Cococure

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    First NP Job

    Cococure replied to dnpfnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I think you should hang in there and learn as much as possible before throwing in the towel. It’s a new practice and therefore slower that’s an opportunity to take your time and learn. Also I did...
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    Are Braids Professional?

    Cococure replied to POB21's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You hair is beautiful! And yes is it professional...no need to worry about that. Just pull it back in a pony tail and rock it
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    I passed my AANP

    Cococure posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So after lurking for so long on this board with merely a dream of being and ARNP. I can finally post that I have passed my boards! I have been on this board since my CNA days lol. Thanks everyone for...
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    How NOT to Recruit an NP

    Cococure replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very interesting...sorry this happened to you. Do you mind me asking why you are looking for a new job after 1 yr? Just curious to see if this is the norm, I know as a nurse we sometimes do 1hr...
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    Husband Wants to Become a Nurse Too

    Cococure replied to GoodWifeLife's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, My hubby and I are nurses, we didn't go to school together. I went first and then he started right after I graduated. It nice to have a partner that truly understands the stress of a crazy...
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh Lordy, Come on guys, how did the conversation go sideways so soon? The OP just wanted some support and guidance on being a new NP. Can we all agree that we are all playing on the same team....
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a great suggestion but it is not always possible. I did more than the required hours each semester, but when the semester was finished I was not allowed to shadow for any extra time due to...
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    New Grad NP feeling Overwhelmed, Scared

    Cococure replied to dolgre411's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    First off...congrats on being a NP graduate!!! I am in the same boat as you, just finished school and preparing for boards. I am nervous and excited all at the same time, I too am terrified I won’t...
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    Does name of school matter?

    Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am not sure which part of the country you are located in but the big name schools do like Duke, Yale, Columbia, Georgetown, UPenn, etc do set up clinicals. Have you looked into PA programs? They set...
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    Does name of school matter?

    Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok I understand now. Honestly, you have the education already so whatever school you attended it will be a breeze for you. That being said it will depend on what part of the country you are located,...
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    Can an RN make $200K a year working 24 hours a week?

    Cococure replied to FullGlass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Possible in California with OT but you will need that kind of salary to afford anything. Travel nurses make bank in
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    Does name of school matter?

    Cococure replied to ToBeMSNNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    With your background as a MD you will be fine, you have more than enough education. Question why didn’t you want to be an MD in the states? I am unfamiliar with the
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    APRN Dual Certifications Benefits?

    Cococure replied to N10SVFNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    Yes I think if you want more options. I originally wanted to pursue this type of degree because I wanted to have the choice to be a hospitalist or outpatient because most hospitals want the ACNP for...
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    Will you get your DNP

    Cococure replied to DannyBoy8's topic in Advanced Practice

    I had thought of it for a brief second but after looking at many schools curriculum, it's not clinically based it's geared towards management/leadership and that not my cup of tea. Also, it's crazy...
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    Preparing for the First Semester of NP School

    Cococure replied to Kayla18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did this as well and I too planted trees in my own yard...lol Another thing I purchased was a dry erase board. I would pretend I am teaching about a specific topic like HTN and write down the cause,...
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    Preparing for the First Semester of NP School

    Cococure replied to Kayla18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My advice is to get familiar with good study habits you will need them for pharm, advanced patho etc. I don't mean cramming and reading tons of pages only to pass the test. I mean really paying...
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    Disappointment in NP Program

    Cococure replied to naptimeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No program is perfect but don't continue to invest money and time into a program that you feel is not meeting your needs as a student. Is there anyway to speak with past graduates? Maybe they can give...
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    Spring Arbor University (SAU) - FNP

    Cococure replied to midwstrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am at a state school in Ga. and it's not perfect by any means but I can say I am learning because 1) I had great preceptors who were MD's so I had to step my game up because they were used to PA...
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    How to be a successful NP/NP Student

    Cococure replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The role of a NP is different from that of a RN. I would suggest you learn your RN role first because there is a steep learning curve when you are a floor nurse. After you are confident and know what...
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    How much should I review A & P before starting Nursing in the Fall?

    Cococure replied to MAJCAC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would enjoy the time you have and relax, chill etc . When school starts you will be learning in a different style. A&P was memorization, nursing class are how to apply the knowledge you have...
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    Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    Cococure replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I 1000% agree nursing can be very gossipy ...just be professional and keep it moving....just choose carefully the information you divulge. For example I am married with 2 kids ..husband is a nurse as...
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    Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    Cococure replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    If the comments they are making makes you feel uncomfortable...just say so and let them know your limit. Also for whatever reason females nurses tend to flock to male nurses no matter if you are gay,...
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    Disappointment in NP Program

    Cococure replied to naptimeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hey Naptime, I feel your pain and trust me many other students do as well. I am at a brick and mortar school as well and the semester before I started clinicals we were informed that they no longer...
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    Spring Arbor University (SAU) - FNP

    Cococure replied to midwstrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All programs are structured differently...and until you have a signed contract for a clinical sites it just a potential...the school may not even approve the site for numerous reasons. You seemed very...
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    Passed AANP 3/25/19. Study Tips.

    Cococure replied to haruko_joolie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats to all those who passed! My school has us doing the Fitzgerald review and it’s great but it is a lot of information. The Leik review is great as well, my question is how many hours a day...