barefoot_girl

I am an FNP and I work for a large regional oncology group as the hospital-based NP. Nothing could have prepared me for the types or severity of pain my patients experience. I recently cared for a 43 year old just diagnosed with metastatic pancreati...

I did. I worked an average of 60 hours weekly and traveled three states doing clinical research. It was hard and I never left my PC on the weekends. I spent every night in my hotel plugged into WiFi and reading. It is do-able but you really have to k...

I did. I worked an average of 60 hours weekly and traveled three states doing clinical research. It was hard and I never left my PC on the weekends. I spent every night in my hotel plugged into WiFi and reading. It is do-able but you really have to k...

I finished the FNP track last fall and took all of these classes. There is nothing easy about the courses but they are all quite do-able. Just never get behind in your reading. I took two at a time until I started my clinical rotations the last year...

Wow. I took a chance and did a google search thinking I must be the only person to have failed this test ... Irony is I worked at Methodist some years back and have a strong resume and references including coworkers from Methodist and managers for wh...

Not sure I follow your thinking on this but the FNP requirement currently is to have completed either an MSN or DNP (in the process of getting FNP or obtaining post-graduate certification as an FNP). The two (FNP and DNP) are not mutually exclusive. ...

I am a USI graduate - finished the FNP program this past July and I highly recommend this school. It is a hard program and it is imperative you do the readings and keep up with the assignments. I worked full time and traveled but was able to successf...

I graduated from USI this past summer in the FNP program. I, too, had concerns about any of the online programs and spent lots if time researching the various programs. I can tell you without hesitation you don't get a free ride at USI. It is a rigor...

I applied to USA and to USI - because of the tuition and the pass rate for NP certs. I decided to go with USI but know several people who attend/attended USA. I am in my last semester at USI and then do my internship this summer. It has been a tough ...

I was including all fees - at least, that is the way it averaged out for me. I could easily be off by several dollars one way or the other. No, I haven't heard anything about the fees going up. I hope not. I start 614 (APN & Health Issues) and 6...

Sorry, I was typing a response and didn't take time to look up the actual rate - you are right: $269/hr. dj

Actually, I live in Tennessee. I decided that since the Regents Online program (all board of Regents state colleges) now offers and MSN online that I would do it through them and do my clinicals through my local campus - Memphis State. Before I jumpe...

I was a late bloomer. Graduated from a diploma program in 1981 and finally finished my BSN in June '08. I want to pursue a MSN to ACNP. My background is all CCU, CVICU, and then Cath/EP lab. Because of my rather advanced age (52) I was afraid I woul...

to iluvivt: You must have attended about the time I did. Took boards in 1981. We had to travel to the state capital, our boards were 2 1/2 days (if memory serves). Can't remember just how many exams there were, but do remember that they were divided ...

Ok, I know that this horse has been beaten far too long. However, I was treated for breast cancer two years ago and did fine through the surgery recovery but after chemo did 33 treatment days of radiation. I don't know how many of you have ever seen ...

Non-traditional student, working full-time, travel for work; husband, kids, dogs, etc. Kept GPA 3.97 - worked hard, read lots, slept little.

Have you found a good review book yet?

Yes, I had a nursing cap. It was a white linen square. It had to be washed and heavily starched. It folded up in the front, and had a tapered 'bun' area where the two lower corners were brought together to meet each other in the back. There was a pin...

Dear Chaotic, You said: "I am less bothered by it now and am focusing more on myself and my recovery." You should only be focused on your recovery and your life. Not the actions/words/motives/rationale of others. Remember: we can control only ourse...

Sassy, First of all kudos to you. Keeping yourself healthy and focused on your future is important. My suggestion is with the majority of respondents. Do not ask for trouble with your new boss. I would be forthright with the fact that you have a pr...

Gee, I am really glad I stumbled onto this thread. I diagnosed myself with depression about 13 or 14 years ago. It was all situational at the time (brother committed suicide, father died 4 months later, found my husband cheating with what I thought ...

I agree with CT Pixie. I don't know in which state you live/work; however, even in 'at-will' states I believe that if an employer elects to NOT have you work out your remaining and/or required notice period that they are required to compensate. Best...

Thanks and I know that you are right about that. I was 23 when I finished nsg school. Kept telling myself I'd go back for my BSN by the time I was 30, then it was 40, and then before you knew it the kids were grown and gone and I was nearing 50. I h...

I am so happy I stumbled across this thread. I graduated a diploma RN program in 1981. Went back and finished my BSN June '08. I've applied for MSN program with desire to pursue ACNP. I am 52. An old friend said "you'll be the oldest graduating NP i...

I found these online programs for ACNP: Indiana State Univeristy University of Southern Indiana University of South Alabama All charge in-state tuition for their purely online attendees. Each offer clinicals within the students local geography (stude...