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I second the beta-blocker idea. I had the same issues that started all the sudden after I had been a nurse for a while. I have no idea why either. My dr. gave me an Rx for Inderal and it worked. I also used to get flushed all over my neck, too. It was so embarrassing. Talk to your dr. about it because it does work!

I just didn't know if this was a university thing or if anyone else had to go through this whole BS....Couldn't have said it better than than! The more I think about it, the more it ticks me off. These instructors are so out of touch with reality that it isn't even funny. Do any of you have to take theory courses with your masters program? And how much research do you all have to do. We took an 2 semesters of research which I thought was a waste of time because I will not ever want to write research. I know that interpreting a quality research article is important and that applying current research is very important, but give me a break. Thanks for the input so far. Anyone out there have to go what our program does?

I am in the FNP program and in my final year. Our university requires all students to pass a Comprehensive Final prior to graduating. This exam is a written 4 hour test that usually has 3 questions pertaining to theory, research design, a concept and issue. It is expected to be in APA format and is graded by the faculty. We are not allowed to take in any reference material with us and the questions change with each test. It is offered once in the Fall and once in the Spring. If a student doesn't pass, they are counseled and allowed to take it up to two more times, but will not graduate until it is passed. There is no clinical portion to this test; no diagnosis, differentials , treatments, meds, etc. Of course everyone complains about this. We are so stressed learning what we need to learn in order to have successful clinical rotations and then we have to deal with this on top of it all. Do all universities require something similar from their graduates? I know I would so rather be studying clinical information so that I can safely manage a patients disease state instead of worrying about what theorist I think best deals with the patient. It is very frustrating..