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Iphone/Itouch and epocrates will take care of just about all your needs. As a 4th semester student I waffled for a long time about what to get and finally pulled the trigger in the 3rd semester after my preceptor asked me how I kept up without one. I told her that it was all in my head and she didnt like that response so I showed up the next clinical with PDA in hand. I tried out a friends palm and found it not even close to user friendly to get set up on your computer and downloading to mini disks for updates and synching was always a hassle. Apple has a rep for being user friendly and in this case it is absolutely true. During class lectures I sit there following along with Epocrates to see if it agrees with the lectures and what key words I have to use to find the info so later on I am quick to find what I need. Good luck.

Thanks for the replies. I have been looking through all of the individual programs since I will need an online program and there are some that can be completed in 12 months but the variability in program lengths is amazing. How does one school require 40+ hours and another only 32? for people that already hold the certification it looks like a money grab.

Is anyone aware of any programs out there that are considering or offering FNP MSN - DNP over 1 year? I just cant see going back to school for 2-3 years for something without a clear financial advantage. I see that the new BSN to DNP programs are going to be 2 1/2 - 3 years FT why not have a 1 year program for those who have already completed their MSN as FNP's?