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  1. NPs: How did you learn clinical skills??

    NJprisonrn replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I know that we'll have a suture lab in the last semester, as well as a few other skills labs. But mostly it's learned in clinical. I randomly got placed in an ED for part of my pediatric rotation....

  2. Reactions to being a NP

    NJprisonrn replied to orangepink's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I went to RN school with the intention of being an NP. Although I have one year to go, the experience has given me a well rounded education and an appreciation of nursing and ancillary staff that I...

  3. Advice please

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

    Ooh, how I wish I was in your shoes!!! I know which one I would choose for myself (derm, but I am a skin person 100%) but this is your dream. I must say that a 12 month residency would be a...

  4. Denied from np program

    NJprisonrn replied to Naphisa03's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had my heart set on UPENN when I first applied to MSN. I had a great GPA (#2 in my class) and references, but only 6 months RN experience. I didn't get in. Luckily I applied to 2 schools and go...

  5. Working and FNP

    NJprisonrn replied to marienurse18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I totally agree. I am in the last few weeks of my summer pediatrics class. I feel as if all I do is either work, do homework, or go to class/clinical. It is quite a lot of work. I am grateful that...

  6. Best area for RN experience prior to becoming FNP

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

    I have an alternative medicine job now, and worked in corrections before that. I'm doing my first NP ED rotation in school...LOVE IT! The experience is so great and I wish I had more ED experience...

  7. Working during school?

    NJprisonrn replied to mss6721's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have to agree that longer clinical hours makes it work. I am currently doing 12 hour shifts at the ER with my preceptor. It really makes the time go quick! I work 3-4 days/week during the regular...

  8. Advanced patho and pharmacology

    NJprisonrn replied to illcleff's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It can be done. If you have a good grasp of the basic science stuff going in, and are not working too much, I think you'll be fine. Nursing experience helps, as well. Sometimes the test question...

  9. How time intensive Full time school while working part-time?

    NJprisonrn replied to evolvingrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I go to FNP school full time. I work usually 3 days a week. I have a pretty flexible job, which helps. It's hard as semesters change and I'm not sure what my next clinical schedule is gong to be...

  10. DNP seems like a waste...

    NJprisonrn replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I totally agree about the papers. Let them be pertinent to clinical practice. The whole point of my program is to create entry level primary care providers. Writing useful papers and creating power...

  11. So much for DNP being clinical doctorate

    NJprisonrn replied to CraigB-RN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree, the DNP should add clinical experience, more science, and assessment to the curriculum. While EBP and theory have their purpose, let that be an elective or the focus of the PhD. I'll have...

  12. What are your textbooks like??

    NJprisonrn replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We use both medical and NP specific texts (Bates Guide to Physical Exam, Cecil essentials of Medicine, Primary Care, etc). All of the books are quite in depth, and so are the lectures. My patho and...

  13. What tablet should i buy?

    NJprisonrn replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I like my Ipad for in class but I use my phone and a notebook for clinical. Tablets are too big to lug around unless that's what the site uses with their

  14. Are your nosey coworkers worse than the inmates?

    NJprisonrn replied to Aviationurse's topic in Correctional

    Yes, I'd say many of the employees do not treat new hires well but some are great. I saw a lot of lazinness and some subpar nursing. The inmates were mostly polite but you really have to watch out...

  15. Which NP program did you/are you going to choose?

    NJprisonrn replied to RNcarlo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I chose to go to a state school (Richard Stockton, NJ) for several reasons. My first priority was choosing a school that would set up my clinical or at least help out a lot with that process. Only...

  16. thank you for preceptor

    NJprisonrn replied to spacegal52's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Fancy coffee seems to be well appreciated. That's what I intend to get my current preceptor. I usually get a pretzel tray or something like that for the support staff and a little something with a...

  17. Spring 2014 Graduates

    NJprisonrn replied to moonischasingme1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This May marks one more year for me. I have 200 hours of pediatric clinical to go this summer and 2 more semesters of adult to go. I can see the end in sight and I know it's going to fly...but yet...

  18. Family AANP certification exam role call!

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

    Sigh, one more year for me. But I am still doing Fitzgerald and other questions, re-listening to lectures, and otherwise getting psyched for the big day. Good luck to

  19. Would you still become a NP or would you go the MD route?

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

    I am in NP school now and I have one more year to go!!! Only one more year of studying, missing family events, and making hardly any money since I can only work part time. If I had chosen the MD...

  20. RN to PA...?

    NJprisonrn replied to cardsicu's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What about Acute Care NP? Aren't there schools that offer this

  21. Pros and Cons of doing Masters

    NJprisonrn replied to Findoo's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Findoo, I have a similar plan. I got my RN diploma at a county college, and worked as a nurse while I got my BSN online (1.5years). I applied to MSN school while I was finishing the BSN. I got in...

  22. What is expected from me on my clinical for fnp

    NJprisonrn replied to melania0909's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, your school will give you very specific expectations that you will share with your preceptor. I shadowed for the first few days, then I saw patients while my preceptor watched, and then I would...

  23. Attitude Towards NP Students

    NJprisonrn replied to Heart2015FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree that it depends on your setting. I work at a doctor's office. Everyone is very supportive and asks how my classes are going. They will be sad to see me go, but are not intentionally trying...

  24. NP Student not working in direct patient care

    NJprisonrn replied to Kgantt's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work in biofeedback, so while I do see patients, it is not the "nurseiest" of jobs. I am about 1/3 the way through my FNP program. I am doing well, but I can see how the students with more current...

  25. Why are MD's preceptors?

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

    In my program we are allowed to be precepted by NPs and doctors, but not PAs (not sure why). It's usually based on who is available in your area. My current preceptor is an NP, but I also work with...