NP boot camp in PA, reviews?

[ktshamek]

Hello! I am a newly graduated FNP who is still feeling a bit shaky about some of my skills. I was contemplating signing up for a 3 day "NP bootcamp" in Pittsburgh, which apparently is directed at people in my position. I'm hoping to potentially practice in an Urgent Care setting at some point where skills like suturing, x-ray interpretation, dental emergencies, etc (some of the items highlighted in the bootcamp), would very much be applicable.

Has anyone ever taken this course? Are there any others out there you'd recommend? I did a search and the few I found has all occurred earlier this year.

I live in Los Angeles, so it's basically going to cost me close to $1500 after all is said and done with flights, sharing a hotel, the course, and food... I wanted to see if it was worth the expense.

Any advice, suggestions, leads would be very much appreciated!! The link to the course is below. Thanks!

http://nursepractitionerskills.com/

[PG2018]

I've read about this program and looked over the itineraries for the three days. Even as a psychiatry guy I've been tempted to pursue this training....mostly because I'm a prepper. Ridicule if you like, lol.

[ghillbert, MSN, NP]

I could only wish it was this practical in the US.

No, you don't - it's a giant PITA to get NP status there, and the scope of practice is VERY limited compared to the US.

[Jules A, MSN]

No, you don't - it's a giant PITA to get NP status there, and the scope of practice is VERY limited compared to the US.

Although I love my LIP status I still think a mandatory 5-6 years of nursing experience in a relevant specialty before someone could be considered advanced would be refreshing. I have worked with CNLs who graduated with a masters in nursing and literally have never given an injection. Rest assured they were really heavy on the delegation skills. We are pumping out a glut of advanced practice RNs who haven't ever practiced and it compromises our credibility, imo.