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Specializes in Pediatrics, Med-Surg.

I'm in a FNP program and it's totally online. I have submitted my H&P's without much difficulty but I have a video exam that is due this friday, I have watched the practice video approximately 3-4 times and understand the concepts of what is being done but am deadly afraid of the video exam. In my undergrad H&P course I failed the video exam twice because of my nervousness. I did well then in the H&P's. I currently work in a pediatric ER and have gone in with the PA and one of the attendings and done the entire exam and they and given a plan of care and they have agreed with me on the course of action. Not quite sure how to get over my fear. If I don't pass this video exam, I will not be able to begin my clinicals next semester. :-(

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Specializes in CTICU.

I'm not familiar with video exams - what is involved?

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I am curious? Are you at USA in Mobile? That is where I am-we do video exams as well. Mine is summer semester.

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Fix the video (cover red light, etc) where you don't know whether it's on or not. Then do multiple exams till your "director" yells "cut, it's a wrap!"

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, ICU/CCU/NICU, EMS, Transport.
Fix the video (cover red light, etc) where you don't know whether it's on or not. Then do multiple exams till your "director" yells "cut, it's a wrap!"

That's a GREAT suggestion! I like it!

-MB

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Specializes in telemetry.

i'm looking for an on-line school too, which one you're attending, do you recomend it, do the hane ANP?

thanks

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Specializes in telemetry.

hi blessedx3,

I'm applying to usa in mobile - how do you like it there? any comments would be appreciated

oliss

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Hello!

Yes, I am at USA-in Mobile. As far as the video's--I do mine this summer. The program is good. I would prefer a sit in class program, but I work full-time Mon-Friday and have 3 children. This works for me. I started taking one class at a time. This semester, I am full time. You truly have to allow 8-10 hours a week minimum--really about 12-13--for classes like patho and adv. pharmacology. My last pharm test covered 27 chapters. Daily studying is essential. If you can make yourself stay on schedule, it's a good program. Again, I would prefer the sit in class type-as that is what I had in my undergrad program at USA. Good luck...if you have any particular questions..feel free to email me.

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Specializes in telemetry.

Thanks a lot for the info, Blessedx3 :up:

oliss

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