CocoaLoverFNP

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  1. San Diego Wages and Patient Ratios

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to melissahall456's topic in California Nursing

    And by the way, endorse your license first because according to some AN members, it took 4 to 6 months for them. Good

  2. San Diego Wages and Patient Ratios

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to melissahall456's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Melissa, I live in Southern CA. San Diego is beautiful!!! Can't blame you for wanting to move. The ratio for tele/MS is 4 to 5 pts:1 RN, but that will depend on acuity. Ratio for PCU or step-down...

  3. How long to wait for APRN license in MA

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

    Great! Happy for you. My license took about 2 months in

  4. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    I understand where you are coming from. But since I am paid well as an RN for 8-9 years, it is very hard for me to accept this kind of low offer. Yes, i know i am new but i at least deserve an average...

  5. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yes, you are also right. Sounds like i am going to sacrifice my pay though If she offers me at least $86k with benefits (and possible renegotiation after 3 months), i will take it. But if not, i will...

  6. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yup, i know that now. But the whole situation is very confusing from the very beginning. This is the first time i am negotiating contracts or pay. As an RN before, i was really spoiled. I get the...

  7. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yes, agreed! To get by with our finances, i have to keep my RN job or stick to $88k per year (but that means we won't be having many vacations planned this

  8. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Unfortunately, the offer letter was not signed by her yet when i received it. The letter was sent to me by the office manager. The manager said she will tell the doctor to sign it. Then i got a call...

  9. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    I know that too! But i have been looking for a job in IM or family practice settings in the last 3 months and this was only the second one to offer me a job (after 20 applications). I am worried that...

  10. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Yes, I am working at the wt loss clinic now but only on the weekends (total of 12 hrs per week). It is strictly $60 per hour without benefits. You are correct, i want to work at the IM clinic to get...

  11. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    The work at the wt loss clinic is repetitive and less stressful compared to what i will be doing at the IM clinic. The current NP there is now burnt out because she is working everyday (monday to...

  12. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Thank you for sharing, Sadiemae! This practice is situated in the urban area and our average for a new grad is $44-$46 or 86-88k. One would think doctors would pay more, considering the large amount...

  13. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Thanks, WK! I agree. I feel like my pay is going to change again after even talking this weekend. I really hope i find the right offer

  14. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    On my first day, i told her $48 per hour and she said she will have "the one that handles it" call me but that should be ok. Then i was surprised to get a call from my boss (not "the one that handles...

  15. Negotiating my salary is exhausting!

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

    Thank you for your response, Jules!!! I understand the pay difference and yes, it's very hard to compare. I really don't understand why a weight loss clinic would offer that much more while the IM...

  16. Can an NP work 2 different specialties at the same time?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Exactly!

  17. New Grad 2 jobs? Advise?

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to BreakRoom011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just go for it! It really depends on yourself, if you can handle 2 jobs as a new grad. When I was a new RN (much younger, more excited about the job, more patience, no money), i completed my 3 month...

  18. Urine test and Phentermine 15mg

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to nylpn78's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, for some people, the urine won't be positive. It's really not considtent. It depends on the urine test, product, dosage, multiple factors, etc. But what you did is right. If it tested positive...

  19. Anyone works at an Internal Medicine clinic?

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

    Thank you, BC grad! I hope they wouldn't schedule our patients that way. But if so, the doctor/owner is really nice that I could see how she will attebtively listen to my concerns about her practice...

  20. Urine test and Phentermine 15mg

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to nylpn78's topic in General Nursing

    Okie dokie! Problem solved ;-) You deserve a

  21. Urine test and Phentermine 15mg

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to nylpn78's topic in General Nursing

    That should be enough. If they are doubtful, the letter head would have the clinic's contact information. You can direct them to the clinic provider. Here in California, the letter is sufficient. No...

  22. Urine test and Phentermine 15mg

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to nylpn78's topic in General Nursing

    Hello nylpn, I am sorry that this is making you worried. I just started working at a weight loss clinic and in most cases, the letter we produce should suffice any testing that your employer requires....

  23. Clubbing is the New Black

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nursing Humor

    Gross... Whoever invented it must have messed up someone's nail and told the customer this is the "new thing". And she fell for it... And so her friends.

  24. Advice on Starting out

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to akevghas's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Halie, Depending on where you live, RN jobs for new grads may be difficult to have. ICU, ER, or any hospital job may also be highly-competitive. Some RNs I know would still work as a CNA while...

  25. license by endorsement

    CocoaLoverFNP replied to DanaCheryseRN's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, took about 3 months for my NP license this year but not endorsement. I am guessing it would be a similar timeline. Just read the thread I typed above. Many of them are still waiting... They all...