SC ANP

I am currently enrolled in an adult/geriatric NP program. When I started, one of the things that appealed to me most was this program's assurance that by taking extra clinical hours, I could sit for both Adult NP and Gero NP certification exams. Now,...

I am a newer NP (~18 months) and I am on my second job. My first position was hectic & chaotic. I went from office to inpatient to nursing home daily. When I was rounding in the hospital, I had as many as 25-30pts, sometimes split with another do...

This really makes me crazy. I am graduating in 2012, from a program that is an A/GNP program. But if the certification exam for A/GNP is not offered until 2013, where does that leave me? Do I wait a year to certify and practice? Or do I certify as a ...

apocatastasis- I understand what you are saying re: your worth to a practice- however, as a new NP (or just graduating & looking for a first job, as I will be soon)- how do you research that? I will graduate next year, with a A/GNP MSN. I plan to...

The information I received from AANP stated that the Gero certification would be offered until 2014 for those who wished to add that certification to an existing ANP, but the combined Adult/Gero exam will be starting in 2012. The ANCC information wa...

Hi all- I am a relatively new RN- graduated in Dec 08, just passed my 6 months on the floor. I work a cardiac step-down, with telemetry. I used to get 4 pts, but now regularly get 5 - including active CP & post-cath. On our floor, RNs have to tak...

I have been wanting to do a Geriatric NP since I started NS. I like seniors, feel like I work well with them and have more patience with them than some others. However, I have had a lot of ppl tell me that a Geriatric NP is a waste of time, and all I...

Not an early acceptance, but a graduate. Did you have some questions?

You might want to look into Munson Medical Center. The main campus is in Traverse City, which *is* (obviously) a city- but rural areas are not too far away. I think their website also has a listing of affiliated hospitals in the area. http://www.muns...

U of M is also on a hiring freeze. & you're right- not many jobs were posted, but they were talked up at job fairs. I think that some nurses that are already working are transitioning from contingent or PT to FT in order to get benefits - especi...

Those will be fine. When they say no scrubs, they mean your standard scrub top with one pocket at the top- the pants are fine. And they will tell you (several times) not to wear colored underwear- but ppl still do. It *does* suck to be wearing whit...

No problem! A year ago, I was in your shoes... s

No PDA here. I know a classmate or two who have them, but they're certainly not required. Or necessary, really. There are a few pocket guides which are probably good enough. HTH! S

Malenurse: Commute. By all means. As long as you have a car, I would say live free and spend your $$ on gas instead of rent. Katie- I can't really think of any great advice, other than keep yourself organized, make friends with your clinical groups,...

Hey Israfeel- If you've already got those classes under our belt, the first semester should be smooth sailing for you. 2050 is the only course with a clinical, so you should have lots of time for preparing care plans. As far as how much time you'd ne...

Congrats, Waynestatekatie, malenurse734, & israfeel!! You will now have a love/hate relationship with the CON. So happy you got in/so consumed with tough classes. malenurse- I wouldn't sweat it re: the attrition rate for CD2. Some of those numbe...

Yes, I'm in the accelerated program. I agree, the wait is tough. Hang in there. :icon_hug: The summer class is Assessment- a course I took in my 1st semester, but during summer they cram it into 2 weeks! I have talked to others in my class & th...

Hi Cassey- I am in Wayne State's program right now- the applications close on March 31, I believe, for the CD2 program. You don't have to have all of the prereq's done before applying, just before June 1 of your applying year. (so, if you apply next...

ChristinaJoy- I didn't know about the change of criteria, I only applied the one time. :imbar From my understanding, many people apply, but for whatever reason do not complete the application process- don't have the prereq's done, don't send the prop...

I'm pretty sure Wayne has had the same admissions policy for a few years, actually. And IIRC, most of the 2nd degree programs give preference to those who took pre-req's or got their undergrad degree at the same university. (but hey, I've been wron...

I could use some help- for some reason I'm having trouble with outcome criteria. My patient's medical dx was hypercalcemia d/t hyperparathyroidism. My nursing dx is Acute confusion rt electrolyte imbalance and dehydration aeb increased calcium level ...

I loved the study carrells at my old school's library. Haven't been in the new library yet, so I'll have to find a new space. I'm a late-nite studier, and it really irks me that the school's libraries close so early on Fridays & Saturdays. :angr...

Let me preface my remarks by saying that I am by no means an expert in this area, nor do I play one on tv. That said, I think you will want to seriously consider the accelerated program. You may want to avoid daycare costs by going part-time, but if ...

I think it depends on the degree you already hold. In my school it says your degree must be "equivalent to a baccalaureate degree issued by the university, as determined by a professional credit evaluation agency". I believe that is WES.org or ECE....

I'm starting in the fall. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Sue