OBigdog26 MSN, RN, NP

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    What if I chose wrong?!

    Pay close attention during your orientation and write notes. Also, ask your preceptor(s) questions if you're not familiar with performing certain nursing interventions. As far as code blues go, you...
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    Duke Vs. Georgetown FNP?

    I looked into Georgetown, but opted to go to Duke. Both are good programs. Starting this fall part-time and it's going to be a long 3 years! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any...
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    RN to MD or CRNA

    This is an allnurses forum, so I'm not sure if anyone can give you advice or opinions on becoming a medical doctor. As far as CRNA school, it requires your full attention and programs recommend you...
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    Wage for STNA or CNA

    I took a one day course and challenged the CNA certification prior to RN school. I have my BSN and am going for my FNP this fall. To be honest, $ 9.00 an hour is a decent starting pay for any...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Hey guys for Nurs 590 I spent a little less than $100 on Amazon. I bought a mixture of new and used textbooks. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Thanks Amy! Will look into that list Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I haven't seen anything posted on what books we need to buy. What do you all think about purchasing books on Amazon using prime? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words,...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I've registered for classes. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Anyone else doing a concentration in their NP program? - HIV/ortho/oncology... Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I'm going to go on campus. Planning on checking out the books and other resources over there Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    So, I recd that notice as well. How did you proceed? I'm going to email them and find out since the deadline to complete this is May 15. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I rec'd mine Sep 2014. I don't know why they need this info since flu is winding down. Mine says awaiting
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    ^Oh wow! Thanks! Hopefully, this thread is helping future NP students out there going to Duke. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Quick question for students that reside outside of NC. Where will your clinical rotations be performed? From my understanding, the school assigns preceptors, clinical rotations, etc... Just wondering....
  15. Hey all, I just wanted to get a rough idea of how much time is spent studying while in graduate school. I am switching to a weekender position and am attending an FNP program PT. Thoughts? Sent from...
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    Time spent studying while in NP school

    Thank you all. The feedback I have received has helped me immensely. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I haven't completed the whole process, but I've paid for the background check. I'm going to finish it today. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Have y'all recd the email regarding background check, UDS, immunizations? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
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    Time spent studying while in NP school

    My biggest concern is spending time with my family and having time for myself such as working out and training BJJ. I have heard some grad students put in about 30 hrs a week of study time. To me that...
  20. I took AP 1 and dev. Psych @ UNCC while working FT nightshift. The following semester I took AP 2 and micro. It was a challenge, but it can be done. Just how bad do you want it? Bloom RN has some...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    I haven't heard anything new from the school such as orientation, classes, etc.... Anyone have any new info? Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on...
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    Best Job to Have as a FNP Student

    I work ED and will be going to FNP school in August. Definitely more flexible in my schedule since I'm only going to be working weekend and going to school PT. Sigh....the sacrifices we make for...
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    Adv. Physiology

    I like the clinical pathophys made ridiculously simple. Reading it now! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on
  24. Hey pixie, how about FNP in the army? I'm still interested in going back in once I finish the program. I start this August and will hopefully finish in three years. I need to research and find out if...
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    Duke FNP Fall 2015

    Mine still says incomplete Sent from my iPhone using allnurses. Pardon for any misspelled words, I blame it on