FroggieNP

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1. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in Doctoral

   Tonet, I actually graduated from a BSN-DNP program specializing in Family. I entered the program as an RN and graduated as an FNP. There were 10 of us total in my graduating class (6 MSN-DNP and 4 BSN-DNP-including myself). Of course the master-prepa...

2. Ancc exam/aanp failure

   FroggieNP replied to Success2014np's topic in NP Students

   Yes! Claim it, you will pass! Use a few resources to study and be committed. Soon this will all be a thing of the past... Use that scrap paper to write a couple of motivational blurbs (You got it! Entry level exam! Pass rate is..! etc.) That made me ...

3. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in NP

   Not at all! What's interesting is that I got THREE job offers :). The one I choose was an internal medicine/family practice group. Close to home and would work wonderful with baby. They were all accepting of my pregnancy. I start next month! Very exc...

4. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in Doctoral

   UPDATE: Thank you both again for your comments and encouraging words. I was grateful to have TWO job offers presented to me! With the one I accepted, I disclosed my pregnancy as soon as I they told me they would like to bring me on board. Their first...

5. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in NP

   UPDATE: Thank you all again for your comments and encouraging words. I was grateful to have TWO job offers presented to me! With the one I accepted, I disclosed my pregnancy as soon as I they told me they would like to bring me on board. Their first ...

6. BSN-DNP and working full-time as RN. Thoughts?

   FroggieNP replied to amichelle1126's topic in NP Students

   Amichelle, I graduated with my BSN in May 2009 and began taking non matriculated courses at a BSN-DNP program that following Spring. I initially took one course at a time for 3 semesters and worked full time. Then, I gradually transitioned to part-ti...

7. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in Doctoral

   Simplyroses, yes it is a small practice...the other is in a hospital ED. I do plan on being upfront if an offer is presented. I hope they are accepting! Thanks for the advice and congrats ghillbert!

8. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP replied to FroggieNP's topic in NP

   BlueDevil thank you for the feedback. I 100% agree. In response to the previous comments, I do not intend to mislead a potential employer. My question was "when" should I disclose this information. During the interview? If I get a job offer? When I c...

9. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

   FroggieNP posted a topic in NP

   Hello all! I recently graduated from a BSN to DNP-FNP program last May (sooo glad that is over). Currently, I am happily 15 weeks pregnant with Baby #1 . Right now I work as a Per-diem RN at a hospital, so a fulltime position is desperately needed f...

10. Recent DNP-FNP graduate, interviews approaching and pregnant. Advice?

    FroggieNP posted a topic in Doctoral

    Hello all! I recently graduated from a BSN to DNP-FNP program last May (sooo glad that is over). Currently, I am happily 15 weeks pregnant with Baby #1 . Right now I work as a Per-diem RN at a hospital, so a fulltime position is desperately needed f...

11. Ancc exam/aanp failure

    FroggieNP replied to Success2014np's topic in NP Students

    Cutemary1 do not keep putting yourself down! Its great that you realized where you went wrong. And so what if you failed twice, they are two very different tests. I trully believe you need to study for one or the other, ANCC is mostly ethics and AANP...

12. Ancc exam/aanp failure

    FroggieNP replied to Success2014np's topic in NP Students

    Lotus, I too failed my first attempt at the ANCC and completely understand what your going through! To answer your question no, the certifying body does not notify your school. When I failed I did not tell anyone other than my family and one close fr...

13. ANCC FNP exam: My experience

    FroggieNP replied to GoodNP's topic in NP Students

    Hello all! I left a comment previously regarding me not passing the ANCC-FNP the first time around. Well today I took it again and PASSED! I feel like a HUGE weight is lifted off of me: Here is a brief synopsis of the materials I use to prepare the s...

14. ANCC FNP exam: My experience

    FroggieNP replied to GoodNP's topic in NP Students

    Thank you for all who have shared their experience. Unfortunatey I did not pass the first time taking the ANCC and should receive my new ATT any day now. I am very nervous to take it again because although I felt confident, I obviously was not prepar...

15. Pregnant while doing Clinicals...is it possible?

    FroggieNP replied to megank5183's topic in NP

    I had a question for jollie. Im actually graduating with my FNP in May and planning on trying to conceive soon after...more like immediately after. How long did you wait to look for a a position considering you were early when you graduated? Thanks!