Berkshire1995

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  1. Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    Berkshire1995 replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oops, post-master's psych NP

  2. Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    Berkshire1995 replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Anyone in the Stony Brook NP certificate post-master's

  3. House calls

    Berkshire1995 replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm a house call NP for our VNA. I love it! I see patients with everything from CHF to psych issues. Would be happy to answer any

  4. Stony Brook Psychiatric NP -online

    Berkshire1995 replied to KeriMarie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Keri, I am a family nurse practitioner and am interested in hearing about the Stony Brook progam! Can you provide me with some information? Thanks so

  5. Nurse Educators, Introduce Yourselves!

    Berkshire1995 replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Just discovered this faculty thread and want to thank Vicki and all of you for some excellent resources! I have my master's as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I have done ER for 19 years, psych the whole...

  6. Simulations Use?

    Berkshire1995 replied to TchRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I love using sims and find our LPN students do take them seriously. They are all quite nervous as we film them and go over their performance after the scenario. To me, simulation is a safe place for...

  7. Failing a student in clinical

    Berkshire1995 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I had a student in the last stretch of clinical before he goes into a preceptored clinical. In the preceptored clinical, they are basically on their own and can ask questions to the preceptor....

  8. Passed AANP!

    Berkshire1995 replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Terry, stick with one review book. I used Fitzgerald. However, it's one of those tests that seem to have ridiculously worded questions and some very easy questions! I received a high score. I wish you...

  9. Passed AANP!

    Berkshire1995 replied to medicrnohio's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats! I also took the AANP and passed on Thursday! Although I felt some of the questions were easy, it was still one of those ridiculous "let's see if you can figure out what the question is...

  10. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Berkshire1995 replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I passed! It actually was a lot easier than I thought and I felt way "over-prepared". I have often wondered why nursing exams have to play games rather than truly testing one's knowledge base. Just my...

  11. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    Berkshire1995 replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Taking my boards tomorrow. Studied Fitz and Leik. Pray for me! You could just about tear me off the ceiling right now!

  12. Taking FNP Boards...any advice?

    Berkshire1995 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've done the FitzGerald live review, listened to the tapes, and read the Leik book. Any advice? I am taking the boards next month! Paid 99.00 to take 2 ANCC preview exams and got 3 wrong out of 200...

  13. Need a study partner for FNP boards!!!

    Berkshire1995 replied to NPpal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm taking mine, soon. Maybe we can

  14. Taking FNP Boards...any advice?

    Berkshire1995 replied to Berkshire1995's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks, girls! I am so nervous! Just read threads about folks who failed!

  15. Need advice..trouble passing cert exam

    Berkshire1995 replied to notsohopeful's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll be taking the AANP exam next month. These threads scare me, too! Good

  16. Accepted to Frontier Nursing University....WHOOO HOOO

    Berkshire1995 replied to TonieRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations, Tonie! I am a recent FNP graduate. It is a very tough program, but you will love it! If I can be of any support, know I'm here!

  17. New Student meet and greet

    Berkshire1995 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't worry! I did it with a 16 year old, working nights part-time, and managed to do the FNP program in 2 years. Make SURE you find a buddy for support and to share studying. I'm taking boards next...

  18. Getting through Research/Theory Class

    Berkshire1995 replied to PrettyWingsFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree--research was worth learning, but the amount of papers we had to write was over the top! Time could have been spent on more pathophysiology. And, as far as theories, I agree with that being a...

  19. Best online postmasters FNP certificate

    Berkshire1995 replied to ipasgas1's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Frontier is rated 14th in the nation in the top 50 FNP schools. I am just finishing and can tell you this is an excellent education. No hospital had any problem hiring a Frontier grad. It is a...

  20. Statistics course advice

    Berkshire1995 replied to nursingmommyto3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Trust me, it's well worth it. I am about to start my clinicals. Frontier provides an excellent education, the professors are extremely knowledgeable, supportive, and really make you think through...

  21. Statistics course advice

    Berkshire1995 replied to nursingmommyto3's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, mine was totally online--a lot of work, but it was fun! I am now doing nursing research. Frontier's course is

  22. Applying to the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing?

    Berkshire1995 replied to connieindc's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I wish you all the best as you take this journey to Frontier! I will be done next March and can tell you this is a WONDERFUL program with superb professors, incredible support, and a truly superb...

  23. Applying to the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing?

    Berkshire1995 replied to connieindc's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Happy New Year! Actually, they do like to have men in the program! In my dorm, the room next to me had 2 guys who were really so much fun! I strongly encourage you to apply! I truly love this school....

  24. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

    Berkshire1995 replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wish all of you the best in your application to Frontier. I am in the midst of classes, so I don't come here that much. But, if any of you want to hear from me, just PM me and we can share e-mail...

  25. Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing-FNP Program

    Berkshire1995 replied to ms_sheesh's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Colleenm....pm me anytime. I have nothing but rave reviews about my school! My advisor actually responded to an e-mail from me. It was a nothing e-mail. But, she took the time to let me know she is...