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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 one), Epocrates was very handy for me. I also have...

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 week!

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 know I have spoken to a few grads in my program (w...

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 a little overwhelming.

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 better or worse in our fields and within this fie...

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 my program, there was a minimum requirement of 10...

Well said.

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. With my program, in finding a preceptor, there are...

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, it's a problem. However, why blame the students fo...

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 be...

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

I would really recommend emailing your advisor instead.

We also have residents who need bathing desperately and are so difficult...we usually end up using a PRN, being very creative, and sometimes involving family. We have one resident in particular who will have dried BM in his pants and still refuse to...

Having trouble renewing, too... :/

I agree, there are jobs to be had, but don't count on getting your first choice as a new grad. You'll open up more opportunities with experience.

Hey Debs17, It's pretty much all papers. One of the discussions is a little more in-depth. No group assignments. You pick a certain topic and work with that throughout each lesson, tackling it a little further. So, I would recommend really choosi...

Who has been through patho already? I start 7/30 and am very overwhelmed between the book and the lessons. I'm wondering how this class was for everyone?

Those classes are replacing the old theory and clinical ones. They're not additional....

That's frustrating about the clinical order being switched around. I just found one NP at children's willing to precept Grr.

Hey all attending St. Joseph's, does this program grant prescriptive ability? Thanks!

Like PP said, there was no choice. It didn't really matter what you chose on your app. :/

USI placed me into a part time program, with proposed graduate date of May, 2016. I declined, very frustrated, they allowed for no wiggle room or wait lists for more rapidly paced program. I feel if a school is going to take someone's app fee and t...

Frustrated. I got an acceptance letter, but was placed into a part-time 4 year program starting Spring 2012. No option to move through faster, or start in fall.

Wondering what you found out? I was accepted to the FNP program and placed into a part-time track as well :/ I'm planning to call tomorrow, too.

I have applied to USI as well. It's definitely my first choice, but I've also applied to UND. I hate this waiting!