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  1. started clinicals, need advice

    Adenium replied to Qka's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also like Prescriber's Letter - they have nice concise newsletters and a big archive of articles on different topics including many algorithms. Wish I'd subscribed before starting clinicals. I...

  2. Ancc exam/aanp failure

    Adenium replied to Success2014np's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Funny with those AANP-FNP/familynpprep.com tests. I'm taking my AANP-FNP boards in a few days, and thought about getting a 2-test bundle. Have heard many say they were nothing at all like ANCC or...

  3. What would you say to a co-worker, negative about DE programs

    Adenium replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    True, and for primary/outpatient care I think ER nurses bring the most skills to the table. I wish I'd done ER now that I'm an FNP! Anyway, not to let this thread devolve into another pro/con...

  4. Pros/Cons of different Masters degrees

    Adenium replied to schrist1374's topic in Advanced Practice

    By all means shadow! I found that the areas I thought were more interesting (intellectually, etc.) weren't really where I'd likely be happy day-to-day. I got all prepared for Acute NP or anesthesia...

  5. What would you say to a co-worker, negative about DE programs

    Adenium replied to Julia77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would tell them to look at the clinical outcomes, not the pathway. There are (as you saw on your other thread I'm sure) pros and cons. I just finished my program. My fancypants ICU experience...

  6. Masters NP phased out to DNP?

    Adenium replied to CampNurse10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school attempted to switch from Master's to DNP only. It lasted one year - I think they saw such a sharp drop in enrollment that they became afraid their nice income stream would dry up. One...

  7. Did your school's reputation affect getting hired?

    Adenium replied to laRN1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I graduated from a local state school in May that certainly has a decent reputation, but in all the interviews I went on people were most interested in 1) my clinical rotations and 2) my nursing...

  8. flexibility

    Adenium replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Cindy, I sent you a PM. I agree with Carachel - no practice with an appointment set-up will really allow last-minute changes. They just can't. I did speak with MinuteClinic, and for those willing...

  9. flexibility

    Adenium replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Having graduated and looking at the job postings over the past few months, very few are for part-time. Some are per diem, but that often doesn't provide enough exposure and training for a new grad or...

  10. Failed AANP

    Adenium replied to RNOB's topic in Advanced Practice

    Congratulations - that must be a big weight off! Was there anything in particular that you think made the difference on the

  11. NP Maternity leave

    Adenium posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    I didn't find much when searching on this topic. What's been your experience with maternity leave options? Most places wouldn't fall under the FMLA as that requires a minimum of 50 employees. I've...

  12. NP Maternity leave

    Adenium replied to Adenium's topic in Advanced Practice

    That's somewhat as I suspected. Thank you for your input. Looks like I either need to wait quite a bit before starting work or wait a long time before trying for kids. Just don't want to put off...

  13. Where are all those desperate new grads?

    Adenium replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My school does indeed send out job postings to our Listserv, and I hope to be taking advantage of that once we're closer to graduation. I don't expect these postings to be vetted, but also think they...

  14. Taking a semester off...

    Adenium replied to RachelLee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd make sure the school you want has a flexible program. My school requires a number of courses in sequence (quite common) and they aren't offered in both fall and spring semesters. So if I were to...

  15. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    Adenium replied to blondielocks's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to UCONN, and the RN portion was taught at the brick-and-mortar campus as is the graduate portion I'm in now. Also, the program is structured with the expectation that you take a couple years...

  16. Nurse Practitioners and Students please help!!

    Adenium replied to swtcaligurl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When you enter a program you will generally choose a track - Pysch NP, FNP, Acute Care NP etc. Education tends to diverge once you're past the initial classes. My program has Adult, Family and Acute...

  17. Looking to others to receive/offer support while in NP school

    Adenium replied to kathrn99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Right there with you! I don't think anyone in my class is actually able to complete ALL the reading. Not with clinicals and the extra readings we do to not look stupid in front of...

  18. Direct Entry Programs- Does ranking really matter??

    Adenium replied to meep05's topic in Advanced Practice

    Take a look through the postings here. Many many frequent requests for help in finding a preceptor. People have to be really proactive, and depending on their area or timing of their rotation may...

  19. NP program cost. Your input please!

    Adenium replied to hik9258's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it makes sense to check with employers/NPs in your intended work area and see if there are more expensive schools that they view highly for whatever reason. If not, go with what's...

  20. ANP vs ACNP

    Adenium replied to Barbrn1002's topic in Advanced Practice

    I just checked the Advance website but it says the merger is between the Academy and the College of Nurse Practitioners. It will have no effect on AANP certification and is wholly separate from...

  21. Graduating RN to seek FNP....

    Adenium replied to emptyboxcars's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have only worked in CT surgery and am in my second year of my FNP program. I'm in CTICU now, and while it helps me for CV and understanding some disease processes more, I wish I had some ED/urgent...

  22. ANP vs ACNP

    Adenium replied to Barbrn1002's topic in Advanced Practice

    Interesting - there seems to be so much fear that this will happen, and the academic community certainly threatens it, but I haven't heard of that many cases where someone in practice is actually...

  23. Going for a MD program from FNP

    Adenium replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced Practice

    Elkpark beat me to it. I do not plan on practicing under the guise of being a doctor, whether I get a DNP down the road or not. I don't necessarily feel the need to do the nursing song and dance that...

  24. Going for a MD program from FNP

    Adenium replied to mahaandai's topic in Advanced Practice

    My program too provides clinical placements. Both ANP and ACNP have placements in local hospitals, and I may even do an inhouse rotation with a cardiologist etc. as part of my FNP program. I agree...

  25. The right track?

    Adenium replied to MBrickle's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    NPs may be involved in surgery in some cases, but I think the PA training is far more geared towards that and if you know you want surgery it makes sense to pursue PA school. The PA that works in my...