NP clinical experience disrupted by COVID-19?

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Is any experiencing issues with their NP clinical sites not allowing students because of COVID-19?

Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
On 3/28/2020 at 11:48 AM, Margo37 said:

Originally my program was going to have us do online simulation as well, but the certifying groups (ANCC, PNCB, etc) have said this isn’t allowed for the 500 hours minimum needed to take boards. If you’re over that and just need some more for the school’s graduation requirements it seems like that is OK, but if you’re under 500 it won’t be. I graduate in the Spring too and am at 480 hours. Haven’t heard what our school’s updated plan is yet for us yet.

https://www.pncb.org/sites/default/files/resources/2020323_Final_Statement_NP_Students_and_Clinical_Hours.pdf

Oh, man....I'm sooooo close to my 500 hours for the FNP. Of course ?

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Specializes in Mother Infant Child Care.

have been out since March for Georgetown. Was supposed to graduate in August with a min of 600 hours. I have 550+. Our school is trying to generate virtual experiences for us, but Im having an identity crisis because this is not enough. Being a student that was almost finished was my whole life. I hope we can get back soon

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