Of need of moral support!

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Hi guys and gals,

I am entering in my last semester of FNP, hope to graduate in May, I am feeling so overwhelmed, If I didn't have to work, it wouldn't be so bad........... but I do...... if I had an option of not working, I wouldn't.

I just need some encouragment!!!.. from all those who have survived!! and are surviving!!!

thank you in advance for any kind words!!

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Specializes in Psych, Chem Dependency, Occ. Health.

Hi :)

Hang in there! You are so close! It is just that final push and in a few months it is done! You can do this.

I'm starting my second semester out of eight in an FNP program, it is crazy but it will be so worth it.

Keep your chin up!

Sue

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Specializes in Critical Care, Orthopedics, Hospitalists.

I had to work full time my entire program, until I got to that last semester. You can do it! Just keep looking at the light at the end of the tunnel! My mantra the entire ANP program was my graduation date "May 10, 2010...May 10, 2010...May 10, 2010!" LOL

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Specializes in ICU.

Hang in there.. U r so close. Count down the weeks till the light brightens at the end of the tunnel. The final semester has got to be the hardest cause the itch to be done comes in so strong.

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Specializes in Nurse Practitioner.

can u take out some extra loans so you can drop to part time or prn?

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Thank you to everyone for the encouraging words.. and no I am not able to go part time, I need the insurance....... boy I wish I was able to!!

But thank you!! everybody for the encouragement and suggestions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will do my best to keep my chin up!!!! and keep the eye on the light at the end of the tunnel!!!

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Specializes in ED, Cardiac Medicine, Retail Health.

Just hang in there! You are so close to the finish line. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and its not a speeding train coming at you :) I on the other hand will just be starting my journey into the abyss in three weeks :(

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Specializes in Emergency, MCCU, Surgical/ENT, Hep Trans.

For me, the last semester was the most fun. You'll get to practice more independently, clinic starts becoming more comfortable, confidence builds, etc. I suggest making a calendar or looking at all you have accomplished over the past few semesters, what an accomplishment! The semester will fly by, stay on top of everything, plan...you know, like you have done over the past few. Use your classmates as a support system, others probably feel the way you do and won't mind sharing stories, sweat or tears.

BTW, I'd go ahead and start looking thru the review books, e.g. Fitz. These tend to motivate and actually are useful in clinical practice. There are several CME web sites that offer case reviews, discussion and like Fitz, I find them challenging, rewarding in my day to day practice.

Finally, be good to yourself, remember to reward yourself for your accomplishments. Take a few hours, get a massage, get your nails done, go dancing, jog, whatever it takes to relax and ENJOY this last semester. Get'er done!

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I am just scared, I want to do well and get through....... thank you all for the encouragment!!!! i needed that!!

Wish me luck, it starts this week!!!! I have the review tapes, and books.......I've started reviewing...........:)

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Specializes in FNP, CNS, CEN.

You will make it!!!

I did the FNP program also, graduated in 2004.

I worked as an RN in the ER every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 3-11:30pm. I went to FNP clinicals at one site 10 hours a day, 3 days a week (+ 1 hour each way commute) , at another site 8 hours a day once a week and at another site 6 hours a day once a week. Plus class 3 hours a night, 3 nights a week. That's 7 days a week between work and school the whole last year of my program.

You'll look back and wonder how you ever did it, but you will do it.

Just keep keeping on, it will all be over soon and you will be so glad you persevered.

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