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I have also had experiences like you are describing. It feels horrible, and the tendency I found was to try to work harder to "prove" that I am worthy. A very kind (and impressively confident) NP colleague at the time (this had been in my 2nd year ...

You are wise to ask the questions about where you want to work. In my relatively short time of 5 years of having been a NP I have found employers are becoming MUCH more interested in background and area of study. Acute prepared NPs do have a lot of ...

I am pleased to see how medications like semaglutide are helping to open a pathway toward understanding how obesity management requires the same kind of respect and evidence-based practice as any other medical condition. That said, as a NP who...

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I did not maintain my active RN license where I also earned it first in MI. I maintain WA, OR, and CA licenses for RN and NP because these are the states where I would be most interested in practicing. I live and work in OR. CA license is th...

Office nursing, as where I work in an outpatient clinic the RN is inherently lead for medical assistants and in general. Hours are the great benefit and not with the physical work which sounds as though you have put in your time. Pay overall is les...

I am afraid we as a profession have already solidified our reputation. Just imagine any medical or PA school opening their doors to anyone interested with minimum standards? And then promoting students onward with such broad and flimsy requirements...

I think your post should be considered by students and those wishing to become NPs and so is much appreciated. The steps taken toward a NP career are critical, as each job we take kind of etches opportunities and, sadly, can close other doors. ...

I have licensure by endorsement in CA and am currently practicing in OR but maintain my CA licensure after the extensive time and effort required to get the license. It took me no less than 6 months for the processing of my license in CA. I don't t...

I am so sorry to hear this for you. NP education is becoming a joke, it is so sad and only our fault as a profession. If I were to have to do it over again I would direct my effort toward PA school. Of course, very competitive, high standards at b...

Yes, both. I started as a CNA and though the steps from LPN to MSN continuously through school and I would not go backward with any step but would not bypass any of them either.

And sorry, to clarify your specific question, perhaps if you worked in a specialty geriatric ED which ONLY sees adult you would only need adult. As I said in above, there are outliers.

The consensus model in many hospitals IS being followed, most notably in the eastern states. I am finding it becoming more important to have a career direction (as you do) prior to going to NP school, if possible. Within the hospital in general (no...

Sorry to hear. Get back up! Fitzgerald is a course I did for prep and I recall very clear direction in advertising on the site about hours directed for CE such as this, but as above I always ensure the facts from the source.

Family or ED specific NP recommended. You need to be able to see all ages. Adult, which I am, is limited to ages 13 and up. There are always outliers, sure there are some Adult NPs out there working ED, but my suggestion.

I am sorry you are feeling bad. You shouldn't. When I graduated NP school I sought a residency-style program within a large established system because I knew I was not prepared to completely manage patients on my own even though I graduated with ho...

I am adult primary care and avoid considering urgent care or family practice because I do not have training (or experience) for ages < 13 or obstetrics. You will be well-equipped to work in outpatient specialty practice. I work in a nephrology c...

Thank you. I agree, "NP" no longer confers what "PA" or "MD" does to the medical community at large. We are in the process of hiring providers within our group, and it is incredible the sense of my group's understanding of risk with hiring a NP. I...

Primary care with education focus toward family nurse practitioner

Thanks for your candor and sharing your experience with the hospital. Sometimes I think of moonlighting in the hospital, but I kind of narrowly assume I'd be "hated" by nurses who might find out a I am a NP. Nursing fundamentally does not support pro...

Completely different, starting with "duties" would be a good word which separates RN role from NP role. Think of it you are now responsible for determining a diagnosis and then "duties" to be followed, as well the one who will be questioned if thing...

Packet of written offer should be within a week or so after verbal offer. Then you have a date, usually, which you need to sign. It takes about 3 months for most established places for credentialing. Some smaller groups may take the risk and have ...

You would appreciate joining AMDA, it's post-acute care organization and so much great info for new NP.

This is an ongoing challenge. I find leaving a clear "greeting time" at the start of visit, sit down in front of patient and chat with complete focus on them, and I must interrupt and direct with a transition. The transition can be sharp and almost...

If you can broaden your job search it is a numbers game right now. I am sorry to hear that even experienced NPs are now having trouble securing positions.