Freckledkorican MSN, APRN

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    Passed the ANCC FNP exam May 2022

    Freckledkorican posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Pass the ANCC FNP exam: check I am beside myself today! I graduated August 2021, but waited until now to take the exam. I definitely over studied these past two months; it was not as difficult as I...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    As of now, we can wear scrubs or business casual with a lab coat. I hope it stays that way. I'd rather wear
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Of course?. Mileage will vary per program, of course, and as always, subject to change. Week 1: Mon and Tue is dedicated to finishing up loose ends with HR, presentations on benefits, leave,...
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    The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student's Perspective

    Freckledkorican replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes. Depending on the topic of research, it can be hard or soft. For example, in year one I had to take "Concepts in Population Health" and "Nursing Leadership and Management". The first research...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    UPDATE: Hello all! Last week, I received the official HR job offer and accepted it. Today, my program coordinator emailed a schedule of phase one of the residency, up to end of October. It...
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    The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student's Perspective

    Freckledkorican replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    True. One research class during year one would suffice. I had a few and remember thinking it was such a waste of time. I would've rather had more hard science
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    The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student's Perspective

    Freckledkorican replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is exactly why NP education is subpar. Instead of the flippin' research classes, we should've had a lab & x-ray interpretation course. That would've been a lot more clinically
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Goodness! That computer glitch really messed with the start
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    The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student's Perspective

    Freckledkorican replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Post-grad residency. I've read some of your posts regarding your experience and it sounds just right. I start mine in a couple weeks and I hope I get a chance to train alongside MD residents, too....
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    The Failing Preceptor System for Nurse Practitioner Students: A Student's Perspective

    Freckledkorican replied to DNPgrad2022's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes! I agree with everything you pointed out on your post. I had a two excellent preceptors: OB/GYN (MD) and Family (NP). The other three were mediocre at best. I had to pay an honorarium for all of...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Congratulations! I received the official formal offer today and my orientation starts at the end of September. I am doing the primary care residency. Please, post your experiences throughout the...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Dang. Your HR is cutting it close. Hopefully, they'll get the process started next
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    No. Gainesville. I interviewed for the Orlando residency as well, but they never did reach out again. I made it clear during the interview that I will not stay in Orlando after residency, which is...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    UPDATE: Hello all! Today, I finally received the tentative job offer, accepted it, and officially started the onboarding process. I imagine it won’t take more than two
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I found out six weeks ahead of time. Good thing I live in the state (approximately 4 hours away), so my family and I made it a mini vacation and spent a few days exploring the area. I found a cheap...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    At the end of my interview, they offered me a position and I received the acceptance letter the next day. I guess every VA residency program is slightly different. Hopefully, you will receive yours...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    For my location, it's $74,984. It's a healthy amount for residency. Also, included: A comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and health benefits...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Unfortunately, you are on your own if you apply from out of state. One of the current residents moved from New Jersey and is moving again to Kentucky next month to work for a VA. My home site is...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    UPDATE: Hello all! Today, we had a virtual meet and greet/Q&A with my cohort, some preceptors, director of the program, and current residents. Essentially: - HR will email us our...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Freckledkorican replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I found the ANCC exam too easy. I thought it was going to be difficult because I read horror stories of people failing 2-3x. With proper prep, it was a breeze. As far as the NP curriculum, I...
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    What happened to all the Walden Haters?

    Freckledkorican replied to Mark Hill BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations! Seems the Walden degree didn't stop you from landing a position as a new graduate. Curious. How did the clinic prepare you to work on your own? Shadowing, mentoring, preceptors for a...
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    Fired From First NP Job: Struggling Emotionally

    Freckledkorican replied to CH_NP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am sorry to hear about your experience☹️. I am a newbie NP myself (graduated August 2021) and dipping my toes in the provider pool by gaining experience through a year long primary care...
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    Integrative Health & Healing DNP--is it worth it?

    Freckledkorican replied to LilRNonthePrairie's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree. I am looking at the DNP: IHH Program at University of Minnesota and the curriculum is down my lane. I will apply in a few years because patients might be more willing to consider different...
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    Is this experience typical for a new grad NP situation?

    Freckledkorican replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, fellow Floridian! Northern transplant of one year here. Yeah, I thought there would FNP residencies all over FL, but alas no. I found two FL VA primary care ones and attending one in September...
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    Something has to change

    Freckledkorican replied to CommunityRNBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I totally agree with you and @Numenor. I would do a total overhaul of the admissions process and curriculum. I was disappointed while going through my FNP program (a university in D.C.). Too many...