So, I have *finally* made the decision to start an FNP program this fall. This comes after a few years of thinking about which road to take - NP vs. PA vs. MD vs. PharmD, etc.
Now that the decision is made...and now that I'm getting ready to write a check to my school for this semester's classes...I feel like I'm standing on the plank, with pirates behind me and sharks below me. And, no, these pirates are neither Johnny Depp nor Orlando Bloom.
Sounds like you need to get creative and work out how to persuade these people to help you. The PhD - explain that you don't have the necessary temperament for fulltime teaching, although you admire those who do (like her)... I can't see why that would stop her writing you a recommendation.
Can you go and shadow an NP somewhere and then ask him/her for a rec?
Is there anyone else in your life who could attest to your ability to juggle tasks and your intellectual aptitude?
I have had some time to think about things and I am thinking that I may have a better handle on the situation.
I am a strong advocate for my patients but I have always been a 'team' player as an employee and friend. I was the one that always switched shifts, took on projects and generally did things to make the job as easy as possible for everyone on the unit. I don't think anyone has ever seen me to something just for me. Going back to get my MSN may be the single most selfish thing they have ever seen me do. I suppose, from that perspective, they should feel no qualms about trying to change my mind to do things their way -- that's what I have always done in the past.
I am not giving up and I am going to change my mind. I know what I want and I know how to get it -- I just have to show everyone that I am serious. If these people don't want to help, then I will find someone that will.
Thank you for the idea of shadowing a NP -- I have always wanted to do that anyway so now I have a legitimate excuse.
ghillbert, MSN, NP
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Sounds like you need to get creative and work out how to persuade these people to help you. The PhD - explain that you don't have the necessary temperament for fulltime teaching, although you admire those who do (like her)... I can't see why that would stop her writing you a recommendation.
Can you go and shadow an NP somewhere and then ask him/her for a rec?
Is there anyone else in your life who could attest to your ability to juggle tasks and your intellectual aptitude?