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1. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   No tips if you are doing in on campus. But I heard from another student I work with that it was great having the class on campus. They really work with all the students. Good

2. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Where did you guys get the physical assessment kit?? I am already done the class but have never heard of the assessment

3. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Any SJC students or graduates. Did anyone take clinical and theory together along with the capstone?? Wondering what they thought of the challenge and were you able to get all the work

4. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Norik95, Yes finding preceptors is a challenge!! My advice is to find them early and book them for each rotation, it is difficult and one little snag can affect your class/clinical line up if you are...

5. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Debs17, You need a total of 45 clinical hours. The online assessment course is ok, again I think I would have learned a lot more from the on campus opportunity. However, I know that is not an...

6. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Thank you

7. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   IdahoFNPstudent I am actually emailing one of the directors today with that same question. If you do not find an answer by the time I receive a reply I will post what I was

8. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes, if you have all of your preceptors lined up. Depending where you live its not that easy if you are competing with surrounding

9. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

   RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Yes, you need to average 16 hrs a week. It cannot be condensed. But I am sure if you had 1-2 weeks with three days they would accept that. My clinical days are averaging from

10. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Norik95. I cannot give too much feedback because I just started clinical a week ago however, I work 2-12 hr shifts a week along with clinicals. I can foresee there being challenges balancing school,...

11. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Marianasnp, Thank you for the input! I will do that.

12. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Marianasp, Did you complete your capstone during the last semester with clinicals and theory?? I was planning on that however, haven't heard anyone's experience doing that. If clinicals/theory take up...

13. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Marianasnp, Thank you for the feedback and advice! I will be taking both classes together as well. Goodluck with the remainder of your clinicals and taking the boards!! Your almost done...that must...

14. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    vkirby, How were the classes along with the clinicals a lot of busy work?? Any advice you can give since I am only starting my first round of clinicals? I know you mentioned you did not wait for a...

15. St Joseph's College of Maine FNP program students

    RN-In Maine replied to LJames13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Tracey, How long did it take for you to be able to sit for the boards after graduation?? I have heard school stretch this process out as well. Thanks for your