anita1231

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1. New ICU nurse applying for FNP program

   anita1231 replied to sophBSN's topic in NP Students

   As an NP student and ER/ICU RN for 12 years I must say, "Stop". You need to build your assessment skills BEFORE moving forward to NP. A few months in ICU in no way prepares you for the clinical assessment skills needed to see the various types of p...

2. NP school reputation

   anita1231 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   We agree. My first year of the program was spent studying fluff courses about Watson and Orem. My blood boiled as we reviewed nursing theory, which isn't based on science. I NEEDED more science and and preparation for patient assessment, diagnosis, a...

3. NP school reputation

   anita1231 replied to Jules A's topic in NP

   I think the online vs b&m NP programs is an odd topic. The curriculum of NP programs in California are set by the BRN, not individual colleges. Therefore, all students are taking the same courses regardless of online or b&M. Also when we are ...

4. Western University PMFNP

   anita1231 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hi, I've completed my MSN and would like to attend one of two schools for my pmfnp 1.) Western University (Ontario California) online post master's fnp program. The school has a 97-99% pass rate for the boards. It has a decent reputation and costs a...