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  1. New Grad NP Salary vs Hourly Pay California

    Goldenfox replied to saynotojello's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would not accept an NP job anywhere in California that pays $80 to 90k. You can do that and better as an RN, and they know it. Ask for what you want, not what you expect them to offer. Where in the...

  2. MD to NP

    Goldenfox replied to Malenurse1235954's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It would probably be easier for PAs to make such a transition than NPs because most PA schools are graduate level programs that have a very similar (if not, the same) prerequisite core that the US...

  3. NP residency "bust or must"

    Goldenfox replied to lovelyNP123's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My observation of these types of programs is that they typically underpay you, overwork you, and require that you either sign a binding contract that obligates you to them or a non-compete clause....

  4. Is this something i should follow through with?

    Goldenfox replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Context...perspective... Not everyone's situation is the same. Becoming an NP doesn't necessarily mean that one has to give anything up. If the NP is smart, he/she can use his/her education to secure...

  5. 32 years old and ready to switch my career to become a nurse! Am I too old?

    Goldenfox replied to Kaytee12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    32 is young. Go for

  6. Chiros depending on NPs for their new practice model: watch out!

    Goldenfox replied to urbanrn328's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh boy! If only... But its no joke. $50 used to be the mark, but most are offering well below that (and this is true in general). In my home state, the pain clinics of yore are suddenly making a...

  7. NP license

    Goldenfox replied to sokali's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You can apply for a license in, and or practice in, as many states as you wish---as long as you remember that scope of practice rules vary significantly from one state to another. If you're going to...

  8. New Grad NP Salary vs Hourly Pay California

    Goldenfox replied to saynotojello's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I like your thinking. It has always surprised me how many new NPs are so desperate and excited to get that first job that they forget to negotiate and just take whatever is offered. Most new grads do...

  9. NEW Grad FNP starting in immediate care clinic.

    Goldenfox replied to FNP23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is what some people might call 'false reassurance'. He can't know that everything will be fine. Because you are a brand new NP they should have given you an orientation---even if its a short one....

  10. Is this something i should follow through with?

    Goldenfox replied to nthestar55's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ^This! Not my choice to make, but I wouldn't do the FNP if I were in the OP's situation. A year, or even six months ago, I would have said something different. But things are changing out

  11. NP salary too low?

    Goldenfox replied to abcdefg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    There are a number of reasons for this, some of them are not politically correct so I won't mention them. But, generally, employers pay a whole lot less for NPs because they can. There is a glut of...

  12. Average DNP loans

    Goldenfox replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Yes. Very ridiculous! Don't do

  13. Will there be too many NPs?

    Goldenfox replied to EMEddie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You may doubt it, but that won't stop it from happening. Pay attention to what's happening in the world of politics right now. ACA, Medicaid, Medicare, the rules by which health insurance companies...

  14. Will there be too many NPs?

    Goldenfox replied to EMEddie's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ACA will not exist in 4 years, much less 5 or 10. Its not sustainable. The exchanges are all going broke, and the few existing ones are planning massive premium hikes later this year in order to...

  15. Question on the NP Furnishing License in Calif

    Goldenfox replied to nregnier's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't bother calling or writing to the California Board of Nursing about this. You will not receive a reply. Just take the course that they require and fax the completion certificate to them. They...

  16. NP pay For S. Florida and other questions

    Goldenfox replied to smash222's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Average pay there is low $80's. Some places offer little or no benefits. People take these offers because there aren't many opportunities for NPs there and the competition for jobs is ridiculously...

  17. NP pay For S. Florida and other questions

    Goldenfox replied to smash222's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Don't plan on staying in south Florida as an NP if you want a job with good pay and benefits. The pay there is VERY low and jobs are very difficult to get. I am from that area and I know it well. Plan...

  18. FNP care compared to MD

    Goldenfox replied to IcanHealYou's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not true. In all of these professions there are people who are sub par, mediocre, above average, and exceptional. I don't subscribe to the us vs. them mentality because good clinical skills come with...

  19. How are you saving for retirement?

    Goldenfox replied to YoutubeTheNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For me, it's IRA, 401k, lots of other small investments here and there over the years that are growing---some better than others. But the least productive investments are the mutual funds. And forget...

  20. How old is too old to safely practice?

    Goldenfox replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So much depends...on a whole lot of things. I used to work in a hospital where they had a very popular surgeon who was 'up there' (mid 70s I think) but refused to retire. He wasn't doing it for the...

  21. Graduated a year ago, no job

    Goldenfox replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What is the Women's Health NP curriculum like? Do they teach everything and then have a couple extra semesters on women's health, or is it 100% women's health? What is your RN specialty? Your info...

  22. Starting a NP House Call Practice

    Goldenfox replied to Chris Caulfield RN NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Even without independent practice in Florida you can still own your own business as an NP. The BON requires that you have a physician on board as your Go To. This is easy money for the physicians and...

  23. Starting a NP House Call Practice

    Goldenfox replied to Chris Caulfield RN NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    When you run these kinds of operations you need to set them up as concierge medicine with people who can pay you for your services with cash or credit card---no Medicare or insurance

  24. Starting a NP House Call Practice

    Goldenfox replied to Chris Caulfield RN NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you do this right you can make a lot of money with it. Go for

  25. AANP test

    Goldenfox replied to Purrsx2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!