LindaJC

I graduated from the program in February 2022 and sat for boards in April. I am just finishing my DNP now. No issues finding work. Most of the professors were great! It was worth attending, yes. I took Sarah Michelle for board review. I would recommend going through her course before doing your clinical. It's an affordable program. The first year you can work as usual. The second year will be intense but worth it.

That's odd... I don't know who Antoinette is, but I am on the payment plan through the school. They just extended it. I did have student loans immediately after the first year. I haven't heard of anyone not graduating. I know of a few people that have had to retake pharm but have not heard of failing the program. I have two terms to do and I am done. I would think if people aren't graduating it may be due to them not helping with preceptors. I know a few students who have had to sit out a term or two while finding a clinical site.

I've learned a few things since meeting you. I am afraid to ask for a preceptor site. I stepped out of my comfort zone today. I contacted someone who has been saying they would precept me and send me the paperwork since November. I have followed up four times since that point. But today I decided to follow up again. I ended up talking to the office manager. The short story is that she got me my preceptor agreement in 10 minutes. The long story is that a couple of hours later I heard from the nurse practitioner and she apologized for taking so long to respond to me. I asked what day would be best next week to bring the office lunch. I know it's not what you did. But it was in keeping with my comfort zone I guess. So next week I am bringing the entire office Panera for lunch. And I have the signed agreement and all the other paperwork. So even though I doubted your approach, it definitely worked. I seem to have a lot to learn. So thank you for making me step outside of my comfort zone and stretch myself. You have some great advice that is worth listening to and I misjudged you and I'm sorry. Linda

That's not a shabby idea. I take back what I said about you being snarky. That wasn't a very nice thing for me to say. I do genuinely apologize. It's really been bothering me. This really is a great idea. I will give it a try on Monday and let you know what they say. Linda

That's rough. I'm sorry you're going through that. My daughter is disabled, so I understand. I wish there was more I could do to help. Linda

I read something, maybe a year ago about universities being required to supply preceptors. I don't know whatever happened to that. I only have one so far. I don't start until the end of June, but I'm just not hearing back from people. I live in a very rural area and have been trying to contact people in the bigger city areas. because all of the smaller clinics have been purchased by large ones and those large clinics all contract with the big University in colorado, it is very hard to get in. I think there are a couple of agencies that help find preceptors that don't charge. I will certainly share if I find out anything more. What area are you in? Linda

Well, I guess an assignment of being lazy is relative, right? Because I'm not lazy. I went door to door and delivered packets of my resume and information from the school. I also included pastries and things to make me remembered by. When you live in a small town, lazy has nothing to do with it. I put forth a great deal of effort. And yes, you are snarky. Linda

Yes, but I've also heard of students at other universities who do place students with preceptors. The fine print, apparently, is that the preceptors can be out of state. That's hearsay, and I don't want to perpetuate something that may not be true. If I have to pay for a preceptor, I will. It just goes against everything I believe. Can you ask the doc that you are with if he is willing to take you on for another term? Maybe he can help you out. I believe the NP I am assigned to for my first rotation will allow me to precept with her a second rotation. She does not take anyone over the age of 64. so I don't think I can get my geriatrics and with her. And I may not be able to get pediatrics and women's Health with her. I absolutely agree that there should be more support from universities to really be canvassing on behalf of their students. For profits, non-profits, whatever, all make money on the backs of their students. And I do agree completely that there should be an all-out effort put forth from all universities. If there's anything I can do to help you, I would be happy to. I'm in Colorado and don't know where you are, but if you would like to message me, privately, I can try to help you figure out something. I may come up empty, but I'm willing to try. Linda Linda j Cecere@gmail .com. No spaces

they just told me to keep looking. I finally found someone. Mardel, who is my office of field experience person, told me to contact preceptor tree or something like that. I just have real misgivings about paying a nurse practitioner to be my preceptor. They all had to have preceptors to become nurse practitioners. I don't understand where the disconnect comes in. I know with covid things are crazy and all of that. But come on. This is nursing family 101. Linda

Hi All, I am falling completely flat looking for practicum sites in Colorado. I live in Woodland Park which is outside of Colorado Springs. I thought I had my first rotation covered in Pueblo, but still have not heard back. I'm getting concerned at this point. Does anyone have a good template for an introduction letter for sites? Any ideas on smaller practices that might hire? The bigger medical practices here are tied into UC Denver and it makes it really tough to get anyone to listen. Thank you for any suggestions! Linda

I would agree with that. There's a school in the state where I live that doesn't have the greatest reputation. For those attending the school from other states, there doesn't seem to be any issues.

I'm going into my sixth class and completely agree.

I like the price of USU. I met someone at CTU the other day. She really likes it. I was looking at them. At the end of the day, USU is cheap and I'll pass the boards. ? Linda

I'm in Colorado. Where are you? Linda

Hi there, No, I'm not going to specialize in peds. I do love where I work. If I decide to specialize, I'll probably focus on psych. I have such a heart for that and we need it so badly. Linda