armyrn79 DNP, RN, APRN, NP

armyrn79 has 19 years experience as a DNP, RN, APRN, NP and specializes in Family Practice, Progressive Care, PACU, ICU, OR.

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   CNM or WHNP?

   armyrn79 replied to Jordan1927's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

   I would suggest CNM honestly. I followed one for my women's health course in my FNP program and she did 2-3, 12-hour night or day shifts delivering babies and the other days in clinic seeing OB...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   It can be overwhelming at times, but just stay the course. Try to carve out time for yourself and family. Are you doing the MSN or Post MSN
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I enjoyed the program. Because a good portion is online, you must be a self motivator. Plan your schedule accordingly. I graduated in December and passed boards 2 weeks
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I chose FNP because the Army only recognizes FNP, ENP, and Psych NP’s. Since I plan to stay in for another 6 years it was the only way to get out of the OR. Plus FNP is one of the most diversified...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Well I have been in the OR strictly for over 10 years, so I completely understand where you are coming from. However, I think you can still do it. The program teaches you everything you need to know....
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes. NP school doesn’t require specific specialty experience like ICU/ER for anesthesia school. I do have a background in ICU, PACU and step down, and I’ll be honest and say it does help...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hello. Actually she taught my pharmacology course. She was
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes I’m happy overall with the program. I got my MSN already online so I’m used to that format. A lot of information is self paced and taught for sure. This course is taught through PowerPoints...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   --------------------- actually taught Patho when I took it last year. He’s teaching my Advanced Primary Nursing Care for Adult now. A lot of information and challenging at the same
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I’m lucky that I found my preceptors at my work. I didn’t have to use them. They will always suggest you try to find local ones since you could travel up to an hour or more if they have to find...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sure I’m glad to answer your question. I’m in the post Masters’s program. So I am taking one class at a time. I’m enjoying the program a lot and learning a great deal. All of my classes so far...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It took me a few months when I
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    Good online NP Program

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello. I’m actually going to Carson Newman University for my FNP. Purdue didn’t offer to help find a preceptor when I was inquiring and this school does. I am doing this program as a post masters....
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    Good online NP Program

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes you can practice in any state that you want. Just have to take your boards once, and apply for a license in that
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    Good online NP Program

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So far it is going good. In my third week of Advanced Health Assessment. They switched to Canvas for all your assignments and test. So everyone is getting use to that. I go to my skill intensive in...