Floridanurse

If you do a search of University of Southern Alabama, you will find they have a great reputation. There are many post on here regarding them. I am sure if you do a search, you will find DNP posts.

Hi everyone. I am starting my clinical in an ER which will cover regular adult ER, fast track ER and pediatrics on different days with my preceptor. My question is: What do you all think I should strive to take away from this clinical besides the obvious? ER was not my want or desire for FNP but will see how it goes (may love it). Just wondering what others positive experiences have been. Oh, and my preceptor is a physician.

Yes, I just had questions and was wondering about things. I am currently midway in their program. Starting Clinicals this month.

Microsoft word has where you can set it for APA 5th or 6th edition formatting. I use my book more for proper sentence structure for in text citation and for reference structure.

What response do you give a patient who asks about a specific advertised drug? IF it is a treatment for a diagnosis of theirs? IF not appropriate? Was wondering.

For those in clinicals, do you recommend Ipad2, Ipad mini, or just a smart phone (Iphone or Android)? I start clinicals in the fall and want to know which would be better for apps helpful for clinicals. Thanks for any help.

I agree. FNP is generally what is advertised for and then it will add specialty info in the job description. I have a friend who is a FNP who has since graduation worked at a clinic for an OB/GYN and she does all his routine GYN visits. He trained her how he wanted her to do in his office (isn't it that way in every doctor's office). I chose FNP track because my friend who are FNP's but originally were ANP had to return to school for post masters certification in children because their employer requires that they be able to see children.

Is there a big difference in womens health? (My area doesn't have this concentration available) I know that jobs in my area are post for FNP and then in some descriptions of the job will say high level of female gynecological care. One job even posted there would be children for female visits. I would look at how jobs are posted in your area. Also, can you do a post master certificate in women's health?? Some offices have you see for routine care in addition to their gyn care so FNP would be the way in those situations.

I was wondering if you all rent or buy your text? I am taking Health Promotions this fall and was thinking of renting the book. However, for patho, pharm, assess, I wanted to buy them to use as reference throughout my program. What is your opinion on this???

First, even if a job isn't posted and you want to work say ER express care type jobs, you just contact the company that provides the physician services to the hospital near you. (At least here in Florida, most ER doctors,PA's and NP's are contracted through a company, not hired by the hospital). If you are willing to move after you get some experience, NP's can make $100000 a year with experience under your belt. CRNA is an interesting job, but unlike NP school, you can not work and do it. Most schools make you sign and/or show your letter of resignaton to them that you no longer work. 28months straight through. No breaks. Where with the NP, you can go part time at most schools and take a LOA if needed for a short term. According to my University, now is the time to become a NP more than ever with Obama care. There are avg of 60 primary care physicians in FL per 100,000 people, not enough by far. So, NP's are in high demand here.

Thanks for all your comments. I just wanted some feedback from those who have been through it some. I am thinking part time also. At my university, full time shaves a whole year off the program, but when it gets to clinicals it looks very challenging.

At the university I was accepted to, they offer fulltime and parttime. However, upon speaking with the program directed for my focus, she recommends only parttime. My question to you all is: I work 3 12-hour shifts a week, rest of week is just family and normal life. Have any of you graduates or those in the program done school full time?? I am following the FNP track. Thanks

Thanks for all the wonderful information you all have placed on my thread. I appreciate each and everyone of your comments. I have decided that I want a laptop for my first semester and for Christmas, I want an ipad.

I applied to one school and I go to orientation tomorrow. Yeah, USF Tampa. Love it!!!

Hi. Do you recommend a laptop or an ipad for NP school? Just wondering what you all think.