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  1. What supplies needed for FNP school :)

    NJprisonrn replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I totally agree about the study space. You really need to get away from distractions in order to effectively read, study, do practice questions, etc. If you look at your school's bookstore website...

  2. Tattoos are taboo at work. Yes? No?

    NJprisonrn replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Several of the techs at my job have visible tattoos. I've never heard of a policy against them at my work. I have a small one but it is covered by my watch. Most people don't know I have

  3. Should I get the DNP?

    NJprisonrn replied to ktc328's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    This is one of the many reasons I jumped right into my MSN after getting my BSN. I don't think the DNP will really be a requirement that quickly, but just in case, I'll be grandfathered in by...

  4. Thinking about NP school

    NJprisonrn replied to FoundAndy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is a mental health RN in my program. He is doing just fine. I am in a primary care focused program,

  5. NP Programs that Provide Preceptors

    NJprisonrn replied to diana_lopez's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I felt the exact same way as the OP. I wanted to focus on school, not finding willing preceptors. When I looked at schools, I emailed the contact person and asked them this question point blank. I...

  6. Have I done all my research?

    NJprisonrn replied to neon puppy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Try contacting your state nurse's association. They promote nursing as a profession, so they may have some suggestions for

  7. How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

    NJprisonrn replied to mmcc26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Decided at the beginning of RN school (28). Will be finished next year

  8. Non-NP Review course

    NJprisonrn replied to bsnanat2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was also considering this. I listen to podcasts like physician assistant exam review. I was thinking of getting a PA review guide in addition to the NP ones I

  9. Have I done all my research?

    NJprisonrn replied to neon puppy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make sure you shadow an RN and an NP before you go through with your plan. My husband didn't find out until student teaching (halfway through his program) that he didn't like being a teacher!...

  10. Advice for working and school!!

    NJprisonrn replied to marienurse18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is totally doable. I go to school FT and work PT. I made sure my husband was aware of how tight the budget would be for 2 years and we are making it work. Taking classes PT seems to be great for...

  11. "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

    NJprisonrn replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ha! I never thought of it that way. A good

  12. "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

    NJprisonrn replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Perhaps, but it doesn't seem demeaning to me. I wouldn't take offense to it, as if it were a derogatory term. It seems like more of an umbrella term for providers like NPs and PAs. I've heard the...

  13. preceptors/clinicals

    NJprisonrn replied to Scarlett83's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I emailed every school that I was considering to ask if they set up clinicals or at least help you do so. I ended up with 2 schools on the list and only applied to those. Both were hybrid programs,...

  14. "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

    NJprisonrn replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How is the term midlevel provider offensive? You have more responsibility/liability than an nurse but less than a doctor (in my state, at least). That seems pretty mid level to

  15. Ipad and FNP school!

    NJprisonrn replied to marienurse18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in a hybrid program. The Ipad is GREAT since it allows me to look at my classwork (powerpoints, etc) and submit discussion board posts on the go. Some people use it in clinical, but I feel that...

  16. "Why didn't you go to medical school?"

    NJprisonrn replied to shannonFNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It really is odd how many people have no idea what an NP is. A lot of people say "Oh, so you're in nursing school." I tell them that I'm already an RN and am going to be a nurse practitioner. When...

  17. NP Internship (clinicals)

    NJprisonrn replied to AlloyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The first day I usually follow my preceptor around. I mostly observe and ask a ton of questions, maybe jumping in during the assessment or discussion of differentials. I wanted to get a good feel...

  18. New FNP Grad in corrections

    NJprisonrn replied to E&Rtravel2's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I worked as a new grad RN in a state prison. It was...ok. I learned a ton. I am grateful that they took in an noob with no experience. You really have to be on point with assessments and cutting...

  19. Anyone NOT work during NP program?

    NJprisonrn replied to MarBug7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't see anything wrong with not working during school. I took off for 10 weeks in the summer for my pediatrics class due to the high number of clinical hours. It was AWESOME! I actually had...

  20. Anyone work for DermOne?

    NJprisonrn posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone. I have one more year to go in my FNP program . Yay!!! I am interested in dermatology as a specialty, either after graduation or after some primary care experience. There are several...

  21. Long was your NP program?

    NJprisonrn replied to mschelee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I go to Stockton in NJ. I'm taking the full time pathway, so I'll be done in 2 years (4 regular semesters and 1 summer). However, they are changing it so that you do the summer pediatrics class at...

  22. Professional/Personal relationship with patients

    NJprisonrn replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, as long as they are not going to be under your care in the future then it seems

  23. young FNP student out of place??

    NJprisonrn replied to fivefeet05NP2B's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I thought that I'd be one of the younger students (I'm 32). Turns out the majority are 20somethings. I'm one of the older people in my class. But we all get along and support each other. It's...

  24. FNP, pediatric rotation preparation

    NJprisonrn replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I bought a cheap otoscope on AMazon and practiced looking in the ears of friends's kids before the rotation started. Learning what normal vs abnormal throats and ears look like is pretty big but...

  25. Clinical hours

    NJprisonrn replied to Helen Crump's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I snagged an ED pediatrician for my pediatric rotation. Lots of nights and weekends. It was