tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post116105935861891710..comments2023-09-22T10:56:55.046-07:00Comments on What school doesn't teach about being a nurse practitioner: What to do, what to donewFNPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01618284466716062799noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161920725362094872006-10-26T20:45:00.000-07:002006-10-26T20:45:00.000-07:00Hey New FNP. I graduated the same year as you did ...Hey New FNP. I graduated the same year as you did and was employed as an NP in a neprology practice in Atlanta. I recently accepted a job in an ICU. I reached the same frustrations that you are going through now. The trick is not to let the frustrations effect your work and your passion for it, which I am sure you don't. I had a great relationship with most of the docs for whom I worked, so I was in the same conundrum. The best advice was from a fellow physician outside of the practice. Her advice was "protect yourself". So, I did not tell them until I actually had an offer from the other job. I hope this helps. I guess they tell us in school that our first job is not our last for a reason. Good luck, hope this helps. Remember you are very good at what you do and so the nursing profession is lucky to have you so we won't loose you as a collegue due to buirnout, you must find a job that makes you happy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161385635429870782006-10-20T16:07:00.000-07:002006-10-20T16:07:00.000-07:00Thank you for this blog... it is very enlightening...Thank you for this blog... it is very enlightening and entertaining! <BR/>-- futureFNPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161225271248975442006-10-18T19:34:00.000-07:002006-10-18T19:34:00.000-07:00I hope all the good karma we sent your way helped!...I hope all the good karma we sent your way helped! Maybe you're out buying a new pair of Manolo's for your first day on the new job?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161184475330535632006-10-18T08:14:00.000-07:002006-10-18T08:14:00.000-07:00Please tell us how it all goes!!!Please tell us how it all goes!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161176486122110082006-10-18T06:01:00.000-07:002006-10-18T06:01:00.000-07:00Too bad the vacation isn't in November, you need o...Too bad the vacation isn't in November, you need one! NPCentral is another website that has salaries, benefits etc listed geographically for FT NPs. Letting the CPR lapse does suck though - maybe some cutie pie EMT will spend your entire Saturday teaching you how to save a life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15944817.post-1161086733454847432006-10-17T05:05:00.000-07:002006-10-17T05:05:00.000-07:00NewFNP: Don't get all shook up about the CPR cert...NewFNP: Don't get all shook up about the CPR certification. I went on a dozen interviews before I took my first position which I start in 2 weeks. Not one single person asked about when my CPR or ACLS expired. So, just schedule to take it ASAP and don't say anything about it in interviews. Your vacation is something you can negotiate when they make you an offer. Again, I wouldn't say anything about it in the initial interview. I am proud of you that you sent your CV out. I don't know where you are located, but in our Central Ohio area an FNP with one year experience should make at least in the mid $80s. Remember everything is negotiable.b Also, don't forget about profit sharing and productivity bonuses. You can try emailing the president of your state AANP organization to find out what the going rate is in your area. I have found that what ADVANCE published as "average" is far below what many NPs make. Good luck with your interview! I understand about not being sure about leaving your current practice. But, just remember, there will be patients who need you and are grateful for you wherever you go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com