NerdyNikki

Hi wakes, please do not give up. I believe nervousness and anxiety has a way of impacting you in a exam. When I was taking practice exams, I found that at time I missed the stem of the questions because I either read too fast or felt overwhelmed. I ...

I am so happy to hear of this. Because I was so tempted to bit some. I think it's just the anxiety of preparing and ensuring that you are prepared. I have recently both practice exams from the Barkley website. Any word on these exams ?

How did u study ?

What materials did you use for studying ? I feel like I have something and feel a little overwhelmed in how to approach studying. I am a nervous wreck, I am a good student but putting the action towards testing is completely different. I'm open to ta...

Stethoscope: "Just when I thought I heard everything....I guess you should keep me around you a little longer"

If anyone that is giving dread about receiving an B it's yourself. As with so many has responded, passing any NP classes is a blessing. In regards to your health assessment class, not only would I talk to your teacher but assess what is that you are ...

It is so encouraging to read this post. Though I am in the midst of completing my FNP, I currently have five years of ICU experiences. In the primary care setting in clinicals, I really have to train my mind to understand that everything isn't there ...

I am in the midst of completing my FNP program but really enjoy ACNP. I am contemplating going back this fall and getting my post-master cert in ACNP. Though I really enjoy the clinical rotation of FNP, I feel like I am missing out the world of criti...

Hi, I'm currently finishing the Olivet FNP program. Though I agree that the program is little behind in regards to FNP classes, we now have a new director and the program is now changing. First, FNP courses such as hypertension and diabetes manageme...

I'm thinking about attending Olivet Nazarene university. Can anyone tell me about this school? And if you are attending here, how is their FNP program???

Hi everyone, NerdyNikki here!!!! So I am almsot finish completing my first class and kinda freaking out. I am getting ready to enroll into my second course and learn that I must now that Stastics as well. Im tryng my best to be organized, but working...

Hi, Carola618 Sorry for the totally late post ; ) I am in the final segment of the program. With that being said, I would encourage you to be organized and prepared to find your preceptors early. Though I am learning a lot from the programs, it very ...

Congrats to you both !!!! I have the Fitzgerald review book and had recently ordered her CDs off Amazon. I have been trying to incorporate that book into each of my final segments of my FNP program. Its very encouraging to hear success stories. Agai...

BIG CONGRATS!!!!I am in my final phase of FNP and seriously concerned about passing boards. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers

First I would start with your aid office to ensure you have everything that is required. Second,I would wait to you have filled your taxes. A lot of the sections requires your W2 form. Hope everything turn out well

I am in complete agrees with you. I dont think I realize how difficult it would be. Honestly, I emailed and sent my resume around to everyone. At one point, I was about to give up. Thank God that turn around for me : ) I believe, truly, Nurse practit...

Take a deep breath, cry if you have too. My poor husband has turn into Dr Phil and Oprah more then once and twice. And I still have an year to go :) But done let fear consume you. I truly understand how you feel and what you going thru. If you get th...

Congratulation to you !!!! Learn all you can

Just a suggestion: Tanning: Is your skin worth the risk??? I think what would be good also is investigating how self-esteem in todays youth to live up to society means has an affect on self imaging. Keep us update, great idea : )

As bad as our economy is, I believe that NP are becoming to be the forefront of today's medicine. I also believed that the lack of today NP jobs really depends on the location and field you are after. Not to mention the salary and benefits as well. Y...

Major outbreak of the Flu here in Chicago. Any visitor with symptoms of coughing,runny nose etc. are not allowed in.As a bedside nurse in the ICU, our beds are overflowing with these cases. Many are intubated and going back and forward in respiratory...

Mtsteelhorse, I know how you feel and going through right now. But the important thing to remember is the reasoning you are doing this. I know you have a supportive family and trust me, they will understand. Grad school is defintely time consuming an...

No schools, that I aware of, consist of only exams. Currently in FNP school, I am writing a tons but also learning much as well. With any degree, I would suspect that you would have to write papers to further understand the theories of nursing. If FN...

Congrats on this great success : ) I am also in the same boat. Sometime counting down the time is the greatest inspiration and is also a testimony in how far you have come

Hi, Guys I can use some encouragement too. I am schedule to take my exam in December. Though I am studying Laura G stuff, I find Im still confused with cardio stuff (lead for MI changes,etc.). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated