davesbride

davesbride has 11 years experience.

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1. Duke Vs. Georgetown FNP?

   davesbride replied to NB741's topic in NP Students

   Congratulations to all of you! I looked at both programs and honestly was leaning more to Duke but due to the longer length and the travel I went with GU. I am currently at GU in my 5th semester and I do not regret my decision. It is a great program....

2. Anybody run into problems with preceptors because they are from an online program?

   davesbride replied to xtclass08's topic in NP Students

   Georgetown University does have 3 online NP programs. Family, Acute, Womens Health/Midwifery. They have had these for several years now. I know for a fact because I am enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. I am not sure if they offer...

3. Going to Georgetown, advice?

   davesbride replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

   Yes Ultraposh you can post whatever, whenever, and wherever you like but remember so can everyone else. Enjoy your pre-studying!

4. Going to Georgetown, advice?

   davesbride replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

   Ultraposh please let me apologize for offending you. But advice by definition means guidance or recommendations concerning prudent future action, typically given by someone regarded as knowledgeable or authoritative. Based on the information you pro...

5. Programs that Start May/June 2014?

   davesbride replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in NP Students

   Georgetown University has multiple start dates throughout the year depending on what program you are wanting. FNP starts 5 times a year. I am enrolled now and LOVE it!!! Hard but definitely a great program with a great reputation.

6. Going to Georgetown, advice?

   davesbride replied to westcoast1's topic in SRNA

   So you haven't even completed your undergrad yet and you are offering advice on GU's CRNA program? WOW! Undergrad was a bunch of busy work compared to grad school. I am currently enrolled in GU's FNP program and I know the CRNA program is in a comple...

7. Georgetown University MSN-FNP January 2014 Part time Cohort

   davesbride replied to davesbride's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations!!!!

8. Chamberlain College of Nursing-FNP...accepted!!!

   davesbride replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in NP Students

   You can actually purchase a program to help with formatting for APA. PERRLA and RIVERPOINT are both really good. Just make sure your program doesn't have a problem with you using them. PERRLA is the one I prefer. You can get it for $35.00 /year.

9. Chances of entering MSN/FNP program

   davesbride replied to beachbabeglam's topic in NP Students

   There are plenty of FNP programs available and many of them look at more than just your GPA. They look at work experience along with volunteer activities as well. Some even allow you to provide an optional statement to explain any lapses in school o...

10. Anyone NOT work as a bedside RN while in school?

    davesbride replied to AlphaPig's topic in NP Students

    I took a position as a case manager. I work in a large inner city hospital and work 12's on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. It still gives me the opportunity to review charts, interact with the team and patients. So far so good. I did Home Health Care...

11. Georgetown University ONLINE FNP...

    davesbride replied to flower25's topic in School Programs

    I am starting the program January 6th. I can whole heartedly recommend the program thus far. My experience has been nothing but positive. When I was gathering info on schools I looked at A LOT of programs and Georgetown met all of my needs and the cr...

12. Georgetown University MSN-FNP January 2014 Part time Cohort

    davesbride replied to davesbride's topic in School Programs

    Hi Mya888. There is a lot to do after you receive acceptance. I was accepted in October so I have had longer to get it all together. Have you done your welcome call with student support? If not they will explain and walk you through a lot of it. My ...

13. Are textbooks this expensive????

    davesbride replied to 2015's topic in NP Students

    Hi 2015. I got all of my books for GU's Patho and Research Methods including the recommended for under $150.00. (Even the online component) I got the ISBN #'s from the school and googled it. I ended up buying them from 3 different places but they we...

14. What items/tools/stationery/gadgets does a student NP need?

    davesbride replied to 2015's topic in NP Students

    Hi 2015. Congrats again on your acceptance. For Georgetown you will need an opthalmascope and otoscope fro clinicals. You will have to do an online orientation "class" and in orientation they will discuss electronic and techinical requirements neede...

15. Are you, or have you ever been an APN student?

    davesbride replied to pacnwRN's topic in NP Students

    Congratulations!!!! What ever program you chose I am sure it is the right fit for you. Good luck!!