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    When to go to Grad School after BSN

    yellow finch replied to disComBobUlated86's topic in Post Graduate Students

    llg makes some valid points. While I had 1 year of nursing when my FNP courses began, I was further behind other experienced nurses in Pharmacology and didn't do as well as I could probably do now...
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    Too much work, too little play

    yellow finch replied to cgfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can only compare my life to yours because I'm working FT and in school FT. Between work, classes, homework, and clinicals... I'm about 3 inches away from insanity. Here's hoping you find a nice...
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    NP admissions essay advice?

    yellow finch replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm all about making an essay stand out among the crowd. The folks who read them see the same theme over and over again. When one comes across their desk that is unique yet professionally written they...
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    O.M.G. Time to test!!!

    yellow finch replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    holy cow!!! congratulations!!! while it's still fresh in your mind... spill the details of the exam! what should we look forward to?!? how long would you say you spent? what did the questions focus...
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    Future FNP student

    yellow finch replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds strange that you were advised to work out on the floor instead of in the ICU. Don't these folks know that there is such a thing as a Medical ICU? You will still see a large range of patients...
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    Ok, let's be honest about NP salaries

    yellow finch posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not asking for a link to salaries.com or anything... I just want to know what sort of salary the average NP makes. It can be a quote you got from an interview, the one you started out with as a...
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    when did u graduate? take boards?

    yellow finch replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    good luck all you new grads!!! stressful yet exciting times are awaiting you! i graduated 12/04 and took the boards 6/05... but only because i had some personal things to take care of before...
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    LONG - Incompetent, me? Nah - just inept

    yellow finch replied to RiverNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First .... take a nice, long, deep breath of air. Fill your lungs up and slowly expel. How does that feel? :) You sound like a typical, caring nurse. This is a shocking yet realistic day in the life...
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    6 months and feeling down:(

    yellow finch replied to NewNurse16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You know what? I remember my first year like it was yesterday... oddly enough, it was only 2 years ago. One of the biggest issues I had in adjusting was plain, simple adjusting to how other nurses...
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    Why did you do NP?? Instead of Nurse Specialty?

    yellow finch replied to RN28MD's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sherri, let me know if you do pursue it. I don't graduate until December and would want to wait until passing the FNP boards before moving onto a second
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    O.M.G. Time to test!!!

    yellow finch replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time, I'm sure! Best of luck to you! I'm looking forward to the inevitable results post!!!
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    Formulating Healthcare Clinics for the Gay Community

    yellow finch replied to divokevan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Kevan, best of luck to you in your education! Being young you will have a good opportunity to reach out to the younger population of GLBT. Don't forget the rest, though! All ages will need medical...
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    Formulating Healthcare Clinics for the Gay Community

    yellow finch replied to divokevan's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    To be honest, I think it might not be a bad idea to integrate a community health clinic with gay and lesbian community centers. Many of them offer mental health services, why not physical health as...
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    Patients who call you Dr. (implying MD)

    yellow finch replied to VivaRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my clinicals I introduce myself with "Hello, I'm Yellow Finch, the Family Nurse Practitioner student working with Jodi" to make sure that my role is clear from the start. What they choose to call...
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    Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

    yellow finch replied to mandee2024's topic in Georgia Nursing

    It's so funny that many people here say the exact same thing... "if you want to attend grad school then Emory is your best bet"... well, I didn't attend Emory and was immediately accepted into my...
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    Is Emory's Nursing School worth the extremely high tuition??

    yellow finch replied to mandee2024's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Ok, so this reply is to a post about 6 months old. However, it's still a valid question. With my brief experience in L&D, I can honestly say that there is a significant difference between working...
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    Online MSN for people with BA in another field?

    yellow finch replied to akanini's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Actually, there are a good number of programs that are online and specifically for the direct entry student (one with a BA/BS in a different field). You earn your RN during the course of the program...
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    Are you a member of your state's APN organization?

    yellow finch posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Although I'm still a student, I went ahead and joined the GA UAPRN organization. Partly to network with local APNs, but also to learn more about the current legislative needs and changes to be made....
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    University Of Phoenix?

    yellow finch replied to jessicaj's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Trauma... cost was one of the biggest reasons I didn't even look into the UoP programs. I couldn't have possibly afforded my MSN through them. At least not without going into debt.
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    University Of Phoenix?

    yellow finch replied to jessicaj's topic in Online Distance Learning

    There's a huge thread over here that you might want to check
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    Difference between an RN and a NP?

    yellow finch replied to Mnstn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This might help.
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    Need some advice, please!

    yellow finch replied to 2ndChance's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are attending a FNP program, ICU experience isn't really all that necessary. You may even do better working in a family practice environment. After all, most FNP programs prepare you to work in...
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    Possibility of employer paying for grad school???

    yellow finch replied to buster4's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is really a question for your employer to answer. Each facility will have a different level of commitment for tuition reimbursement. My system pays $2500/year but doesn't ask for anything in...
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    normal to dread clinicals?

    yellow finch replied to lannisz's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sure! It's "normal" to dread clinicals! Even if your preceptor was the best NP in the world! You have specific needs and requirements for your fulfillment and satisfaction of the degree program. Not...
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    Did anyone hate nursing school?

    yellow finch replied to FNPhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok... reading through this thread again... I hope prospective nurses don't take it seriously. Why any of you who complained remained in your programs is beyond me. Honestly, it's only nursing school....