diprifan replied to mrsannRN's topic in NP Students
Yeah Jules I agree about the rigor of NP education. I worked full time and pulled a 4.0... I jumped through the hoops, just wish I could have spent more time solidifying things. It's definitely doable.
diprifan replied to mrsannRN's topic in NP Students
I wish I could have worked less while I was in grad school. I think I would have been a better student. Also it's easier to learn concepts when you aren't stressed about the amount of time you need to complete your work/studying in. Some people don't...
I would be slightly concerned that you haven't had post-op LVAD training. There are some unique problems that can arise post-op, such as the ones Szyjarek mentioned, that are less so present in a patient with an LVAD in the community; I'm specificall...
diprifan replied to nursingsprettycool17's topic in NP Students
Like Juan said, it's just one step. They both get you to get licensed in your state. Being "allowed" to do a procedure or skill is a part of the credentialing and hospital privileging process. Not sure about every state but mine makes mention of seei...
Anterior MI (left side) LAD ST elevation in the precordial leads V1-V6 but mainly V3-V4 Reciprocal ST depression III/aVF Tachycardia is common to compensate for decreased stroke volume/ cardiac output Low BP May need left sided mechanical support af...
diprifan replied to jnewman435's topic in NP Students
I agree! Most people could pass the AACN version; its more like what people get in school and very similar to the CCRN... Now the ANCC version is absurd... without a prep course I could see how it is difficult. New grads should consider the AACN vers...
diprifan replied to Stybring's topic in NP Students
First off, congrats! Do you have an NP job lined up? "I chose the ANCC exam over the AANP because it is an established exam and has a moderately better reputation. Also, the pass rate on it is better than the AANP. The research I've done reported ove...
diprifan replied to MathewB's topic in NP Students
I had a 2.8 undergrad... Took the GRE and did well, got into a masters of nursing program in leadership... finished that and now am finishing a post-masters NP program, both at brick and mortar schools. If that one school denied you, not all of them ...
diprifan replied to jnewman435's topic in NP Students
Of the few jobs I have interviewed for, they state that either exam (AACN or ANCC) is acceptable for credentialing. I think the AACN test will be more like what most people are used to.
diprifan replied to Hiking RN's topic in NP Students
Its the same at my hospital, they prefer ACNP over FNP/AGNP but hire either really. I have seen a lot of neurosurgery practices want FNP to see all the patients the neurosurgeon can see, but that is very anecdotal. Our ED is large enough that there i...
I have to agree with WKShadow, if you work somewhere toxic, you aren't going to like it no matter what you do (RN or NP). I'm finishing NP school this summer and I had a moment of internal terror when I realized my dream job may not be where I work.....
It can be within one year, 10 months, or 18 months... as long as you have met the hours requirement. The 2 year statement refers to the hours being within the last 2 years, no greater.