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Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes. I really hope we don't go to retesting like MDs and PAs. I never want to do that again.

Thanks TraumaRUS! I consider you a veteran on here! Let me ask you what's the next step?Apply for state license?Apply for NPI?Apply for DEA?No job yet, I have a baby due in 7 wks. Planning on...

Thanks!Ice 2015 APEA CDs and Fitzgerald book were helpful. Try to relax the day of and not look over too much info.

I used APEA CDs and workbook and Fitzgerald book.....I passed my exam today!

It still hasn't sunk in!!

Hi Silverbelle, I'm currently a prespecialty student at Vandy. I know they will waive the entire exam if you already have a graduate degree. I'm not sure about specific portions of the exam. I...

Maybe I should meet with an advisor to determine what they cover regarding women's health. An OB nurse instructor did advise me to ask to be placed in a family clinic that does obstetrics. I can't...

Student_FNP, There isn't anything specifically, my school does not have a women's health rotation. I want to ensure I'm adequately prepared. We don't even have elective hours to use how we...

Christen, Thank you so much for your insight! That's the mindset I had when I selected FNP as my specialty, I needed that reminder! It seems to be the best of both worlds.

I'm currently an FNP student struggling with the same issue. I am considering a post master's WHNP to practice with both. Do you experienced NPs think it would be difficult to accure enough hrs in...

So I am now considering a post master's certification as a WHNP after I graduate. How realistic is it to obtain enough practice hours in both specialties? I realize it is in a FNPs scope to provide...

Hey guys!! I am a 1st yr prespecialty student at Vandy. If you don't get accepted for your 1st choice, you have to wait for the next yr to re-apply from my understanding. You are however, able to...

Hey thanks for asking! It's been great! I'm a little intimidated by the amount of reading required but looking forward to hammering it out. @ Meredith- I probably have meet you, trying match 142...

How's it going guys?! 7 days and counting! Can't wait to get started! Safe travels to all and let's enjoy our last week before VU owns us!!!

I'm always down for cocktails!!!

You don't have to spend time working as a psych RN prior to attending NP school. There are many, many programs that take students with a bachelors in something other than nursing and you become an RN...

Meredith, I'm sooo excited I can barely contain myself. I think we are in for a whirl wind! I'm finishing up the clinical requirements and getting my books. Did you guys get 2 TB tests 2 weeks...

Mammac5, Please let me know how much you are charging for your books. Thanks!

YES!!! Super excited!!! I am currently researching the prices for our textbooks and comparing them with what current student students are selling them for. Potter is INSANE!! Prices range from...

Mammac, Congrats on completing your finals!!!! I'm sure the other incoming students you've shared experiences with would agree, that it's unfortunate you'll be leaving when we arrive on campus! We'd...

Ooo I just thought of one more question! I've heard that it may not be neccessary to purchase all books listed for our 1st yr courses and the most important information needed is provided in the ppt...

This has been such great information. Thanks mammac for sharing!!

WOW!!!! Thank you so much for your thorough response. That was really helpful in setting the stage for the year! You Rock!!!!!

I live in the Nashville area as well and would be happy to help anyone with questions about where to live!! I also have my eyes on Danskos!!! My plan is to try them on and compare instore prices with...

Yep! I'm almost done!!I decided to do the titers. That way I'll always know that I'm protected. I think I'll be nervous enough with clinicals to worry about contracting a disease. Lol :) I'm sure...