Abby.Harris

I know this was written a few years ago, but I must say the comment by ANPFNPGNP is incorrect and offensive. I will be a graduate of the MSN, FNP program at TAMUCC in May, and I can say that we have 4 semesters of clinical rotations in which we are to complete 630 hours (with 75 hours in each specialty area). Prior to the start of the first clinical rotation, all students must go to Corpus for a three day seminar that includes performing (for the professor) a complete head to toe assessment of a random classmate. By the first semester, you are to be seeing patients on your own, and giving full reports to your preceptor, including pertinent subjective/objective findings, a list of differential diagnoses, and a proposed plan. By the second semester, you are expected to be charting on the patients, and acting more as their primary provider. If you are not at the level expected by the university when the faculty comes to observe you in your clinical setting each semester (multiple times if needed), you are held back...no matter how well you are doing on tests and assignments. Additionally, you must rotate clinical sites--using a site no more than two times. I am currently getting clinical experience with a WHNP at an OB/GYN's office, and spent my last three rotations at pediatric, geriatric, and family practice offices. I regret to hear that you have met individuals that you believe have failed to uphold the ideals of the profession, but I guarantee you that I (along with my university) work hard every day to ensure that I succeed and promote the nurse practitioner profession to the best of my ability. All of my sleepless nights from studying...all of the anxiety over tests...all of the tears/frustrations from stepping out of my comfort zone as an RN to an advanced practice nurse...and all of the differences I've made as a student participating the the primary care of patients makes me rest assured knowing that TAMUCC will not simply be "spitting" me out, but will be graduating me with the clinical and academic experience necessary to enhance the reputation of nurse practitioners everywhere--a goal I will spend my entire career seeking.

I'm graduating from an MSN, FNP program in May, and have registered for a live APEA review course for the end of next month. I've been studying from a Fitzgerald review book though, and have been second guessing whether I signed up for the right review course. I'm hoping I can get some reassuring feedback (or just thoughts in general) regarding the APEA review from people who have taken it? Anything you have to offer is much appreciated! ?