Advice before starting grad school

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Searching the forum, there are many here in my similar position and starting NP programs in the upcoming Summer and Fall semesters of 2015. Any words of advice current students/NPs can offer for us? I'm particularly interested if you're familiar with all-online coursework. I did this finishing my BSN, but worry if the info for NP is going to be a bit more difficult to self teach. Tips or any insight/knowledge to extend? I'm an open book 😊

I specifically will be going into an AG-ACNP program.

Specializes in Psychiatry.

@Barnstormin', what school are you attending? I am also looking into a PMHNP program, got one interview and rejected so far :(

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.
@Barnstormin', what school are you attending? I am also looking into a PMHNP program, got one interview and rejected so far :(

I know you didn't ask me, but the school I'll be attending, University of South Carolina, also has your program!

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Specializes in NICU, telemetry.
A tip for patho I augmented with the book, "Clinical pathophysiology made ridiculously simple" by A. Berkowitz MD, PhD. It was an excellent resource and was very concise and organized. I also found Lang's "Symptom to diagnosis" invaluable for differential diagnosis and treatment.[/quote']

I got this book a few weeks ago, and thanks so much for the recommendation! I am a big nerd 😉, but I've been reading it...it's a great refresher, and I can see it being very useful during the program. If you have any other recommendations, please let me know!

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