There seem to be lots of posts from people trying to get into NP programs, or people who are already NPs, so I can only assume that all the actual students are just too busy studying to post! How are you all doing? How far along are you? Are you enjoying your program? Are you overwhelmed? What class are you doing right now? How far do you have left to go?
I'm coming to the end of my second year as an acute adult NP. I absolutely cannot wait to get to summer break. I've pulled straight As so far so I am satisfied with my performance but I have to admit to feeling very tired and a bit disillusioned. I feel like life is passing me by and all I do is study. I'm too exhausted to do anything else because I work full time and I have found the last two semesters really stressful. I'm coming to the end of my pharmacology class which has been challenging to say the least, but I've actually enjoyed it because it's been a lot of hard science which makes it really interesting to me.
Next semester I am hoping to do my final didactic classes (Health Policy...blech!) before beginning clinical next January but I'm having some anxiety about it because it will mean I will either have to go part time or leave my job to allow me to do 2 days of clinical a week. As I am the only bread winner in my family this is causing me some stress. I am also going through a difficult menopause which is draining the life out of me and I am wondering if going to NP school this close to 50 was such a good idea. I struggle with short term memory because of it and it scares me when I can't remember things. Some days I think I should just stay in my cozy desk job and forget about running around in a white coat, but I've spent all this money! Seriously though, I miss the clinical environment and am very much looking forward to the clinical portion and hoping I won't have to work with an ogre of a doctor. I'm praying for a cool preceptor and a really nice experience. I'd love to hear how other students are faring! Summer is coming!!
Hi guys, just finishing up my first clinical semester it's been pretty busy! I graduate may 2017 so looking forward to next years clinicals :) I'm still working part time possibly reconsidering for the fall.. Nice to hear from everyone!
I'm finishing my 2nd year of if 6 in a BSN TO DNP part time program. I'm in the middle of Advanced Health Assessment and looking to start clinical a this summer.
Im finishing my 2nd year of a part time AGNP with oncology speciality program. I graduate May 2018. It's been exhausting. I'm looking forward to this summer and just taking one course! Reproductive Health. Hopefully it won't be too bad!
Hi summerly! What school do you attend? I think i will graduate a round that time but I'm i terested in what school is offering that specialization course?
Giving up is not an option. Just a small story.. Could you believe that i started NP school in 2013.. after multiple times of sitting out because i could not find preceptors and 2 times withdrawing from class because of work issues and preceptor issues, i was dismissed from the program for failure to progress.. Depressed is not the word,,,, i was so saddddd.. could you believe i was to graduate in June of THIS YEAR....tears and sadness.... however, with God, prayer and support, i dragged myself out of the Hole and registered with Kaplan. Why... because they took 6 classes.. i could not believe it... i feel like everything happens for a reason. I even feel now more prepared. If you are a Kaplan NP student ( ACTIVE) meaning you are attending classes- no matter at what time period, maybe you are starting this week or you have been in classes... come and join our facebook site.. lets finally do this thing together... Quitting, is not an option.. I hope the link works if not... search on Facebook for Kaplan Student Nurse Practitioners 2017
Getting ready to graduate ina month with my adult/gero NP. Just took the Barkley pretest DRT abd failed miserably. Aslo not seeing many adult/gero NP jobs in my area. Feeling a little disillusioned at the moment.
Hi folks! I start in May for the summer semester, with Gonzaga U. in Washington. This is a second masters program, so I start right in with a bang, with Advanced Pathophysiology. I've got the textbook already, and it's really intimidating. A challenge, to look at it positively. I'm hoping I don't have to memorize every stage of the Krebs Cycle! Oh, and for Rocknurse, BSN, RN , don't feel too bad, I am over 60! I plan on working as an AG/NP until I die. :)
Hi! Good to hear from another admitted student! I am just starting what looks to be a challenging stretch- biostats to pharm to advanced path...but honestly at least it is pertinent, unlike writing about the three branches of the federal government. Man. I wish we could spend more time in school on stuff we actually need- like stuff we will actually USE in the job! I am worried about biostats which I am starting TODAY. I set it up to work part time, as the older I get the more I value my sanity!! Any way you can work 12s? Pay some stuff off before then?
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Hi guys, just finishing up my first clinical semester it's been pretty busy! I graduate may 2017 so looking forward to next years clinicals :) I'm still working part time possibly reconsidering for the fall.. Nice to hear from everyone!