LuvofNursing

So, I completed by FNP program... CHECK! I passed by ANCC exam... CHECK! I submitted my paperwork for licensure and to obtain my furnishing number to the BRN... CHECK! BUT I've been told it can take 2 months to get licensed!! In the meantime, where does that leave us? I have a job waiting... can I start? If so, what are my restrictions? I know I cannot write Rx yet, but can I only practice under the RN scope? BTW, I am in California.

As I mentioned before, Chamberlain (as I imagine are most online programs) are best for self motivated people who are able and willing to put the time in. The BEST thing about the Chamberlain program is that they purchase and FNP review for you in the last session, and it is not only an amazing program for the boards, but it helped quite a bit with clinicals! I will continue to use this review company throughout my FNP career, because the instructor has a great way of relaying information.

Walgreens and CVS are constantly taking students. They have a pretty streamlined process, just don't miss the application deadline. I did a portion of my first clinical session there (I ended up adding an urgent care, because the CVS' in northern CA were quite slow at that time. Depending on where you live, some of them are very busy.

sorry it took so long to respond! I graduated in Feb 2016 and just passed my ANCC exam. I am grateful for a program that allows the flexibility that I needed in my circumstances, but Chamberlain is, in my opinion, similar to a self study program. Of course, with an online program, there will be the need for "self-motivated" individuals who take the initiative to study topics which they aren't comfortable with or feel they need additional information on. My advice (if it is still needed!) is to find preceptors EARLY!!! Even if you are in your semester (yes you heard me right), begin contacting offices, NPs, MDs about possibly precepting there. You can let them know that it would not start for a number of months, but its important to get the ball rolling. And get your clinical site contracts/preceptor information in early as well. Many students who were supposed to be in my graduating class were delayed because of this. The instructors, for the most part, aren't great. You are basically fending for yourself in most classes, but you just need to make a point to motivate yourself to learn.

I'm a graduate. Let me know what questions you have.

I actually begin clinicals Tuesday at CVS' minute clinic. I am on course to finish feb '16. I do like the program. They are making some necessary adjustments inter program which will make it flow better. I would suggest it for anyone who is self motivated and in a position to find a preceptor without much assistance.

I am currently enrolled in the CCN FNP program, just beginning my practicum. On track to graduate Feb 2016. Anyone with questions, feel free to message me.

Thank you everyone for explaining the ways that you relate. And anh06005, BSN, RN I just received the Barkley CDs. Enjoying them so far and yes they seem to break down the information into manageable nuggets.

I am currently smack dab in the middle of my FNP degree after being a postpartum nurse for 3 years and labor and delivery nurse for 1 year. I graduated nursing school with acceptance to a Versant program, scholarships to pay off school and recommendations from the best professors and nurses. I went into postpartum and labor and delivery where I lost much of the knowledge that pertained to primary health. Now that I am in my FNP program, which focuses on clinic (vs my hospital experience) and primary care (vs obstetric care), I feel as though I am at starting from scratch. I love the case studies that we are getting, but feel as though I have to look EVERYTHING up. Nothing is coming natural. I even prescribed a lesser med for a UTI when I give patients Macrobid for them all of the time! I feel as though I have forgotten all the things I used to know. Anyone other FNP students feeling this way? Did it eventually click?

I received my RN to BSN from Chamberlain in December 2010, and I am currently in Chamberlain's FNP program. You are given $100 off per credit hour as an alumni who is attending Chamberlain for a Master's degree, which was a plus. I had heard (through the grapevine, not through my own experience) that it is more difficult finding a preceptor when attending an online program. I just began looking for a preceptor in the recent weeks, and there is a practicum coordinator who contacts them on your behalf. The reason I bring this up is because getting a good preceptorship may lead to a job offer, and this, of course, is the goal. One thing with Chamberlain's FNP program is that you are trained to work in a primary care clinic, not a hospital, which is not what everyone is looking for. Good luck

NR510 - leadership. I started in september 2013, but it looks as though some students may have doubled up on classes, so i will not be in the first graduating class

I was constantly speaking to my advisor to decide if Chamberlain program was right for me. I submitted my application and received notification in a week, but I received it from my advisor while I was on the phone. She was able to sign me up for classes right then. I was the FIRST class to get in... i'm sure there is much more exposure now, which may be why it is taking longer.

I have a practicum advisor at Chamberlain. I have to give her the facilities that I am hoping to precept, then she sets it all up. I have one that I would love to go to, then a back up... To be honest, I am going to submit a 3rd back up just in case, but they seem pretty diligent about getting you ready for your classes.

Quime, are you in the FNP track? I may be wrong, but I believe you may be the first wave of students going through the advanced physical assessment course. I am also in the first graduating class, but I wanted to complete all the non-clinically based classes first. My next course is 509. You have to remember that everyone is in the same boat as you. Nervous, new to the material, etc. And of course, when you don't have that bond with your classmates, it makes you more nervous for the lab weekend, but I am sure it will all be fine. BTW, you should private message me, I'm sure I've had you in some of my classes. Just curious, what is your background? I'm ALL perinatal, so I have to be honest... I haven't cared for a male since I had one pass out while his wife was getting an epidural! :) See... we are all going to be nervous!! Best of Luck!

Taking my third class. No tests all papers.