MiahMSN MSN, RN

Post-masters FNP student here, will graduate in May 2017. I'm starting to realize I dislike family practice and can't see myself doing this. It seems a like a never ending rat race, not enough time to see pts, finish charts, review labs, and the th...

Thanks for the replies. I agree, I need to try a different clinical setting, which is why I'm hoping I can do my last 80hrs in urgent care (or even retail clinic might be interesting). And I agree, not every nurse needs to go to NP school just beca...

I am in the exact same boat. Got my MSN may 2012 (in which I took advanced pharmacology fall 2011). I will finish my post masters May 2017. According to the BRN (it took a week of calling to actually get someone), by the time I will apply for my N...

You can find a school much cheaper than that. Try Husson University, University of South Alabama, Indiana State University, University of Southern Indiana, Northern Kentucky University, and Eastern Kentucky a university. I have an MSN already so I wa...

I'm doing a post-master's FNP with Husson University in Bangor, Maine. I'm in California. Chose Husson after researching dozens (and I do mean DOZENS) of online programs. They were one of the most affordable and the program director is AMAZING! I...

Hi! I completed a direct-entry MSN with CNL role option in 2012 and will start a post masters FNP program in January 2016. My MSN includd advanced pharm, advanced patho and advanced health assessment, and since its been within 5 years, I don't have t...

I love YouTube so I'll definitely check him out, thanks!

i would love to get Loan Repayment as well. Did you apply the NHSC loan repayment?

This, too, also worries me! I am starting an FNP post-masters program in the spring as I already have a direct-entry MSN with CNL role option and have been a nurse for going on 4 years now. I am now a nurse case manager (inpatient) and work for the h...

303 views and not one like. This site is something else sometimes. Congrats to you! Job well done! What a great example of perseverance and dedication. Best of luck in your new role and the DNP program!

Synaptic NP, it seems you are arguing brick and morter vs online, and I could be wrong, but I think JulesA is referring to quality of program and specifically for profit schools. The two are not one in the same, IMO, as I know of several quality pu...

I'm applying to post-masters FNP programs for spring admission and the programs I've selected are all out of state (due to flexibility with online didactic, limited campus visits, cost, etc). I am aware that if I do not attend one of the BRN approved...

Thanks, Juan! It makes me nervous because it's a big commitment to have to fight with the BRN after the fact. Ive found so many great programs outside of California with great pass rates, I don't want to be limited to the few programs in Cali! Glad t...

Um, as an NP aren't you considered an APRN?

JulesA, you are a true gem on this board! I'm starting a NP post masters program in the Spring and you have provided so much great education for future NPs and nurses in general! I love reading your posts! You always remind us not to sell ourselves s...

Nelda, would you mind sending to me as well? I plan on starting a post-masters FNP in January and it's only going to take me a little over a year, so I want to get a heads of up in studying. Thanks!

So I'm looking for personal experiences from those that have completed a post master's certificate in FNP (or any post master's NP program). A few questions: Which post master's NP programs did you consider and which did you finally go with and why...

As I anticipate starting a direct-entry program in the fall, I'm not too worried about the workload or the sleep deprivation or even being confronted with some very sad cases during clinicals. HOWEVER, what has got me anxious is my ability to handle...

So just little background - I've been a nurse for almost 3 years now. Nursing is my second career as I worked in marketing and public relations for 10 years prior. I have a MSN because I decided to do an accelerated direct-entry MSN program for those...

Hi - I've been a medsurg/tele nurse for 2 1/2 years and a NICU nurse for almost 1 year and I'm burnt out on both bedside and working nights (I think more so nights than anything, and it's taken a toll on my health, relationships, etc.). So I started ...

Nextcase, I got you PM and just responded! Thanks for the insight! Yes, from my interviews I can tell that employers are not thrilled about having to pay case managers hourly in California which means time and a half when there is over time. One of ...

I was just offered a workers comp field nurse case manager position at Aetna. I don't have any case manager experience, I'll be coming straight from bedside. They offered me $80,000 (although this is an hourly position which breaks down to $38.46/h...

My goal is to obtain my CCM - but I need experience in case management before I can even sit for the certification. So once I've had a year under my belt, I plan to sit for the exam.

Thank you both. Sorry to be confusing, Been there done that, but you can actually put in a transfer after 6 months. I just felt like maybe I should put in my 1 year mark on this floor. But since my 1 year will be here in January, doesn't hurt to sta...

Good is soooooo good! i literally thought I failed! I pray that this pop-up is an accurate indication, because Jesus KNOWS I can't sit through that again! My test was so damn hard...and yet some of it was simple....with bits and pieces of "huh" and ...