msmith

msmith specializes in Cardiology.

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1. Help did not pass the ANCC

   msmith replied to fight fatigue's topic in NP

   Hi, So sorry to hear that. You were so close too. I am scheduled to take it a week from tomorrow and I am freaking out! My brain is totally fried and I'm not sure what else to study. Were you able to take a review class? Or use any review books. I ...

2. Taking the ANCC FNP Exam

   msmith replied to Spacklehead's topic in NP

   Hi, Thanks for your posting. And congratulations on passing your exam! I will be taking the ANCC ANP exam exactly two weeks from today and now I am panicking! I have been studying virtually everything I can get my hands on. I met with my study partn...

3. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

   msmith replied to samarooni's topic in NP

   Thanks Bmore for your post! That is very helpful to know that especially about the Fitzgerald book. I am using that book for review and I took her online course so hopefully I will pass. I just got the Leik book and the Zerweck book so I think I'm do...

4. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

   msmith replied to samarooni's topic in NP

   I was also wondering if anyone out there used their class notes to study for the ANCC ANP exam?

5. AANP exam--prep for adult NP?

   msmith replied to samarooni's topic in NP

   Hi folks, I just registered to take the ANCC ANP exam for a December date which gives me about 6 weeks to prepare. I took the Fitgerald live review and I also have her review book. I also just ordered the Leik book as well. I was wondering if there w...

6. will i ever find a job

   msmith replied to pedspnp's topic in NP

   I know exactly how you feel. I have had about 5 or 6 interviews in the last 6 months and still no job yet. They all seem so promising at the interview but for whatever, I am not getting any offers. I graduated in July and am waiting to take boards so...

7. How long from graduation to licensure?

   msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

   Thank you for your reply. Yes, it helps to know that. I just got a letter today from ANCC letting me know that my application is under review. So, at least I know what's going on. I'm just frustrated with the job search. I didn't think it would be th...

8. How long from graduation to licensure?

   msmith posted a topic in NP

   Hi folks, just trying to get an idea of how long it will be before I can get my NP license. I graduated in late July, 2009. The ANCC recieved my packet on 8/21/09. I called them today and they told me it will be 6 to 8 weeks before I hear back from t...

9. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

   msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

   Thanks BCgradnurse for your response and your post. Makes me want to move to Massachusetts in a way. But not ready to leave my home city of Chicago just yet. I agree that more of the specialty areas are harding places for NPs to find work. I guess at...

10. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

    Hey BCgradnurse, That's very interesting. So you did an FNP program while I did an ANP program. I am wondering if that's part of my problem. Where do you live? Out here in Chicago, there aren't too many openings for ANPs, but for FNP's the job market...

11. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

    Hey Jimbo, Thank you for your response. Sorry to hear about all of the hassles the VA has given you about finding work. I am not involved in the VA in any way at the present time. I actually did my primary care clinical at the VA this past summer and...

12. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    msmith posted a topic in NP

    Hi all, I just graduated from an ANP progrom 3 weeks ago and had a question for all you practiting NPs. Were you hired before passing your test and gaining licensure or after gaining licensure? Also, how long was it before you were able to take the A...

13. This is absolutely horrible!!!

    msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

    so I do have another interview, but it's not anywhere near Chicago. There's a practice in TX that's very interested in meeting me so looks like I will be taking a trip down there next month. I'm kind of excited. I'm not exactly enthralled with the id...

14. This is absolutely horrible!!!

    msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

    Yes, I also feel as though this process is taking FOREVER! I feel like I've been in school for an eternity and now I have to wait until the cows come home for my testing and licensure, etc. This is enough to make anybody crazy.

15. This is absolutely horrible!!!

    msmith replied to msmith's topic in NP

    Hi BCgradnurse, Congrats on your new position. Yes, I will keep my fingers crossed for you on monday. Good to know that jobs seem plentiful where you are. I am still struggling to find a position, but hopefully something will come my way soon. Good l...