DavidNP

DavidNP specializes in Emergency.

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1. Comprehensive 100% Online FNP programs...

   DavidNP replied to dc_frank's topic in NP

   The Duke FNP online program requires more than a once a year visit on campus. (http://nursing.duke.edu/modules/son_academic/index.php?id=97) There is an initial visit for a one day orientation. Then at the beginning of your second year the Advanced A...

2. Passed the AANP FNP Exam

   DavidNP replied to DavidNP's topic in NP

   Know developmental milestones, the major diseases that cause rashes and how to distinguish them, cardiac defects and murmurs, ortho issues and diseases specific to peds. The references I listed cover these well. If I think of more I'll post more.

3. Passed the AANP FNP Exam

   DavidNP posted a topic in NP

   I passed the AANP last week and am now waiting for my "official" letter so I can apply to my BON. I had no glitches in the application process. I had everything submitted so that all that the AANP needed after graduation May 10 was my final transcr...

4. Online program recommendations

   DavidNP replied to bhstarz's topic in NP

   Wunderkind, Since I have not posted 15 times yet so you can email me at "fnp2009 at gmail.com" and I'll reply with my normal e-mail address. (It was easier to create a new e-mail than post 8 more times!). My non-nursing online discussion is limited ...

5. Online program recommendations

   DavidNP replied to bhstarz's topic in NP

   Wunderkid, As I've made clear, I am very happy with Duke's program, but I can say I have had one preceptor and worked with another who both attended ETSU's FNP program and I hope to be one day to close as good as they are.

6. Experience with Distance Ed NP programs

   DavidNP replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in NP

   Bragging about working FT? Did I say it was easy? As for working full time, it is pretty common. Most "on-campus" MSN students at Duke work full time as well. I have known several MDs and one lawyer who worked all the way through school. Including ...

7. Experience with Distance Ed NP programs

   DavidNP replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in NP

   Where are you going? Duke FNP What do you like/not like about the program? Online flexibility with working full time, organization or program, accessibility and quality of the faculty. The program is structured with discussion boards, and some on-...

8. Online program recommendations

   DavidNP replied to bhstarz's topic in NP

   Zenman, I look forward to being a preceptor... in a few years. N_G, I agree that national standards and control are very important. However the arguments I am reading here criticizing online programs seem to be based on anecdotal experience with...

9. Online program recommendations

   DavidNP replied to bhstarz's topic in NP

   I am one semester from completing the Duke SON Online FNP program. I take exception with several comments in this thread generalizing online NP programs as substandard and mischaracterizing the Duke program in particular. First, Duke has several o...