Freckledkorican MSN, APRN

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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I interviewed today and was offered one of six resident positions. I lost it. The panel laughed and said my reaction was the best one so far. ? I was asked nine questions. They were along the...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I completed in 09/2023. I could've had a job, but returned back home to my family. The residency was 2.5 hrs away. My love is dermatology and let me tell you that without experience or someone...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    During my residency, one person left the program because they did not like it. If they had to leave for emergency reasons, maybe there would've been an option to return at the next
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    Duke University PMHNP Post-Grad Certificate

    Freckledkorican posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Has anyone gone through their program? What did you think? I am considering it and will appreciate any opinions. Thank
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    Chamberlain University FNP Student

    Freckledkorican replied to Guest1030824's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Same. I wish I went the PA route instead of
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello NP students! If any of you are interested in VA residencies, I am currently in the Gainesville, FL one. So far, I am learning a lot and I am grateful for the opportunity to strengthen my...
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    Duke University PMHNP Post-Grad Certificate

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, crossing Duke off my list. I have a major problem with a university not securing clinical placements. Thank you for the
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Of
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Freckledkorican replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Agree with every sentence. Lately, more and more patients weave into the visit the question, „So, where'd you study?“. Once they hear where I went, they seem to relax. I thought it was an odd...
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I completed a VA residency last year and we weren't required to give back any time. My director tried her best to find us VA positions, if interested. Good
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Freckledkorican replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would highly encourage those who don't seem quite ready to do a residency. I did one through Veterans Affairs and felt so much more prepared to practice. But if there isn't one local to them, they'd...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    Freckledkorican replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Scary. Crossing fingers the board exam will be too high of a hurdle and stop her from practicing as a provider. But then again, it was easy, so she may
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    As soon as you start the residency and get your bearings, start networking. I am dead serious. Let everyone and anyone know you are interested in working at the main campus or one of the CBOCs. All...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I should've gone through that program from the get go. I think it is more marketable as
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    What a mess. I hope the others who were not offered jobs at their VA landed on their feet elsewhere. It's tough in my area. Either the private sector pay is not that great or they want more experience...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Well, my peeps, the third interview came and went. The primary care director did not offer me a position. I must say, it was disappointing to say the least. It was a two months long, three interviews,...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    For example, the incoming cohort was contacted of their acceptance into the program this past week and they are set to begin Mon 25 Sep. I believe half are moving from out of state, so they...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Moved
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We started looking 6-9 months in advance because you are so right. VA moves at sloth
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    From my experience, it is not difficult. My director has been doing everything in her power to place us in VA jobs, within the residency VISN or out. For example, I live elsewhere and moved for the...
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    Life is good. In my last week of the derm rotation. The NP preceptor is flipping awesome. She has educated the crap out of me this past month and I've been doing procedures like crazy. See one, do the...
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    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Residency

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello! I am happy you will apply?. I have been sharing my journey under "Advanced Practice" and the name of the thread is called "Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident". It answers all your questions....
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    I noticed that pattern with their postings. I am unsure of why a former NP now an IM PGY-3 is here so often. Reminds me of a stray who repeatedly returns to sniff
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    Chronicles of a VA APRN Resident

    Freckledkorican replied to Freckledkorican's topic in Advanced Practice

    @Tegridy, appreciate you pointing it out, so I can correctly explain my experience and not mislead people. Gotta keep the expectations real. Of course, not at the level of the pulmonary fellows...
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    Advocating for the Integrity of the ARNP

    Freckledkorican replied to JackStrawRN's topic in Advanced Practice

    Offer full and part-time of the curriculum. It's better than the mess we have now. Have the core classes and then the students will begin their concentrations followed by residency. We were...