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  1. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I was so nervous to start! I listened to review CDs for about a month prior. I felt fairly prepared, but had a few very dumb moments. :) If you are permitted to have your phone or device (and have...

  2. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    SJCME needs to take a hard look at the Adv Pharm class. Mine was a mess, and I did complain. I'm just completing my first clinical rotation this

  3. Share your positive experience with a distance program!

    CookiePB posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think we all need to hear it :) Hopefully there are more than a few around here who attended an online/distance program, had a great experience with wonderful preceptors and are working as NPs! I...

  4. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    CookiePB replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't specifically remember the name of the pharm book, but you can always go to the bookstore website and search by course number! Good luck. I just started my adult theory and the textbooks are...

  5. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    CookiePB replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've worked with many PAs who are specialized, and namely in psych. PAs came into the hospital to complete psychiatry fellowships, just as NPs did. I think we need to stop pointing fingers at what's...

  6. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    CookiePB replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are so many variables, as mentioned. PA programs may have more clinical hours built in, but I would guess the majority of NP students have had significant experience as RNs. When I applied for...

  7. Credibility of Walden University

    CookiePB replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well

  8. Just how do we find preceptors?

    CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't get me wrong, I'm not arguing with you guys. I completely agree that students finding their own preceptors is a huge problem. However, it's not simply a matter of local vs. distance programs....

  9. Just how do we find preceptors?

    CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    That's a very idealistic view. Also, the largest University in my state requires students to find their own preceptors. I've heard this is not at all unique, and is in fact quite common. I agree,...

  10. Just how do we find preceptors?

    CookiePB replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Christine, I'm struggling myself It's really starting to worry me! I've sent out so many emails, left voice messages, etc. I'm not sure what my next step should

  11. St Joseph College of Maine Reviews

    CookiePB replied to shannonFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Bumping this up. How is everyone doing? I'm planning to start clinical on 7/31 if all goes