RN1789

I have a BSN. I worked as a floor nurse in a SNF for 8 months, 4 months on a post op neuro unit at a hospital, then the past 2 years as a resident care manager at a SNF (which is similar to a RN case manager). I have always wanted to return to school and get a masters degree. Originally I thought I would take the management/ leadership route, however I have gotten burned out on managing patients and floor staff over the past 2 years. I want to return to the medical aspect of things. Hence I have decided on FNP. I am narrowing down my search for programs. I live in Oregon, I don't think I will have an issue finding a preceptor. Does anyone have any recommendations for FNP programs? Pros and Cons? Any I should steer clear from? Also, any other advice regarding NP school is appreciated. Thanks! So far my top choices include: Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID Graceland University Independence, MO Loyola University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA University of South Alabama, College of Nursing Mobile, AL Texas Tech University Health Sciences Lubbock, TX Frontier Nursing University Hyden, KY

I am in a similar boat. I do not know ANYONE where I live. I applied online to several hospitals. I quickly found out only med/surg floors will hire you. Other floors like L&D or perioperative require experience in those fields... well duh I wish I would have thought that through a little better. So the first month I got declined from everywhere. I revised my resume 4 times over the next month. I put keywords in my resume. Look at the job description of the job you want...put those key words in your resume: leadership qualities, teamwork, education, etc. That is how I started getting interviews and job offers. I was told that a computer system screens all applications for key words. And be sure to include your BSN (in progress) ___ University (expected graduation date ___) good luck !

I have 8 mths experience at a LTC facility: 3 mths on nights with 39 patients, 5 months on 3-11 as shift supervisor/admissions nurse. I have an ADN, and am in a BSN program now. I just got a job offer this week at a hospital in Jacksonville, FL. When I google average RN salaries for RN's in this area it says yearly salary ranges from 52K to 79K. I was offered the first amount. I am SO grateful for this offer, but with my last job I ended up wishing I would have at least negotiated salary a little instead of just accepting anything they offered. I also realize that experience is a huge part of salary decisions. So when they made me the job offer on the phone they said do you accept, I said yes immediately because I was so excited. Now I am wondering if I should have bargained. Should I ask for more when I meet with HR in person next week?