CocoaLoverFNP

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) Studied each body system at a time. I started wit...

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 handle part time status at that clinic. This is m...

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

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....

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...

Yes! Totally did ;-)

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

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. ;-)

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 ...

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. On my second day of orientation, my boss told me th...

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 would prefer me to shadow him/volunteer at the clini...

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...

Very empowering! Thank you.

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

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 getting that first year experience. I will find th...

Yes, agreed!

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 quizzes? It will also depend on the study resources y...

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 extremely helpful. When charge nurses try to give...

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

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 counteroffer of 88k as it is. So i have to be ready for mor...