BlessedOne

BlessedOne specializes in Step-Down Vascular, Renal, ESRD.

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1. Hospital rounding

   BlessedOne replied to West12FNP's topic in NP

   Are the any good reference books for nps and hospital rounding. I will start rounding soon and I want to get a good evidence based resource.

2. Passed AANP exam today !!!!!!

   BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

   I listened to Fitzgerald CDs over and over, read Leik and did questions with Zerwhek. Now that I have taken it, which seems so long ago, nothing really stood out. I also took the Hollier class. It was just having a comglomeration of knowledge comi...

3. Internal Med/Hospitalist NP

   BlessedOne replied to mammac5's topic in NP

   Thanks Kiser56, that helped

4. Internal Med/Hospitalist NP

   BlessedOne replied to mammac5's topic in NP

   Kiser56, What are some good bedside resources to have on you when rounding in the hospital? Give me a routine how you would see a new patient? I am with a hospitalist also but have to wait for my privileges. How did you adjust to call and what he...

5. Can't find the FNP review book by Zerwekh & Claborn any where. Very frustrated!!!

   BlessedOne replied to labbio's topic in NP Students

   Wow.. I just looked on amazon and they are selling it for over $1,000.00. There is one used for about $45.00 on amazon now. I used it because it got you in a mode of taking a 175 question test in one sitting.

6. Passed AANP exam today !!!!!!

   BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

   I used a variety starting with Fitzgerald, then Zerwerkh, Leik and Hollier three day class. All of the resources complimented each other. Studied for a month and a half diligently. At least 2-3 hours a day at least 5 days a week. During the test, ...

7. Passed AANP exam today !!!!!!

   BlessedOne posted a topic in NP

   I am so relieved God was with me and helped me pass. What a relief! Start my new job March 7th before a week off and then a 7 day Carnival cruise. God and life are soooooo good. :clpty:

8. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

   BlessedOne replied to beckyfnp's topic in NP Students

   Thanks butch0818, I plan to take it in a few days and yes, I too know that only God can help me pass this exam. Send your prayers my way.

9. Just graduated. When to start looking for a job?

   BlessedOne replied to attnp's topic in NP

   I just graduate too and now studying for boards. I started networking 6-8 months before I graduated. I had two possible positions right after I graduated. I have a position now and I glad I started early because many of my classmates do not have an...

10. Would you take THIS NP position without looking at other offers?

    BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

    Well I took the position. the contract is en route. We shall see

11. What made your first year of NP difficult?

    BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

    thanks. Another NP advised the same thing. You will need to give yourself a year. What about working independently. My possible new position will give me plenty of independence. What advise do any of you have for this?

12. Boards scheduled...scared out of my mind

    BlessedOne replied to Frogger511's topic in NP

    Thanks Spacklehead. This sounds like a plan. I am using Fitzgerald, Hollier and will be going to Hollier's seminar. I am setting aside 2-3 hours a day about 5-6 days per week to study.

13. What made your first year of NP difficult?

    BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

    Great comments. Keep them coming seasoned NPs !!!!

14. What made your first year of NP difficult?

    BlessedOne replied to BlessedOne's topic in NP

    Thanks for the comments. Any other NP with 2-3 years experience want to chime in?

15. What made your first year of NP difficult?

    BlessedOne posted a topic in NP

    What things made your first year difficult? From your experience, what can I tell myself, ok this is difficult but it will come with time and more experience? Thank you for your responses.