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I went the route you're taking 13 years ago...only to go back later for FNP....so think long and hard...because it still took almost an additional 2 years post-masters...what I could have done 10 years earlier and each year they keep adding more stuf...

FNP GRAD 2012....The majority of the programs are going into online status...even brick and mortars 2/3's online...main importance is passing board cert test...I had no problem with that, neither did the rest of my class. The only benefit of brick a...

I'm also going to the ARNP conference in Las Vegas in June, I've heard from Barbara Phillips one of the presentors there, that it's a great place to network...see you there, Char

Hate to keep beating this drum...but b/c I'm a FNP, who is interested in going to a post-master MHNP program...in my intensive search I've not found programs that are willing to accept anyone or anybody...you have to have a MSN from an accredited col...

What diploma mill is there in psych NP's? PMHNP and FMHNP prescribe meds and psychologist don't....I would go with the aforementioned NP programs!

To Justin? I liked UMASS; however just before I left they started increase fees and tuition and we started with web proctor for test, not allowing you to use my books during test; however I was able to pass FNP without problem...only one person that...

I started at Midwestern too....lasted 2 weeks...terribly disorganized...just a mess....had to write a long letter before they approved me getting 100% of my money back...flipped back to my UMASS program and completed FNP.

Just got a call from a Doc that runs one of those Visiting Docs type program 50.00/est pt 55.00/new pt Medical asst drives you around and draws blood, etc I'll prob take it...they will handle cost of DEA. See 10 pts a day 500+ can see more if yo...

I took the ANCC and passed 1st time in Dec 2012...found the test to be all over the place...but with prayer and study guides I was able to do it... always wondered about ANCP...but I didn't think clinical skills was strong enough...good luck to you.....

Congrats for you!! Did you find one to be easier than the other?

Usually a book on NP roles, also Buppert RN JD, has a website that has a lot of info on it, google the different research designs...therapeutic communication is covered usually in the context regarding interview styles...i.e. open ended questions, al...

Check out UMAss BOSTON...AND EVEN when you see out of state tuition it doesn't apply to online/distance courses.

Not if you can get the same program for 20,000.00 End objective being to pass board cert test...but if name brands mean everything yes....suck it up and get loan repayment thru employer

There is something on the horizon called transitional care NP, it combines care management and the continuum of care for a patient from admission to post-discharge...as I said it's a new role and not fully developed...but direct pt care wouldn't be i...

At this time there is no OR NP; however some doctors have their NPs and PAs assist in the OR with them along with other duties such as rounding and doing the clinic. OR RNs do have many opportunities esp travelers who can command the rate of NPs and...

Well 1st we need to know which exam...family, acute, adult/gero and ANNC or ANCP.....most go with fitzgerald, barkley's cds are all so good...Leik's book is good, quick concise...but has a few mistakes....reasonable thou...PM me for more info

It helps you focus on what items are most important to zero in on....and what your week areas are...you'll be ready to take the cert test as soon as you get out, rather than starting the review process for the first time, like your peers.

I was attending UMASS Boston...completed now.

53, just completed FNP program, soon to be 54...I would say go for it!

The main book is Pathophysiology The biologic basis for disease in adults and children...author McCance Huether.... tests are now by proctorcam...a service that views you taking the test by webcam...lol No farts please(couldn't resist)

Hi, the DNP still remains a proposal, just like the one was for BSN being the entry to practice...it may or may not pass...of course the schools are preparing to be on the safe side...I graduated in June, taking final class to finish in August 2012. ...

She graduated from high school at 15...she started college course while in high school, at 17 BSN, at 20 NP MSN, seems like she didn't work s a RN, just continued thru school...google you should be able to find article.

Hi I started out as a guest student for my post-masters, and then continued on at the same school...so I applied for 2...didn't follow thru on the 2nd one. The programs are becoming more competitive, as everyone is jumping on the FNP and the proposa...

Hold up Sister. I thought they were retiring that title in favor of a FMHNP, send me a PM let's talk Char p.s. I call just about everybody sis...lol

hey I'm in my last semester too for FNP, send me a private inbox, Char