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What would you choose......... I was working 2 part time jobs, 1 as a NP in dermatology and one as a NP in a small family practice. In an attempt to get fulltime benefits (medical insurance, etc) I secured a job offer in the retail health setting. Th...

Thanks for all of your thoughtful responses! I decided to remain at the dermatology practice with full time hours. I feel the experience will be priceless. An opportunity in retail health may be easier to come by. After additional calculations the pa...

It still hasn't sunk in!!

Thanks for all the congrats and well wishes. I really hope we don't go to retesting like MDs and PAs. I never want to do that again.

Thanks TraumaRUS! I consider you a veteran on here! Let me ask you what's the next step?Apply for state license?Apply for NPI?Apply for DEA?No job yet, I have a baby due in 7 wks. Planning on starting a job in January. I wanted to get some of these a...

Thanks!Ice 2015 APEA CDs and Fitzgerald book were helpful. Try to relax the day of and not look over too much info.

I used APEA CDs and workbook and Fitzgerald book.....I passed my exam today!

Maybe I should meet with an advisor to determine what they cover regarding women's health. An OB nurse instructor did advise me to ask to be placed in a family clinic that does obstetrics. I can't believe programs aren't teaching how to insert IUDs. ...

Student_FNP, There isn't anything specifically, my school does not have a women's health rotation. I want to ensure I'm adequately prepared. We don't even have elective hours to use how we please. All the FNPs I know keep telling me they do a lot of ...

So I am now considering a post master's certification as a WHNP after I graduate. How realistic is it to obtain enough practice hours in both specialties? I realize it is in a FNPs scope to provide well woman care, but I really want to be more of an ...

Christen, Thank you so much for your insight! That's the mindset I had when I selected FNP as my specialty, I needed that reminder! It seems to be the best of both worlds.

I'm currently an FNP student struggling with the same issue. I am considering a post master's WHNP to practice with both. Do you experienced NPs think it would be difficult to accure enough hrs in both specialties? For example in a family practice of...

Hey guys!! I am a 1st yr prespecialty student at Vandy. If you don't get accepted for your 1st choice, you have to wait for the next yr to re-apply from my understanding. You are however, able to switch specialties through a lottery type situation in...

Hey thanks for asking! It's been great! I'm a little intimidated by the amount of reading required but looking forward to hammering it out. @ Meredith- I probably have meet you, trying match 142 names with faces is insane!!!!!!

How's it going guys?! 7 days and counting! Can't wait to get started! Safe travels to all and let's enjoy our last week before VU owns us!!!

I'm always down for cocktails!!!

You don't have to spend time working as a psych RN prior to attending NP school. There are many, many programs that take students with a bachelors in something other than nursing and you become an RN in the 1st yr and then a NP a yr or 2 later. There...

Meredith, I'm sooo excited I can barely contain myself. I think we are in for a whirl wind! I'm finishing up the clinical requirements and getting my books. Did you guys get 2 TB tests 2 weeks apart even if the 1st 1 was negative? I just looked back ...

Mammac5, Please let me know how much you are charging for your books. Thanks!

YES!!! Super excited!!! I am currently researching the prices for our textbooks and comparing them with what current student students are selling them for. Potter is INSANE!! Prices range from $355-$1003.....does that sound about right? I should pro...

Mammac, Congrats on completing your finals!!!! I'm sure the other incoming students you've shared experiences with would agree, that it's unfortunate you'll be leaving when we arrive on campus! We'd love to meet you and thank you for assisting in our...

Ooo I just thought of one more question! I've heard that it may not be neccessary to purchase all books listed for our 1st yr courses and the most important information needed is provided in the ppt presentations or can be found online. Is that true ...

This has been such great information. Thanks mammac for sharing!!

WOW!!!! Thank you so much for your thorough response. That was really helpful in setting the stage for the year! You Rock!!!!!

I live in the Nashville area as well and would be happy to help anyone with questions about where to live!! I also have my eyes on Danskos!!! My plan is to try them on and compare instore prices with online prices! Mammac5, quick question(s), :) what...