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Didn't have to reapply. When I hadn't heard anything from them I emailed the program and was told decisions for the next semester entry were being made and found out not long after I was accepted and would start in fall, believe this was around spring time. I applied and started a year later.

How has your experience been working with a recruiter? I graduate next summer and plan to relocate (location unknown) and thought if sing a recruiter.

Family Practice is my specialty.

I am looking to relocate after I graduate next summer. I was wondering how the FNP job market and practice is in North Carolina. Any input greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I would have to agree with you, Physician Associate would be more appropriate, I never looked at the PA being compared to MA or other careers, but I am not a layman. I unfortunately had a slap in the face by a family member who said "I don't feel NP should practice, if I am sick I am going to see a doctor"! From an educated person. So upsetting that many don't understand how NP's are an asset to health care.

Quite honestly, to the roles of nursing assistant, RT, and a phlebotomist not being a pt care experience, you are very mistaken. My greatest understanding of lab diagnostics with disease process came from being a plebe, basics for physical care and hemodynamic values being a CNA, I am not an RT or have I ever, but they are my lifeline for anything airway. Anyone completing these roles can utilize this experience as a building block for advanced practice.

Well said. I think that NP has more advocacy due to the vast numbers of support. There are a multitude of organizations supporting the practice and advancement. Not only is there support from the NP community" but possibly the nursing profession as a whole, which I assume is much larger than PA, just a thought. No matter what between the two roles we are a healthcare providers seeking to improve health and disparities among the population.

Agree, not caring who trains the students is not acceptable, my program has strict guidelines for who and where we complete clinicals. Sadly research may not support RN experience as a new NP; granted it's a whole new scope of practice with no experience as a practitioner, but the experience gained as an RN aides in critical thinking skills, adequate decision making, real world clinical application, and use of evidence based practice. Just a thought

I would have to agree that I would like to see a "residency" type program for new NP grads. I will complete my FNP degree in 2014 and I would love to enhance my experience as a APRN before taking a more "permanent" position. Upon graduation I will have 9 years critical care experience and right now still have apprehensions about practicing, maybe this will decreases in time upon graduating, but knowing I could go into a advanced clinical experience program and get paid while completing would decrease these feelings. Also, for proper accreditation for certification a program must have a certain number of clinical hours. Earning advance degrees online are here to stay and don't only exist in nursing, but I feel there needs to be consistency in the educational courses and clinical experience. Going straight into an advance degree with no experience is a discredit to the profession and the nurse, we all learn through our experience and with no experience before advancing puts the nurse at a great disadvantage. Most programs I think require 1-2 years which isn't much in nursing.

Sounds like my lines many of our ER visitors! The scary thing is when you anticipate their coming and nothing happens hen bang! Your knee deep in fumes of cheap liqueur and McDonald's! While still caring for the sick grandparent down the hall

I feel your frustration, I too work in a college town ED and its very trying to care for sick patients when the drunk ones are yelling and carrying on. Plus the drunk friends who insist on taking their friend home and arguing with staff. Counting the days to thanksgiving break, especially since I work weekend only! Hang In there!

I would be interested in reading it as well!

Thank you for the info, it just might be best for me to stay in my state and work on my certification and go from there! I do plan on getting a few state RN licenses as you suggested and plan on working as an RN until certified. I appreciate the info and perspective!

Its unfortunate I agree. So, I have to say that online learning is not at all discrediting to every person, it depends vastly on the program one attends.

My online program has many requirements that the preceptor must have or must find another to follow its not as easy as picking one from a list or letting anyone do it. I attend a major university non-profit and think they have a very well developed program.

I go to BSU and love the program there. I applied and was wait listed for a year (my undergrad gpa was 3.2), but there are many applicants as well. The only thing is the program is part time only and you have to find your own preceptors for clinicals ( as with most online programs). After a year down I am highly pleased with my education there and highly recommend.

Many schools hold this policy. I attend a major university 40miles from my home town as a distance student that applies the same policy. However, they do not find preceptors for us but will provide a list if available for anyone used in our area in the past. I do not agree with the concept that preceptors are not provided or assist with placing students, but this is the way it is and students know what they are going into before attending. It has been this way for sometime and it probably will not change. Due to the high demand of entry to programs, to place this volume of students would be difficult. then we go back to the argument about distance/online education. which is not the focus so I am not going there. Are there any traditional on site programs that require students to find their own preceptors?

I can sympathize with your situation. I am required to find preceptors for my program as well. It can be very trying. As suggested join organizations and post on any forum you can find. Reach out as much as possible. Keep your head up and move forward, persistence pays. Best of luck to you.

any personal or known experience with this service, I checked out the website and it seems very pricey!!!

Mobile icu is absolutely awesome they have everything and have lots of room! We also have a wonderful children's hospital who has a nicu mobile unit that is out of this world.

I have only used it twice, which I was at that pt beside the entire time and they were transferred out one by flight with an RN/MD on board and the other mobile icu that requires an RN in my state of practice. This has been a few years ago, but was amazing to watch and see the patient improve. I agree with you there are many ems/RN that I wouldn't rely on as well. I think the risk outweighing the benefit is the key factor, but when we are rural and can't get the pt to cath lab in an efficient time (many times the bird isn't an option due to weather) this can be a great option for applicable patients.

NTG as well, usually a given.

We have no Emergent cardiology services on site a rural facility, all true cardiac patients are transferred, med protocol depends on the accepting cardiologist. Although we make sure they have received ASA and most cases heparin bolus/gtt, recently we have been using integrallin more. Also, most are asking that we don't use activase, anyone else experiencing that?

I am trying to get a feel for some things on relocating as a new grad NP. I am graduating in 2014 and would like to relocate, unfortunately I am not in a compact state, would it be easier to already have my RN for the states I am will to relocate to? Also, should I wait until boards are passed until I start applying. I have heard of it taking 3-4 months to be accepted for a position and listen sure itself can take time. Anyone know of a site that neatly displays the states requirements for NP or RN without have to go to the board of nursing for each state, I have been searching like crazy but end up of the beaten path! Thanks in advance!

I have two children myself ages 5 and 3. I have completed 1 year of my 3 yr program. I say do it while they are young and not involved in time consuming activities. I have to plan my clinical time around transports for preschool and getting kids on and off the bus and have found this very difficult. At least here as an infant your not missing much when tied down to a book and such, having more active and involved children I find myself up late many nights completing homework. If you wait for school you might find it harder. I don't regret going back to school as my children are young and won't remember much of this stressful but gratifying time! Hope this helps. Best of luck to you!