ICUnurseEst2015 ADN, BSN

Hello! I am currently studying to become a nurse practitioner and I am writing a paper about the lack of independence NPs face in California. I would like to know what it's like to work with a physician in the sense of supervision. My idea is that th...

Thank you for the thorough response! I’m starting to think that collaboration is something we can do without being forced to supervision and collaboration. Physicians very often collaborate with each other. Being independent doesn’t mean that we’ll n...

I appreciate your input. And totally agree with you. NPs have a more holistic approach to patient care (from what I am starting to see). It doesn’t have to be a competition. Sadly, AMA makes it seem that way. It’s about patient safety and access to e...

Thanks for the response. NP certification toward independent practice definitely needs a lot of work. But we’re headed that way whether AMA likes it or not. ? I would never ask anyone to write my paper neither will I be using any of your ideas since ...

Please elaborate on your response, how does this applies to ALL nurse practitioners and not to any MDs as your post suggests. Also, is the response meant to be constructive and a response to the original question or something totally off topic. Thank...

Amazing. Thank you for the response.

Thank you for the response. Do you feel safer with a physician overlooking your work? Do you feel it is necessary?

Hi! Had anyone recently taken the 3P exam by APEA? It’s a requirement for American Sentinal FNP program. Would like to know what it was like to take the exam (is it proctored and if so, how; did you run out of time; when did you take it; etc.) and wh...

Who did you pay like a company or you found someone?

I’ve asked a variety of ppl. Seems like everyone says to buy the Q Bank from APEA website.

Anyone can say what the APEA exam is like? I’m kinda worried because I have only read what I need to to complete the assignments. Pathophysiology appears to have no tests. How did you pass the APEA? Did you actually read all the chapters? Any tips fo...

I don’t know about you guys but this covid wave hit hard and I’m not as motivated to start school. Work has been exhausting. I work in the ICU and we’ve been out of ratio, lack of resources, extremely sick ppl and the list goes on....

I’m sure 10 years from now we’re going to be independent practitioners, not needing and MD to practice so I think either way will be fine

I’m concerned about the pay cut for FNP ?

You don’t have to decide until you’re close the end. I would like to do urgent care and I think you need FNP for that. I think you can do internal medicine as FNP can’t you?

I’m doing FNP, for now at least. Yes first 3 classes are the same. I got the books already from eBay 1 edition older for $20 and the apa book is current edition bc it has to be.

Hi! I’m starting in January too Let me know if you find out

Hi everyone! I’m starting FNP school next month and my clinicals are 1.5 year away but I’m thinking I should start looking for a preceptor? I don’t want to stress out about that PLUS I don’t want to pay a fee. I mean a gift of a voluntary amount is r...

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American Sentinel is now regional accredited. I’m doing American Sentinel. They’re regional accredited s and have heard good things about it. Plus it’s free through my job!

Even if they go back to school for RN I’m assuming, it’s going to take years to get into the program and graduate. It’ll be more difficult getting a job with a record like that at a major hospital. I would do medical assisting, quick program and get ...

How can I have more of your attitude haha. What kind of nursing do you do. I admire your response.

Try to expunge the record. The mental health explanation may work to get it expunged but don’t use that to explain it to the BRN or they’ll ask for mental health clearance, don’t add to the fire. Once it’s expunged it’ll be easier to say in the lette...

Hi All, I'm in my 1st semester of Nursing school, 4th week. My first test grade was 78% and today i got my 2nd score, 72% leaving me at 75.3% overall grade. I'M BARELY PASSING! I feel so panicked because I read and re-read the chapters, flash cards, ...

Amen! And I've seen it all the way from nursing school through my career and now through my higher education. Blessings!