catrn4

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1. Ancc exam/aanp failure

   catrn4 replied to Success2014np's topic in NP Students

   Hi, Sorry you weren't successful the first time around. I just took the AANP exam and passed this week. I took the Barkley live review in late April, then took his advice and studied with others on several occasions. I also had the Fitzgerald cds and...

2. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

   catrn4 replied to kellynp's topic in NP Students

   Just finished the Barkley FNP review in Tampa. Worth every penny! I will be sitting for boards next month, and have been studying the workbook and listening to the audio. Dr. Barkley offered very good tips for planning your study sessions and masteri...

3. FNP vs ACNP in PA

   catrn4 replied to cordeliakane's topic in NP Students

   From what I've been told in my current FNP program, we may be at risk if we accept certain positions in an acute care setting. I've seen many new grads accept positions within a hospital setting, or even ED. As an FNP, working in a fast track ED or u...

4. Ready to start!!!!!

   catrn4 replied to JasmineD's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hi Jasmine, Congratulations! You sound like you know nursing is for you, so you should be up for it. All schools are different, but prepare for a lifestyle change. There will be many hours of studying, make sure you know your A & P well. Figure o...

5. CRNA vs. RN

   catrn4 replied to CallMeDoctor2b's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Besides the money and prerequisites- the job itself is unique and from what I can tell, you either love the OR or hate it. There is very little patient interaction besides the preliminary interview. You will be responsible for starting large bore IV ...

6. Home Health Pros and Cons

   catrn4 replied to bargraphix's topic in Home Health

   I agree with the other posts- I would definitely seek some med surg. experience first, since you are the only eyes seeing that patient and helping the provider determine the best course of treatment. Having said that, when I left the hospital for a h...