Chopper

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1. What to include on CV for new grad??

   Chopper posted a topic in NP

   Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can offer advice as to what to include on a CV as a new grad (I graduate in May if that thesis doesn't do me in)! I have kept my resume updated, but how to include APN education/training etc. Any replies are greatly a...

2. Completely online graduate programs for FNP's - Opinions?

   Chopper replied to lannisz's topic in NP

   I am currently in an online program, each class meets only once per month (they all are timed together, so it's a full day x 2 days once per month). It's nice and convenient, but isolating at the same time. That is the hardest part for me. I am goi...

3. Anyone else losing motivation to study?!

   Chopper replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

   YES!!! I feel like I am just sliding into the finish! I need to step it up now in the last two weeks, and will be so thankful for a little time off. Hang in there, almost through it!! Chopper

4. Oral Presentation

   Chopper replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Post Graduate

   I hate doing presentations too, but I will tell you what saves me in my program...POWERPOINT!! It gives the audience something else to look at besides you and gives you an outline of your speech right in front of you! They are easy to do and you ca...

5. Theory is going to kill me!

   Chopper replied to Chopper's topic in Post Graduate

   Thanks guys, I know what you mean...it just seems like a lot right now. I do understand the benefits and it can open your eyes to how you could have handled things differently in a given situation and hopefully utilize in further encounters. The re...

6. Theory is going to kill me!

   Chopper posted a topic in Post Graduate

   :uhoh21: Ok, not literally, but come on...how much theory do I really need? I do understand it's usefulness to a point, but it is just not something that I can really wrap my hands around, you know? Anyone else struggling with this kind of thing. ...

7. Byetta

   Chopper replied to dory2's topic in NP

   Neither my MIL or my coworker have had nausea which has been good for them. My MIL has lost the weight and says that she just doesn't feel like eating but it's not like she is nauseated. My coworker has not lost much weight and had no nausea but he...

8. Ready for fall semester??.....

   Chopper replied to CardioTrans's topic in Post Graduate

   I start on Aug 31st and am hoping I am not biting off more than I can chew!! I will be taking Adv Patho, Theory, Ethics and Adv practice roles. Should be interesting, luckily I am only going to be working VERY part time! Good luck to you all! Cho...

9. How are your summer classes going?

   Chopper replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

   Just got finished with Advanced Pharm this week! Ended up with an A, but not exactly sure how I pulled that off! I think there were quite a few questions that got thrown out on the test (cumulative test, only one). It was my first experience in an...

10. Byetta

    Chopper replied to dory2's topic in NP

    Both my mother in law and a co worker have been using this med. The coworker is a gal who was on insulin after having numerous bouts with prednisone...has been using this with good results and some weight loss. My MIL has been using this med for som...

11. How are your summer classes going?

    Chopper replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

    Due to some personal issues that our instructor is having we just discovered that the ONLY test we will be having in my Adv Pharm class will be a cumulative take home towards the end of the semester! Yikes, I just hope I am getting something out of ...

12. Specializing with FNP

    Chopper posted a topic in NP

    Hi, I am living in a non metro area of Minnesota. I am starting an FNP program in the fall and will go full time for 2 years. I have already starting keeping my eyes open for various openings for NPs in my area. I get the sense that there could be...

13. How are your summer classes going?

    Chopper replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

    I am ~1/3 way through Advanced Pharmacology. I think it is going pretty good, but no tests yet (later this week). It's my first online class and the first in the FNP program I am taking. Our online discussions have been good, the group is great to...

14. Laptop for grad school

    Chopper replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

    I am wondering much the same thing...is it even necessary to get a laptop? My program is almost all online (I will be home and have two young kids). Is it better money spent to get a good desktop and a PDA with some good programs on it? Just curiou...

15. How to document SN visit frequency

    Chopper replied to TINKER968's topic in Home Health

    I think your wording would also depend on if you are using a Medicare week or a calendar week. In our agency, we use a calendar week. If the recert were to start mid week and say the order is for RN 1 x wk you can argue that you did have a calendar...