ChubbyNDRN

THanks! It definitely sounds like you're having an enriching learning experience. I am a bit confused, did you say you're in the FNP program at UC? From what I understand (so far), our options for choosing preceptors are narrow. Only outpatient non-specialties, and we need a MD/NP for each field (Primary Care, OB/GYN, Peds). If we want specialty, we can choose that for 60 of our hours. I'd love to hear otherwise, since I also work in ICU and that would open up my options much more. Thanks again!

casias, Thanks so much for this information! I've been waiting to hear from someone like yourself. One thing I'd like to ask is this: Do you feel that you're getting the adequate "training" during your clinicals? I have this premonition that my MDs/NPs will feel that I'm just there to shadow, and wouldn't provide the necessary hands-on experience. How's your clinical experience so far? Again, thanks for the great advice.

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to connecting with more classmates, too!

Has anyone had their welcome call or attended their webinar? I wasn't able to participate on the webinar, so please share whatever they discussed. I just registered for first semester classes and getting nervous!

MSPRN01: Awesome! Thanks so much for your advice!

MSPRN01: Thanks! Great advice, and I am reaching out already. One big question though: does the program allow us to have preceptors that practice inpatient? I work in a big teaching facility, so lots of teachers. If they do allow inpatient clinicals, that would be great for me. Thanks again for your great advice! PS: I'm sure you won't have trouble with boards and job hunting. Good luck and please keep us updated on how it goes!

Tonya: Congrats! You've certainly overcome more than most, so thanks for building my confidence a bit. What do you plan on doing with your FNP? Will you continue as Director of Nursing or practice as NP?

Congrats MSPRN01! Can I ask how difficult was the job search? I'll also be starting in the FNP program as well. I'm also looking for suggestions when it comes to finding preceptors. So, please advise. :)

RNvampire: Hi there! I'm desperately trying to find someone who is currently in the UC MSN program. I"ll be starting their online FNP this August, and wanted to gain some insight to how school and work will balance, along with the preceptor challenge. Any help will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

evansc1: Hi there! I'm desperately trying to find someone who is currently in the UC MSN program. I"ll be starting their online FNP this August, and wanted to gain some insight to how school and work will balance, along with the preceptor challenge. Any help will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

JFitton86: Hi there! I'm desperately trying to find someone who is currently in the UC MSN program. I"ll be starting their online FNP this August, and wanted to gain some insight to how school and work will balance, along with the preceptor challenge. Any help will greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

It's nearly June and school is going to start up in no time! How nervous/excited is everyone? Eager to hear from anyone who's currently in the program or knows someone who is.

I think I heard back somewhere between 5-6 weeks. Reading some previous posts by former applicants, it doesn't take too long, although they say it would take up to 12 weeks. Good luck to you guys!

Very interesting! I agree, I'm very excited to start clinicals so I can explore my options. I'm a bit nervous about finding preceptors, but I hope to start making contacts early. Are you based in OH? I'm in Indianapolis, right in IU Medical Center. I should have my options, but I know it can be hard to get MD/NPs to take on a student.

I work in ICU. I'd most like to specialize in derm, but wouldn't mind doing primary care either.