daffymom

Thanks. Really appreciate your comment

Ugh. Thanks.

Agree. Just wondering if there is a post NP certification available to go from PNP the FNP. Just wondering if anyone has done this and what is required - course work and clinical requirements.

What would be the requirements/process for a current PNP to be eligible sit for an FNP boards? Anyone have experience with this? We have an excellent PNP working with a specific population with a chronic illness that is now living into adulthood. > 30 years of age. How difficult would it be for this PNP with expertise in managing this unique population, to also see adults?

Do you have previous psych experience as an RN? This seems to be a requirement to be competitive for most jobs in the Boston area. The FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Centers) often hire grads with no PMHNP experience. Have you tried hospital based outpatient or inpatient?

NPFLio - bummer! Sixty days seems like forever but it will be here soon. -An MD friend failed a pediatric subspecialty board and has to wait 2 years to retake!

Hi KDawnz- I worked in an academic medical center in a beautiful rural area that has posted NP positions. I cannot email you because I have not posted in awhile. PM me if you want more information.

I work with a nurse who recently graduated from Boston College (BC) PMHNP program (RN to PMHNP) who was happy with the experience and graduated well prepared for practice. Multiple job offers. BC guarantees preceptors/clinical placements. Great reputation in Boston area. More classroom time and fewer online classes than some other programs.

Hi Libby 1987 you asked specifics about how to manage call - attending church or a movie - sit in the aisle seat near the back so you can exit quickly to take a call with minimal disruption to others. Remember when you put your phone on vibrate to have it close so you hear or feel the vibration. In exercise class have it on your towel or mat and check for calls every 10 to 15 minutes. Make sure you have blue tooth for your car. I live in a rural area and find I have to avoid certain activities/locations while on call due to poor cell phone coverage. Swimming while on call is one of the more challenging activities. I have a calendar hanging in a public area at home with the call days flagged so family is aware as unfortunately call impacts them too! A common comment , "oh Mom is not on call so we can. . . name the activity." Yeah - so taking call is a major disruption to your life and also negatively impacts interactions with loved ones as calls come at unpredictable and inconvenient times. I have received calls just as dinner arrives while dining out, middle of the night (sleep in a room separate from my spouse with phone on vibrate so he is not disturbed); and perhaps worst of all, taking call while unexpectedly in the ED with my own child who had been in a car accident! I am salaried making over 6 figures but I refused to take call more than a few days a month without additional compensation I am paid 4.50 an hour to take call - and it is no where near enough! For my job taking call is critical to the services we provide. Even though it is rewarding to help people solve problems and I know being on call has made a difference for others- If I had it to do over - I would never have agreed to take call. Take care of yourself. No one else will.