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1. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in NP Students

   I was so nervous to start! I listened to review CDs for about a month prior. I felt fairly prepared, but had a few very dumb moments. :) If you are permitted to have your phone or device (and have one), Epocrates was very handy for me. I also have...

2. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in NP Students

   SJCME needs to take a hard look at the Adv Pharm class. Mine was a mess, and I did complain. I'm just completing my first clinical rotation this week!

3. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in NP Students

   I don't specifically remember the name of the pharm book, but you can always go to the bookstore website and search by course number! Good luck. I just started my adult theory and the textbooks are a little overwhelming.

4. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

   CookiePB replied to IcySageNurse's topic in NP Students

   I've worked with many PAs who are specialized, and namely in psych. PAs came into the hospital to complete psychiatry fellowships, just as NPs did. I think we need to stop pointing fingers at what's better or worse in our fields and within this fie...

5. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

   CookiePB replied to IcySageNurse's topic in NP Students

   There are so many variables, as mentioned. PA programs may have more clinical hours built in, but I would guess the majority of NP students have had significant experience as RNs. When I applied for my program, there was a minimum requirement of 10...

6. Credibility of Walden University

   CookiePB replied to angie16451's topic in NP

   Well said.

7. Just how do we find preceptors?

   CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in NP Students

   Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you guys. I completely agree that students finding their own preceptors is a huge problem. However, it's not simply a matter of local vs. distance programs. With my program, in finding a preceptor, there are...

8. Share your positive experience with a distance program!

   CookiePB posted a topic in NP Students

   I think we all need to hear it :) Hopefully there are more than a few around here who attended an online/distance program, had a great experience with wonderful preceptors and are working as NPs! I know I have spoken to a few grads in my program (w...

9. Just how do we find preceptors?

   CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in NP Students

   That's a very idealistic view. Also, the largest University in my state requires students to find their own preceptors. I've heard this is not at all unique, and is in fact quite common. I agree, it's a problem. However, why blame the students fo...

10. Just how do we find preceptors?

    CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in NP Students

    Christine, I'm struggling myself It's really starting to worry me! I've sent out so many emails, left voice messages, etc. I'm not sure what my next step should be...

11. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    CookiePB replied to shannonFNP's topic in NP Students

    Bumping this up. How is everyone doing? I'm planning to start clinical on 7/31 if all goes well.

12. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in NP Students

    I would really recommend emailing your advisor instead.

13. How do you get a very combative patient to take a shower

    CookiePB replied to esunada's topic in Geriatric

    We also have residents who need bathing desperately and are so difficult...we usually end up using a PRN, being very creative, and sometimes involving family. We have one resident in particular who will have dried BM in his pants and still refuse to...

14. NSO malpractice renewal?!?

    CookiePB replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Having trouble renewing, too... :/

15. Question for Current Nurses!

    CookiePB replied to mountainbird's topic in Career Support

    I agree, there are jobs to be had, but don't count on getting your first choice as a new grad. You'll open up more opportunities with experience.