FNP Skill Bootcamps?

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Specializes in ER.

I was wondering if anyone knew of any "bootcamps." While researching methods to find preceptors, I noticed in some older posts (around 2009ish), people mentioned going to bootcamps to learn some basic skills like suturing, I&D, casting, etc.

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We have this built into my FNP program. We just call it a skills clinic. I have it this fall. It's one day and we learn casting, splinting, suturing, etc. I'm pretty sure all FNP programs do this.

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Yes there are programs out there, I have a link if you want to PM me. Costs are 500-600 for 1-2 days.

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Specializes in ER.

Yeah but one day doesn't seem like a lot of time. OCLs I'm familiar with but actual casting? And suturing? I can't sew with regular thread.

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I'm also interested in these classes. Would be a great help in my situation

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Hey! I know a lot about this. My two friends did the er bootcamp and I am actually enrolled for the bootcamp as well! It is awesome!!!!!! I actually recommend the CDs rather than live review course for the obvious reason- you can listen to it over and over again! It definitely is worth the money! My friends ranted and raved about it and my boyfriend who is EM physician didn't give me a choice and pretty much said I am doing it, ha. But I am so happy I am !

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Ah to add on. The courses are a lot more in depth than just skills. It's pretty much a course of Medicine practices and what to do what's appropriate and what red flags to be aware of. They also review procedures of course but the meat and potatoes is more knowledge based helping you be safe and succeed in practice. There's a bootcamp for EM in Vegas again this year. If you can do it def do it or revert to purchasing the CDs like I said in my previous post I'm assuming your interested in EM as well?

Cheers!

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Specializes in Family Medicine & Nursing Education.

No, not all programs offer an on campus skills lab. In fact, the majority do not offer a skills lab or teach the basics of billing and coding.

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Specializes in Family Medicine & Nursing Education.

I agree this is an excellent opportunity to learn NP skills. Well worth the attendance and I came out with a wealth of information and skills.

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