armyrn79 MSN, RN, APRN, NP

armyrn79 has 18 years experience as a MSN, 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 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 patients or women issues. I just didn't care for the nig...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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 track?
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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 later.
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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 specialties.
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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. You just need to have solid clinical experiences. ...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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 especially with patho and advanced pharm.
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

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

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   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 over voice lecture. His lectures are very detailed and h...
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   Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

   armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

   --------------------- 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 time.
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

    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 you one. Some people still don’t have preceptors because...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

    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 usually have one or two papers in addition to exams. Some...
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    Applied for Carson-Newman University MSN-FNP Program. Need your input/advice!

    armyrn79 replied to chickypuchan's topic in NP Students

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

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in NP Students

    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. Finishing up my advanced health assessment course. Fo...
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    Good online NP Program

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in NP Students

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

    armyrn79 replied to desertrose501's topic in NP Students

    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 July for 3 days. Right now we video record ourselves...