gelli.25 replied to LucyLou88's topic in NP Students
Securing preceptors is such a difficult task. I've been very fortunate at the last minute by finding preceptors. For my first semester, I asked my PCP -which she agreed. Ask your PCP if she/he is willing to precept you as a student. However, when I f...
gelli.25 replied to Imsadrightnow's topic in NP Students
I don't believe they can deny your admission due to your hepatitis status; that's hard cold discrimination - which is unethical. Know your rights: What College Students with Hep B Need to Know About Health Forms and Disclosure - Hepatitis B Foundatio...
gelli.25 replied to Mr.Bill RN, BSN's topic in NP Students
Try searching for public university programs that are within your state. Programs that are out of state and those that are more well-known tend to be more expensive. I'm not paying 225/credit but my total will be under 20k. My goal is to have no debt...
gelli.25 replied to rehric00's topic in NP Students
I'm in my 2nd semester of NP school and I feel the same way at times. Not depressed at all, more of a procrastinator than anything. I think I am just easily distracted. I cannot blame it on work, because I only work 2-3 days a week with call. I am en...
gelli.25 replied to bellamia1015's topic in NP Students
It's difficult. I attend an in-state university. The instructors will help you, but it is still the student's responsibility. And even programs that aren't distance learning (in-class) - many of those programs still hold the student responsible for l...
I have a HP printer, Officejet HP-8610 to be exact. It can print, fax, copy, scan and is wireless. Having a HP, I decided to purchase the HP insta-ink. It's a monthly payment, with different options. One option is to pay 4.99/month for 100 printed pa...
gelli.25 replied to AshleyRN_13's topic in NP Students
hey Ashley, How did you go about meeting this preceptor. I am in the same boat. I have a preceptor that I have no prior relationship with, who agreed to precept me during this upcoming semester. Did you end up scheduling a meeting with him/her prior ...
I'm starting my first clinical rotation this Spring. It's advanced health assessment, with a provider I have no relationship with. How was your first clinical rotation like? How much did you do? What advice, tips or recommendations do you have? Also...
gelli.25 replied to Megan2428's topic in NP Students
You'd probably be better off researching on your own then asking about certain schools, once you narrow your search down. There's way too many schools to choose from to be honest.
gelli.25 replied to go-for-it's topic in NP Students
Honestly, as the PP stated, it's your choice. Do you want to be a nurse practitioner? If you love your current job and have absolutely no genuine intention of a change in profession - listen to yourself, not your mother. Do what makes you happy. This...