Chamberlain FNP clinical

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My question is about what is required to pass the clinicals. I've seen the catalog and what they expect you to "experience".... It's everything from toe nail removals to joint injections. Do you HAVE to do all of this to pass? What if your site doesn't do either of these for example? How does that work?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

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I'm waiting to hear the answers as well. I finished most of the courses and now I only have the clinical to do but unfortunately the affiliation agreement isn't ready so I won't start clinical til May. :( Good luck!

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Good luck to you also! I have an email contact with someone in clinicals now. Once I hear an answer I'll let you know!!

Other than the clinical portion can you give some insight to the program? Is it doable? Do you feel you are starting to learn helpful info? How was Immerson etc....that kind of stuff!

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Thank you so much.

I think it's doable. I feel like if I can do it anyone can too. I came from another country. I am a single mom of two children Working full time as a staff nurse and going to school time and was going through some life changing situation. There's initial worrisome that I wasn't going to make it through each semester but it went by fast and I finish each course before I even know it.

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Very Good to hear that you came from another country because I am ESOL as well. I just finished my BSN at chamberlain. My question to you: Is it the same format of 3 essays by period? how about the weekly posts are they two TD with 2 separated day?

thanks so much.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Ortho, Med/Surg, ICU, Quality.

What is Immerson?

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Immerson is the weekend in Chicago that you must attend prior to starting practicum hours

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Specializes in Cardiac, Ortho, Med/Surg, ICU, Quality.

Do you know what it entails?

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Earning an advanced nursing degree is an exciting step to take in your career. It's an experience that is both challenging and rewarding. For nurses interested in earning their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) specialty track at Chamberlain, the immersion weekend is an excellent opportunity to learn and apply new skills as well as to engage with their professors and fellow students.

The MSN-FNP specialty track continues to grow since its introduction in 2013 and last winter a cohort of students attended the immersion weekend at our Addison, IL campus.

The immersion weekend is a part of course NR-509: Advanced Physical Assessment as the lab component. It's an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience and provides the opportunity to observe, participate and be evaluated on clinical assessment skills

[h=1]Who is involved?[/h]FNP students in the last course before starting their practicum take part in the immersion weekend. They're joined by FNP faculty members – including both fulltime and visiting professors. These are the professors who have been teaching the students all along, and now they get the chance to meet in person and make a deeper connection.

[h=1]What all do students do during the weekend and Why?[/h]The focus of the weekend is to have students demonstrate that they know how to perform certain episodic assessments.

During the first day, students will spend time with their professors going through five skill stations, assessing and diagnosing mock-patients. The following assessments are performed:


    • Generalized abdominal pain
    • Cough
    • Non-specific headache
    • Head, eyes, ears, nose and throat
    • Skin rash

The goal of the assessments is to provide students with experience in addressing the chief complaints they'll most likely encounter as FNPs. They get to see what performing these assessments looks like, as well as the tools and techniques involved.

On the second day, students are called upon to demonstrate how to perform one of the five assessments.

[h=1]Where does it take place?[/h]Although the most recent immersion weekend took place at our Addison, IL campus, future weekends are slated be held at the Q Center in St. Charles, IL.

The site was selected for its full-service conference facilities and ability to allow students to stay onsite during the weekend, minimizing hotel travel times and maximizing their one-on-one time with fellow students and professors.

[h=1]When does this take place in the program?[/h]Students take part in the immersion weekend when they have three semesters or about one calendar year left before graduating. This is one of their final courses before embarking on their practicum experiences.

[h=1]How long does the immersion take?[/h]Students arrive the Friday leading into the weekend. This allows them time to check-in to their hotel and get situated.

The immersion itself starts on Saturday morning. Dean Distler welcomes everyone with an opening keynote before students and faculty break out to the skill sessions. The day ends with dinner and leaves ample time for students to prepare for their demonstration the next day.

On Sunday, the students perform one of the five assessments based on a random drawing. Once through, their immersion is complete.

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Specializes in Cardiac, Ortho, Med/Surg, ICU, Quality.

Thank you so much! Any details on what assessments you actually complete there?

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From what I understand, you go over the assessments listed above for the first day. Then you are partnered with someone on the second day and you are randomly given one of those. You have to work through the assessment and figure out possible treatment options and determine a dx. Thus far, nobody has failed this.

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