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Are the any good reference books for nps and hospital rounding. I will start rounding soon and I want to get a good evidence based resource.

I listened to Fitzgerald CDs over and over, read Leik and did questions with Zerwhek. Now that I have taken it, which seems so long ago, nothing really stood out. I also took the Hollier class. It was just having a comglomeration of knowledge coming together from studying different resources, having good clinicals, and my actual coursework. Godd Luck:nurse:

Thanks Kiser56, that helped

Kiser56, What are some good bedside resources to have on you when rounding in the hospital? Give me a routine how you would see a new patient? I am with a hospitalist also but have to wait for my privileges. How did you adjust to call and what helped get you through your first months of call. Were you on call for ICU also? Does your hospital have electronic medical records? Please give any other tips and suggestions in rounding in a hospital. I am due to start my position next week. Thanks

Wow.. I just looked on amazon and they are selling it for over $1,000.00. There is one used for about $45.00 on amazon now. I used it because it got you in a mode of taking a 175 question test in one sitting.

I used a variety starting with Fitzgerald, then Zerwerkh, Leik and Hollier three day class. All of the resources complimented each other. Studied for a month and a half diligently. At least 2-3 hours a day at least 5 days a week. During the test, I started getting in the groove of the test after 20 or so questions. Very common diseases. A lot of time peds, gero, derm and abx. A lot of scenarios presented. Soooo glad it is over and I can start my life and focus on my family and now new position. Will be praying for everyone who is closely attempting this exam. For you it will be over soon.

I am so relieved God was with me and helped me pass. What a relief! Start my new job March 7th before a week off and then a 7 day Carnival cruise. God and life are soooooo good. :clpty:

Thanks butch0818, I plan to take it in a few days and yes, I too know that only God can help me pass this exam. Send your prayers my way.

I just graduate too and now studying for boards. I started networking 6-8 months before I graduated. I had two possible positions right after I graduated. I have a position now and I glad I started early because many of my classmates do not have any prospects. I got a job at the hospital where I worked. So in other words start now !!!!!!

Well I took the position. the contract is en route. We shall see

thanks. Another NP advised the same thing. You will need to give yourself a year. What about working independently. My possible new position will give me plenty of independence. What advise do any of you have for this?

Thanks Spacklehead. This sounds like a plan. I am using Fitzgerald, Hollier and will be going to Hollier's seminar. I am setting aside 2-3 hours a day about 5-6 days per week to study.

Great comments. Keep them coming seasoned NPs !!!!

Thanks for the comments. Any other NP with 2-3 years experience want to chime in?

What things made your first year difficult? From your experience, what can I tell myself, ok this is difficult but it will come with time and more experience? Thank you for your responses.