weining

I am not sure if I should be glad that there is more job oppertunity or dismayed that the babies are not getting as much care as they could get if there were more NNPs...

Thank you! I shall ask my adviser once school starts.

I will have to ask around, but I think University of Toronto is asking for a certain number of hours. It would be very helpful if I could get last year of experience while I am getting my Master in Nur. Sc., so when I apply for the AC-NNP certificate, I will be have the hours I need. As well, I guess there is a huge difference between Acute Care - NNP and NNP (the general variety)? Thanks!

I think some universities do offer a B.Sc.Nur. as a four year program (one enters during first year with only the high school prequisite courses).

I would like to learn more about the day of an AC-NNP -- I am at the stage in nursing school where I need to plan for the future, and I am drawn to NICU. I am aware that I should probably get a position in a level III NICU as a RN for two years first, but I want to confirm that AC-NNP is really for me. I could read the scope of practice; However, there is bond to be differences between the actual duties and the theoretical capabilities. Therefore, I would love to hear about anyone's experience as a NNP or anyone's experience of NNPs they knew! As well, I am really enjoying this forum of nurses from varied background and viewpoints -- it is a place to learn, to vent, to celebrate, to encourage and be encouraged... A very wonderful forum to visit indeed! :wink2:

Congratulations! I hope this will be the start of a wonderful experience, for you as well as for all of your patients! Think of it as one big Christmas gift! Almost the best one ever! Cheer, Weining