Tinabeanrn

Tinabeanrn

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  1. Finding your own clinical instructors?

    Can I just say that just because a person has to find their own preceptor, that does not automatically make your education "shoddy." My preceptors, had to find their own preceptors when they went to...
  2. Finding your own clinical instructors?

    Good points Pug RN. Go for it! All you can give is your best. Start finding preceptors now. Make sure they are well rounded and will be able to give you the experiences you need. Try family practice...
  3. Finding your own clinical instructors?

    I think the bigger issue is that people dont want to precept students. It is not easy to find ppl that are willing to do it for some reason. My school had a long list of preceptors and still would not...
  4. Finding your own clinical instructors?

    Just my 2 cents, its not only online schools. I attended school on campus and they had a little bit of both. They preferred for the students to find their own preceptors, but they would arrange...
  5. Finding your own clinical instructors?

    Very normal unfortunately
  6. Now I am waiting on my number to pop up, its been almost 3 weeks...wow. What the
  7. Has anyone taken the HESI FNP exam?

    It really wasnt that hard. It is very much like the AANP boards so if you taket those boards, that test really does compare. I studied from Amelie Hollier's study guide and question book. Its all...
  8. Benefits

    Im wondering why its different between NPs, MAs and Physicians... Do they say why that is? I dont think your whinning. Your just stating the facts as they are. I wouldn't be too happy about that...
  9. starting clinicals!!

    Yes, we all felt out of our comfort zone. Just remember that who ever is precepting you has been on the other side. Just ask to shadow for the first day and then slowly start seeing patients. Its...
  10. New Grad Butterflies

    I start at the begining of July. Cant even wait. I am still looking for other jobs too though..just
  11. New Grad Butterflies

    I think TraumasRUS gave you some awesome advice. I would add to pray and not to be too hard on yourself. No your limits and weaknesses and strenghten them by continued study and practice. Im just...
  12. Yes they test all year. The ANCC takes months to get the ATT. That is one of the main reasons why I did not test through them. Go to their website and look at the
  13. Are there any African American NNP students here?

    OMG 20 year old NP? How is that
  14. Harmonizer, what board are you going through? I took the AANP and was able to take the test 10 days after finishing
  15. Thanks Mercedes. You gave me the confidence I needed to just go on and do it! So happy its over. It reminded me a lot of the
  16. IKR! Totally should try to change my name! BIG SIGH. I can not even believe it. My heart was pounding through my chest as I waited on those results, probably went into Afib/aflutter LOL. I am so...
  17. I PASSED THE AANP! I AM OFFICIALLY A BOARD CERTIFIED FNP!!!!! Praise God!!! That was a bear of a test
  18. Hope you guys get your numbers soon. My official transcritps were sent to them Monday and I take the test today in less than 2 hrs. Heart in throat. Taking a deep breath and going for
  19. ACNP vs FNP: My Summarization of the Great Debate

    Nice summary. As an FNP you can work in an in patient setting. In fact we work in the inpatient setting all the time :). My preceptors were all FNPs and one worked for the GI service in patient and...
  20. What is the process exactly? Do I need to send something to the state nursing board now, Like my transcripts or just my certification number when I
  21. NP preceptor

    Thanks Juan. I already have a gig. But if you know of anything in the low income/family practice arena please dont hesitate to let me know. Or something with loan forgiveness
  22. Your welcome. Best
  23. NP preceptor

    Yea Juan. I went to U of D. How did you guess? LOL. Finally graduated and I am so freaking happy. Studying for my boards which are coming up at the end of this month. @ DNPstudent, that would have...
  24. NP preceptor

    I was going to go to Wayne but they told me I could not start clinicals until 2012...that was in 2009. So quite naturally I did not go there, LOL. I did like that they found sites for you though....
  25. NP preceptor

    Hey Juan, you must have attended Wayne State. Seems like they are the only ones around here that find preceptors for you. And it is a shame to say the least. Another thought would be to go on the...