Chamberlain FNP Program Questions

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This post is for anyone who has gone, going through, or will be starting Chamberlain's FNP program. I was just accepted to start in January, 2017. I am awaiting registration. I have a few questions about the program if anyone has time.

1. I've heard conflicting opinions on whether to double up on the beginning courses. I work 24-36 hours a week and have 3 children in sports and school. Would doubling up be a bad idea? I usually do not have to study much after reading material, but since I've heard the classes are paper heavy, would it be better to stick with 1 class at a time? I just want to finish sooner.

2. I would like to get a head start on studying as far as pathophys/pharmacology is concerned. What tools/books would you suggest I purchase to help me in that, so that when the time comes to actually take the class, I am ahead?

3. Are there any others starting the program in January with me? Also, any students in Indiana?

Thank you in advance to anyone who responds. I just want to be as prepared as possible!

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Im currently in Chamberlains FNP program, I started last Jan.

I thought about doubling up on classes, and Im actually glad I haven't. Taking one class at time allows me to focus more on the papers and discussions. You'd have to double up quite a bit for it to make a significant difference in time. You can only double up on core classes, not FNP classes. Each class is about 2 months long so I think theres a potential to shave 6 months off, if you did it every time. However, I wouldn't recommend doing it for adv. research methods as Ive had to put quite a bit of effort and time into that class.

If you do double up, Id suggest doing so with nursing informatics, in my opinion that class was by far the easiest.

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OP: Be realistic. With your home life and work load take one class at a time.

Question? What about the preceptor issue?

Do you have the several you will need lined-up? That's the kicker!

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