Any new NP students out there?

Specialties NP

Published

hello,

I am just wondering if there are any of you that will be starting a new NP program this spring? If so what school are you attending and what is your specialty? I am just trying to form a little support group here for new NP students, as well as a thread where experienced NPs or those who are near graduation can give some advice.

I am attending a FNP MSN program through RODP at APSU.

Looking forward to all responses! Thanks in advance!

dbb37128

28 Posts

Specializes in family practice, addiction medicine.

Hi,

I just started the post-master's FNP certificate in August and completed the 1st semester. The class I took was the FNP I/OB-GYN, and it kept me very busy. There are 120 clinical hours for this course, and it took forever to get a preceptor approved after I found one. Case studies are due each week, plus periodic papers for the clinical class. You have to keep detailed logs and post on both the clinical and theory class. The theory part included 4 quizzes and a final exam. There is no test for the clinical part. For both classes, I earned 5 clinical hours. There is a list of approved clinical sites on the main RODP page. It might be helpful to you, but be sure to get a preceptor arranged asap because it is hard to find a good one. Mine was awful, kept telling me how much she was behind, so I hope you have better luck. I start FNP II on January 13th. It is the class on adults and older adults.

Good luck,

Deb

+ Add a Comment