FNPGrad

FNPGrad

ICU, Trauma, Anesthesia, Education, etc.

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  1. Which was harder?

    FNPGrad replied to sistasoul's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I found my MSN/FNP to be harder because of all of the papers and doing tons of research and writing for my Capstone project. I am much better with memorizing facts and clinical "hands-on" skills....

  2. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    FNPGrad replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    :hpygrp: :hpygrp: :hpygrp: :hpygrp:

  3. Are med surg skills important for a nurse practitioner?

    FNPGrad replied to satyadhi's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In terms of IVs, it depends on the area you go into. Most NPs are in an office/outpatient setting and don't deal with IVs. I think more important than med-surg skills is developing very strong...

  4. First ARNP job offer

    FNPGrad replied to dqbanrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with LiLoRN and BCgradnurse - Go for it! 200 miles is not that far away. Especially with cell phones/texting/chatting, you could keep in close contact and you are only a 3 hour drive away. If...

  5. Do you see yourself retiring from nursing, or will you change professions?

    FNPGrad replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    leave nursing??? never ever ever!! been an rn since i was 19 and can't ever imagine not being a nurse! those of you who feel that nursing will "kill you" and blame your horrible colleagues need to do...

  6. ANCC credentialing exam

    FNPGrad replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Perfect! I already have that one. Thank you very much!

  7. ANCC credentialing exam

    FNPGrad replied to octavian.sharp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What source(s) would you suggest for nurse practitioner roles, reimbursement, ethics, policy, theory, roles, ethics, culture, and scope of practice?

  8. AANP Certification Exam

    FNPGrad replied to Dixiecup's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations!! *wine I really like the APEA review CDs but also have the Fitz and Barkley CDs just to cover all of my bases. I take the AANP on August 7th (unless I bump the date,

  9. ANP vs. FNP - who gets hired?

    FNPGrad replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    cjdedon- You will have a Pedi rotation (as well as an OB/GYN rotation) where you will be immersed in the role. It was definitely challenging in the beginning. I remember telling my friend who is a...

  10. ANP vs. FNP - who gets hired?

    FNPGrad replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Coast2coast I didn't mean to high-jack your thread and make the topic about anesthesia - so sorry about that!:oornt: In defense of anesthesia, I have many CRNA friends who love what they do, it just...

  11. AANP exam - did I pass????????

    FNPGrad replied to nurseguy1961's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Buster4- The ANCC (America Nurses Credentialing Center) has been around longer and is more widely recognized (and even preferred by some employers, like the VA). It offers certification in many areas...

  12. ANP vs. FNP - who gets hired?

    FNPGrad replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Honestly, I've never been happier. I was strongly encouraged to go into anesthesia by coworkers, CRNAs and even my unit manger when I worked in the ICU. I had no idea that I could hate any aspect of...

  13. ANP vs. FNP - who gets hired?

    FNPGrad replied to coast2coast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was an ICU nurse and nurse anesthetist with minimal Pedi experience, so I had originally applied to an ANP program. Then I bumped into an old friend who was an FNP working in an allergy practice....

  14. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    FNPGrad replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    onefrustratednurse- I am so sorry! I agree with newgrad13 and Kangoshi - this is a tough transition year for the exams. I think completely overhauling the exam all at once was very unfair. It should...

  15. Need Advice on FNP school!

    FNPGrad replied to amberthenurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Be careful who you listen to. I wasted YEARS of my life in anesthesia. I went to anesthesia school after 9 years in the SICU b/c everyone convinced me to do it (supervisors, nurses, CRNAs). The school...

  16. Must haves for grad school

    FNPGrad replied to icudavis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I made up a list of necessary items on the Amazon website. It's under Listmania and includes, imho, what you need to get through the program. Good

  17. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    FNPGrad replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am just curious why so many people are choosing to sit for both the ANCC and AANP exams, rather than just sitting for the AANP exam and then applying for reciprocity from the ANCC. Am I missing...

  18. How did you pass the ANCC certification exam?

    FNPGrad replied to beckyfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Awww KellyNP! I am so sorry about the exam:hdvwl: At least you know you're not alone. :hug:While it's "fresh" in your mind, what resource would you suggest using to study for the theory questions...a...

  19. AANP-How I passed.

    FNPGrad replied to lizRN1982's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats on passing the exam:smiley_aa You must be soooo relieved! Thank you for the advice! I am focusing on Fitzgerald and the APEA reviews. Would you suggest focusing on the info provided in the...

  20. ANCC

    FNPGrad replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi ayana, I graduated in May also and I could not decide which exam to take. I decided to take the AANP exam because after passing the AANP exam, you can apply for reciprocity to the ANCC and become...

  21. FNP CERT EXAM

    FNPGrad replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow! That's great! That is about 3 weeks away. Are you taking AANP or

  22. FNP CERT EXAM

    FNPGrad replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I tried to register without the code and the site wouldn't let me. I must say, I am impressed with the AANP turnaround time. I mailed my transcript on June 9th and was approved on the 17th. I hope the...

  23. Discouraged by Nurses who hate their job

    FNPGrad replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My mother used to say, "It's work...that's why they call it "work"...if it was fun, they would call it something else" I did reply earlier but just to clarify that I am not some unrealistic-pollyanna....

  24. Discouraged by Nurses who hate their job

    FNPGrad replied to Tooimpatient's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh! This makes my cringe! :spbox:I have been a nurse for 19 years and absolutely love it. It is the best profession in the world and I couldn't imagine not being a nurse. Those nurses who say they...

  25. FNP CERT EXAM

    FNPGrad replied to kellynp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would love to have the Barkley review. It is very expensive, especially when compared to APEA (my personal