Chamberlain NP student

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Hi, anyone here going to Chamberlain?  I'm enrolled in their FNP program and thought it would be nice to connect with others in the program or NPs that went through the program. Thanks:)

LOL... I meant done 2023

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Specializes in FNP.

Hello I will say my extensive work history was a plus for landing my first job. I have been in the medical field for over 18 years so yes it played a factor but my company was known for hiring new NPs and giving them a chance. I did work the entire time but I had no choice. I was working as a clinical RN running a clinic then moved to a RN supervisor at a nursing home while doing clinicals because it better fit my schedule. As far as my PRN job I knew the hiring person so she just reached out to me to do hospice recertifications because they had to be done by a NP. 

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Thank you Nieca and congratulations ?. Your post is very encouraging to know that can work and do my clinicals at the same time. 

 

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NP Students - I just had a Chamberlain NP Students cold call me at home from a website listing sent to her by Chamberlain so she could ask me to precept her. Students- this is really problematic. First, your school should not be sending you a list of NPs to call without asking the NPS on the list first. It is very bad manners (cheeky a best) and doesn't help students be successful. What type of school does this? One who doesn't support the students. Second, most NPs who precept are already committed to do so to either a particular school(s) or to NP students they know already and whose knowledge/practice they already trust. Third, few NPs are very happy to receive these calls, especially from unknown out- of -state students, when NPs' time is already overcommitted. Lastly, in areas where there are many very good NP schools there are too few preceptor slots for the local programs even when there are deep relationships and connections with the local NP practices. Many clinical sites simply will not allow NPs or MD/DOs to take students because of the time needed to teach and lost productivity due to clinical teaching. Chamberlain does not have a particularly good reputation (it is a FOR profit school without solid academic/professional affiliations-think DeVry or University of Phoenix and look up the history of those schools) and this can hinder students who choose this program over more local and reputable programs. But this is the reality- and there are other online and reputable schools. The life of a NP student isn't easy but this choice is destined to make it harder. I wonder if you students thought to ask how many other students are able to get placements for precepting, how many students pass the APRN exam first try, how many students can actually get licensed in a state, how many students are hired upon graduation. As far as clinicals go, contact preceptors who know you or who know someone you know first- personal connections may be your best chance of getting a placement. Best of luck to you all.

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Thank you Nieca and congratulations ?. Your post is very encouraging to know that can work and do my clinicals at the same time. 

 

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It's sad that we have to look for preceptor by ourselves.  Some of our are lucky to NPs/MDs who are ready to take up thee task. I think the school should have group of NPs/MDs that will be preceptor to their students. It's hard enough that we're in an online program practically doing everything ourselves, adding the stress of looking for a preceptor is very disheartening.  I pray we all make it at the end of the day.

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Specializes in FNP.

Hello, congratulations on furthering your career. It is hard to say depending on where you are located. I did not have any issues finding a job but my location is not overly saturated with FNPs. I will say this networking and putting your name out there is important. Just make sure you use your network and plug yourself into sites such as linked in. 

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On 2/2/2022 at 5:46 PM, CinLeo42 said:

Hi, anyone here going to Chamberlain?  I'm enrolled in their FNP program and thought it would be nice to connect with others in the program or NPs that went through the program. Thanks:)

hi can you share to me your experience?

On 3/10/2022 at 4:22 PM, NP educator said:

NP Students - I just had a Chamberlain NP Students cold call me at home from a website listing sent to her by Chamberlain so she could ask me to precept her. Students- this is really problematic. First, your school should not be sending you a list of NPs to call without asking the NPS on the list first. It is very bad manners (cheeky a best) and doesn't help students be successful. What type of school does this? One who doesn't support the students. Second, most NPs who precept are already committed to do so to either a particular school(s) or to NP students they know already and whose knowledge/practice they already trust. Third, few NPs are very happy to receive these calls, especially from unknown out- of -state students, when NPs' time is already overcommitted. Lastly, in areas where there are many very good NP schools there are too few preceptor slots for the local programs even when there are deep relationships and connections with the local NP practices. Many clinical sites simply will not allow NPs or MD/DOs to take students because of the time needed to teach and lost productivity due to clinical teaching. Chamberlain does not have a particularly good reputation (it is a FOR profit school without solid academic/professional affiliations-think DeVry or University of Phoenix and look up the history of those schools) and this can hinder students who choose this program over more local and reputable programs. But this is the reality- and there are other online and reputable schools. The life of a NP student isn't easy but this choice is destined to make it harder. I wonder if you students thought to ask how many other students are able to get placements for precepting, how many students pass the APRN exam first try, how many students can actually get licensed in a state, how many students are hired upon graduation. As far as clinicals go, contact preceptors who know you or who know someone you know first- personal connections may be your best chance of getting a placement. Best of luck to you all.

what school did you go?

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Specializes in nursing.

Hi all,
 

I am looking for MSN-NP programs to apply to once I’m done with my BSN. 
does this program require any clinical hours before applying? 
 

are y’all liking it? 
what’s the schedule like? 
can you work a full time RN job (3-4 days per week) during ? 
 

Thanks in advance! 
Michelle 

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Hello Fellow NP Students,

Our class for patho just started. I was wondering if anyone of you has some tips on how to pass patho? Like video materials used? Anything. I would appreciate it. Thank you admin for letting me post. 

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I am considering going to chamberlain's psych NP Program. However, I am not familiar with Chamberlain. Anyone know any information about the PMHNP program at Chamberlain?

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Does chamberlain help with clinical placement and preceptors? How do you find it so far, exams and papers in terms of difficulty while working and family life? 

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