futuredermNP

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1. Am I wrong from refusing to help a friend?

   futuredermNP replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

   Neywel, I agree with the majority of replies on your post. I had a friend like that. It is natural to feel bad because she is your friend, but you are not wrong in this case. I agree that you have to set boundaries. Let her know that you are also in ...

2. Facebook and employers/school

   futuredermNP replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

   There is nothing wrong with having a social media account. However, as a rule of thumb you probably should NEVER post anything on there you will regret later (like things you wouldn't want your parents, employer, or potential employer to see). I do n...

3. Passed AANP!

   futuredermNP replied to willbenp18's topic in NP Students

   Hi, There was a typo in my comment. Did you feel like school prepared you or gave you a good foundation for the board?

4. Excited & Nervous NP student

   futuredermNP replied to laughlove's topic in NP Students

   Hi thanks for this post! What was your strategy in securing your preceptors besides contacting them early and submitting resumes? Did you do cold calls or did you only ask practitioners you knew? Any input will help!

5. Passed AANP!

   futuredermNP replied to willbenp18's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations on completing school! I'm sure your hard work paid off! What school did you attend and do you feel school prepared you for the board exam?

6. "You're too smart to be a nurse. Be a doctor"

   futuredermNP replied to Grier's topic in General Nursing

   Nursing is my second career. I have a doctorate in another field. I became a nurse almost 4 years ago and I always get a shocked reaction when my 1st career comes up in conversation and I'm asked "Why would you become a nurse?" I always answer "Why n...

7. Can an RN be a freelance?

   futuredermNP replied to Ram Manirtez's topic in General Nursing

   Also, can you share how you obtained this info? I'm interested because I have been researching how I can provide nursing services without forming an agency. This would be helpful!

8. Refusing to float

   futuredermNP replied to NurseKC123's topic in General Nursing

   Hi nursekc133! Before you receive report you can review the assignment, the acuity and patient load and refuse the assignment citing the Nurse Practice Act. But your reasons must relate to patient care or your nursing license being jeopardized (I ...

9. Can an RN be a freelance?

   futuredermNP replied to Ram Manirtez's topic in General Nursing

   You're welcome Ram! You will need an NPI for identification purposes but there may be some other criteria you have to meet to be able to provide those services and get reimbursed by CMA (Medicare/Medicaid). Check out this link. https://www.cms.gov/O...

10. Can an RN be a freelance?

    futuredermNP replied to Ram Manirtez's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, This is a great question. In order to receive Medicare (federal funding/reimbursement) you will likely have to be licensed as an agency with your state. This is because Medicare has to regulate your practice in some way if they are paying you. ...

11. Second career nurses: what if you ended up not liking nursing?

    futuredermNP replied to Infofreak411's topic in General Nursing

    This reply is late and you had a lot of responses to your post (did not read them all!) This post stood out to me because you stated you felt lost. Well that happens to the best of us at times. So, I will not sugar coat my post while hopefully give y...

12. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    futuredermNP replied to doublefault's topic in NP Students

    Thanks msufan3710! I don't have PM privileges yet. I'm working on it.

13. NCLEX RN Advice

    futuredermNP replied to merzielynn's topic in NCLEX

    Hi merzielynn! What a great article! I have been a nurse for almost 4 years so I took my NCLEX almost 4 years ago. I afree with everything you posted especially practicing questions, questions, questions. There is only so many ways you can test a top...

14. FAU RN to BSN can I work and go to school full time. Starting this fall

    futuredermNP replied to MimiBSNsoontobeAPRN's topic in School Programs

    Hi RNiamclaimingIT! I graduated from the RN to BSN program at FAU in 2014. I worked full time as an RN, was newly engaged and had a fun life. I graduated with a 3.8 GPA. You can totally do it!!! Just make sure you manage your time wisely and keep up...

15. University of Cincinnati, Off-site Summer 2016 FNP program

    futuredermNP replied to doublefault's topic in NP Students

    Hi! I'm glad you liked the program. I like it so far! I just don't like Examity. I'm in the Summer '16 FNP Program? How was your 2nd semester? Were the classes (Theoretical Basis, Research & Best Evidence, and Health Assessment) more assignment ...