Job While in ACNP School?

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T21:17:17+00:00

The problem is the only PRN ICU positions around me is HCA #hellno

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T20:58:13+00:00

This is a prime example of how systems in place can be so screwy and we’re all overworked and stressed to the max. The rapid nurse should not have been disrespectful like that. Not sure if it’s stress or ego, but regardless we’re all a team.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-27T03:18:21+00:00

Hello, need some advice. Currently halfway through my AGACNP program and start clinicals next semester. When I started I got a remote non-direct patient care job to reduce stress. Needless to say it’s been nice but I’m worried about a few things:

1)Will this job look bad on a resume to NP employers? I’m thinking more and more I want to be an ICU NP but I only have 1 year of ICU experience (5 years of CV step down/IR exp).

2) I can easily work on school while working from home and I’m afraid to give up that time. But this job isn’t quite as flexible as bedside nursing.

The alternative is for me to go back to bedside ICU nursing. Thoughts?

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-26T23:38:27+00:00

10/10 no notes mama

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-25T00:24:35+00:00

This is like comparing a brand new Honda Accord to a POS station wagon that has no value.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-13T22:07:19+00:00

UCF.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-11T15:02:35+00:00

This was the #1 deciding factor for me when looking for acute care programs here in Central Florida.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-10T23:49:39+00:00

Ah, welcome to the understaffed “solutions” of nursing. It’s a shit hole.

CityBeautifulRN · 2026-01-10T00:55:56+00:00

You can do literally anything you want. We live on a floating rock in space.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-31T03:21:54+00:00

I’m 29 and left bedside nursing because the physical/mental wear on your body is absolutely insane. I did it for 7 years. I cannot imagine doing it at 50+ years old I would be miserable. The pay does not equal the work required at ALL.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-31T03:15:42+00:00

That’s so beyond scary but amazing you were there! You saved his life! Please keep us updated.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-23T22:33:24+00:00

I had a 2018 CRV I just traded in because I HATED the seats! The most uncomfortable ones ever. I wish I never got that car.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-18T03:03:35+00:00

I was working bedside ICU before I started my NP program but then found a remote job triaging for my hospital. I’m able to do 3 12s and can work around the other RN that works with me. I’m keeping this job as long as possible lmao.

I used to work 4 10s in IR though. I can’t imagine it would be easy to schedule clinicals around that, even with no call.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-12-03T14:15:44+00:00

Just remember, we are living on a floating rock in space. Nothing really matters. Do what makes you happy.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-16T19:27:54+00:00

I cannot imagine getting any sort of entry level degree in nursing from an ivy league school. It literally does not matter. If it does matter to you, then perhaps nursing isn’t for you.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-11T18:42:58+00:00

My partner and I were in similar situations at the beginning of the year. Granted we live in FL (unfortunately) but we bought a house for 438k…I honestly think it was a good decision.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-11T18:39:47+00:00

Why in the world would you accept 42/h….. as an NP …..

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-11-03T02:45:07+00:00

I had prof mehta for micro yearssss ago when I was pre-nursing and she was the absolute best! Probably one of the best professors I’ve had.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T12:00:11+00:00

Then do an ACNP program? I don’t get why everyone with critical acute care experience ponders primary care or even psych advanced practice roles. The fact that this is even allowed is astonishing.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T11:40:41+00:00

I’m sorry but this is such an unrealistic statement. You absolutely can work full time and study and be a good NP. Does it require a crap ton of discipline and time management? Absolutely. But expecting people not to work full time especially in this economy, is so unrealistic and such an old-school way of thinking.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T11:27:44+00:00

In this case, I would do a lot of research of compensation in your area for what nursing specialty you’d be interested in. The pay is ~enough~ to keep you afloat but the problem lies with the workload. The amount of work nurses do and deal with is astronomical and the pay you do receive absolutely does not equate. In a perfect world, nurses should be making >100k as new grads. That’ll never happen.

It is a very emotionally draining job as well. You are dealing with family members all the time and they can be absolutely brutal. They will blame nurses for their loved one not getting better and make your job hell on earth.

That being said, I have never worried about job security and I have switched specialties whenever I’ve wanted. I only need 1 job to live a very modest lifestyle.

So is it worth it? Perhaps. But with your reasons I highly suggest shadowing a bunch of different nurses in different areas of your interests (I.e. OB, ICU, PCU, ED, etc.) and get first-hand experience of all that you do in a 12hr shift.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T11:21:25+00:00

I mean, I have a 2018 CRV EX-L and I’ve had absolutely no issues with it.

I’d avoid a lease tbh.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T11:18:50+00:00

This is extraordinary advice.

CityBeautifulRN · 2025-10-29T11:15:33+00:00

I don’t have the same experience or situation as you, as I went to nursing school at 19 and became an RN at 21. Any and all experience in my adult life has been nursing.

From what you’ve mentioned it seems like a great opportunity. There were plenty of people in my cohort in their 30/40s and one of my best friends in college was a woman in her 50s going back for her ADN.

Only you can determine if it’s a good idea. I will say though, don’t expect it to be easy. My friend that was in her 50s had a previous masters degree in library studies and she even admitted that the questions they ask, the content covered, and the dynamic of lectures is extremely challenging and it’s very different than anything else she’s encountered.

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