract negotiation

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to JennBen67's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

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

  4. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  5. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  6. New job and I am happy = WIN!

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

    Yes! Totally did

  7. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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

  8. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  9. New job and I am happy = WIN!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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,...

  10. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was offered a full time job at an IM clinic. I asked for $48 per hour compensation with full benefits because i thought this was reasonable for a new grad in southern CA. The average is $44-46/hr....

  11. Would you be willing to do this?

    CocoaLoverFNP posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello everyone! I am a new grad FNP. Long story short, I found a doctor who is looking for an NP who can work at his busy Internal Med clinic. However, when I initially met him, he told me that he...

  12. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  13. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Very empowering! Thank

  14. Clubbing is the New Black

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I thought she was referring to my favorite TV series on

  15. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  16. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  17. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  18. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  19. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to CocoaLoverFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, 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...

  20. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Thank you, Jules! You have been very helpful. Reading your side of things gave me the mental courage to walk away tomorrow, if I am not happy with her final offer. I should really stop worrying about...

  21. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yes,

  22. AANP Exam: Success?!

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to Rach10388's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Will u pass? It depends. 85 is pretty good for the sample test but i would feel a lot better with scores of >85-90s in all of your practice tests for each topic. Are you using the Qbank for the...

  23. San Diego Wages and Patient Ratios

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to melissahall456's topic in California Nursing

    Ok, not a problem! Good job on endorsing your license in CA as your first step. This is one of the biggest hurdles, according to nurses from other states. The strict ratios in acute/critical care are...

  24. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    YES, no kidding!!! This made me laugh a little bit. Thank

  25. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yes, great option! So glad I came to AN for advice. Instead of having only one option (to walk away), i have written 4 options for her to choose from. I already know that she won't accept my...