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  1. ANCC credentialing exam

    BCgradnurse replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't recall any specific questions, but most of the material on the exam was covered in Fitzgerald's

  2. Needing advice about NP

    BCgradnurse replied to JLThomas8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The school I went to, Boston College, offers a program where you get your BSN in 4 years (like a regular BSN program), but then you stay an additional year and get your MSN. I think it involves...

  3. ANCC credentialing exam

    BCgradnurse replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    No, it was pretty much just clinical stuff. There won't be anything on the exam in regards to scope of practice or laws since they differ from state to state. I also don't remember any questions on...

  4. Northeastern University BSN/MSN Program...Yes or no

    BCgradnurse replied to Stephanie-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yes, I have 2 teenagers. It was challenging at times, but I did it. My program was very fast paced, so I always had a heavy class load along with clinicals. I don't know if Northeastern is a little...

  5. Northeastern University BSN/MSN Program...Yes or no

    BCgradnurse replied to Stephanie-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    As I kept telling myself...it's only money!!! I had no trouble getting loans, but I wasn't able to get any grants, probably cause we still had my husband's income. I would talk to someone in...

  6. ANCC credentialing exam

    BCgradnurse replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    She did give out a workbook at the course, but I bought her review book when I started my NP training and used it to study all year. The title is "Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and...

  7. EKG interpretation

    BCgradnurse posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, Can anyone recommend a good book or resource for guidance on interpreting EKGs? It's not my strong suit, and I would like to learn more.

  8. Northeastern University BSN/MSN Program...Yes or no

    BCgradnurse replied to Stephanie-RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I looked into it several years ago when I was looking at NP programs. It's a great program, but it was too long for me (4-5 years). I know someone who started the program this year and is very happy...

  9. Needing advice about NP

    BCgradnurse replied to JLThomas8's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I think it's great that you have such a well thought out idea of what career you want to pursue at your age. Not many people do...even those much older than you. I hope I can give you some...

  10. ANCC credentialing exam

    BCgradnurse replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I took Margaret Fitzgerald's live review course (FNP) and also used her review book. I had no trouble passing the exam after taking the review course. I know she also has on-line or recorded review...

  11. EKG interpretation

    BCgradnurse replied to BCgradnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you, David...I just ordered

  12. Got accepted to RN to MSN Program at BC! Any current students? Alumni?

    BCgradnurse replied to skim410's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I just saw your post. I'm a 2009 grad of BCs Master's Entry program. Send me a PM if you'd like to chat about the

  13. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    BCgradnurse replied to msmith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I had student NP insurance while I did my clinicals, but I'm not sure if it's available to graduates pre-licensure. I went through NSO to get

  14. Cost per credit NP programs

    BCgradnurse replied to Jules A's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    My program was $1000 a credit. Yep....I'm

  15. Flexible Work Schedule for Moms

    BCgradnurse replied to Hozgur's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Really?? The few college positions I looked at all had 9 month contracts. You could have a separate contract for the summer, but they didn't need the entire staff. Bummer.....that's my "dream" job...

  16. Flexible Work Schedule for Moms

    BCgradnurse replied to Hozgur's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You might also want to look into working at a college or school health center. You may not have the shorter days you want, but you would have school vacations and summers off. If you work at a...

  17. How long from graduation to licensure?

    BCgradnurse replied to msmith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I graduated in mid-May of this year and sent in my ANCC app the day of graduation. It took exactly 4 weeks to get my authorization to test. I could have tested the next day, but I wasn't ready....

  18. NP work schedule

    BCgradnurse replied to SPN-RC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I work in a community health center. I work four 10 hr. days and one Sat per month for 6 hours. No Sundays, holidays, or on-call!! Sometimes my 10 hour days are more like 11 hours, but other times...

  19. new to APN program....need some encouragement

    BCgradnurse replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The two year program was very fast paced and intense, but I wanted to be back in the work force as soon as possible. I also chose BC cause there were no hassles with parking, as taking public...

  20. RN-MSN vs. RN-BSN-MSN???

    BCgradnurse replied to NayNaeRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Also, I have an RN-MSN, and it didn't seem to make a difference when I was looking for

  21. RN-MSN vs. RN-BSN-MSN???

    BCgradnurse replied to NayNaeRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I graduated from a direct entry program at Boston College, but I believe they also have a pathway for RN to MSN. I'm not sure what other schools have similar programs, but I can't imagine BC is...

  22. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    BCgradnurse replied to msmith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The ANPs, PNPs, and WHNPs do seem to be having more challenges finding jobs (I live in the Boston area). None of the FNPs I graduated with are working at Minute Clinics-I agree that's not the optimal...

  23. Do most NPs start working after licensure?

    BCgradnurse replied to msmith's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated May 2009 and started working on June 30, 2009, before I took my boards. Passed my boards (ANCC)July 13th, got my cert. number July 21 (Cause I requested it online immediately after I...

  24. RN-FNP. Any help would be appreciated :)

    BCgradnurse replied to Starkyss's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have seen several schools that have an RN to MSN track. I did a direct entry program, and received an RN, not a BSN, along with my MSN. I had no trouble getting a job as an FNP, even without any...

  25. new to APN program....need some encouragement

    BCgradnurse replied to bayouchick02's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi, I just graduated this past May, and went to school full time and worked part time. I can't say that I had a lot of free time, but I also have a husband, kids, pets, etc. that required care and...