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  1. In process FNP need help with job now

    ryguyRN replied to tjbrin's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have been pleased with the flexibility of my online FNP program at UAB. I only have to be there on campus about 5 times total for my

  2. Weight loss clinic

    ryguyRN replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently doing FNP clinicals at a rural medical clinic with an MD, and they have their own weight loss program. They typically prescribe phentermine for weight loss and patient must have a...

  3. ANCC and AANP Board Exam

    ryguyRN replied to Chris_Tea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My school is requiring us to take the Barkley review, did you find it helpful? I found what seems to be the same program on the elsevier website and it is $196 instead of $275....

  4. Nurse practitioner Salary

    ryguyRN replied to chillnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Advance Healthcare network for NPs & PAs has a good break down of 2013 National salary survey 2013 National Salary Survey Results on ADVANCE for NPs & PAs I would like to hear how these...

  5. ANCC and AANP Board Exam

    ryguyRN replied to Chris_Tea's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What was the exact name of the course on their website that you took? Was it

  6. NP residency/fellowship

    ryguyRN replied to ryguyRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks everyone for the feedback, I agree there needs to be more of these programs set in place. After looking in to the different programs across the country and the ones I would be able to get in...

  7. Anyone use the Barkley Review for NP CERT PREP???

    ryguyRN replied to kellynp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Has anyone lately had success with the Barkley review, was the live course worth the

  8. UAB Fall 2014 NP Programs

    ryguyRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The process can be difficult depending on your area and how many sites there are compared to how many NP students there are. As long as you stick with the criteria they tell you for your specialty,...

  9. UAB Fall 2014 NP Programs

    ryguyRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I find that the program does allow for some time to work and to some degree work at your own pace. And you get out of the program what you put in to it but overall I think it does prepare you. There...

  10. FNP online programs: UAB, Ball State, OSU

    ryguyRN replied to SaraM, RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Time spent studying may vary but it's probably around 9 to 10 hrs per week. But that my fluctuate depending on an exam or projects due

  11. UAB Fall 2014 NP Programs

    ryguyRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    SaraM,RN, yes we have to find our own clinical sites and it is in your best interest to start looking early, a year possibly in advance. I worked full time up until I started clinicals this semester...

  12. Any UAB FNP students/grads?!

    ryguyRN replied to LSweets's topic in Advanced Practice

    From what I have heard, taking the GRE can only improve your chances I think, even if you can waive it. I took it because I had a low GPA. And this is graduate education, so you should be able to...

  13. Any UAB FNP students/grads?!

    ryguyRN replied to LSweets's topic in Advanced Practice

    Most of the lectures are through Collaborate, which are recorded and can be accessed any time after. As far as books Pathphysiology by McCance, Pharmacology by Lehne, Bates' Physical exam by

  14. Any UAB FNP students/grads?!

    ryguyRN replied to LSweets's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am a current UAB FNP student and I am in my first clinical semester. I have been really pleased with the program, the instructors go out of their way to help with understanding and becoming a nurse...

  15. UAB Fall 2014 NP Programs

    ryguyRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Its an online program, so you should be able to check your messages and discussions daily. Assignments are due from time to time and just keep up with deadlines. You know ahead of time what the...

  16. Truth about UAB NP-FNP program

    ryguyRN replied to Ms.Kay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in the FNP program at UAB and I have started clinicals this semester. I can say that UAB's program is a good one. Its not easy as no graduate program should be, especially an NP program. This...

  17. UAB Fall 2014 NP Programs

    ryguyRN replied to scarykarrey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in my second year of UAB FNP program, I started clinicals last month. I have enjoyed the program and have been impressed with my faculty. I have been able to work full time up until now and made...

  18. Anyone Drop out of Online Program d/t lack of Preceptor?

    ryguyRN replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One can get connected with local NP associations and can also try the eNP network, it helped

  19. Affordable Care Act- How it affects NPs

    ryguyRN replied to ickc22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is a trend that I have also seen in southern states like AL, GA, MS and

  20. Tips for new grad looking to be hired into CICU

    ryguyRN replied to bparbra's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It all depends on when and where you apply. The CICU I work at is in a large university hospital and we have a high RN turn over rate, meaning either people are in NP school, going to CRNA school or...

  21. What supplies needed for FNP school :)

    ryguyRN replied to BeeGeeRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Your program will let you know what you will need when you need it but I found the Sanford Antimicrobial guide and Tarascon Pharmacopeia

  22. NP student needing clinicals in the Charlotte, NC area

    ryguyRN replied to caseygilbert22's topic in Advanced Practice

    Try using the eNP network, it helped me to network and I received several clinical preceptors from using the preceptor directory and the access pass. It cost $20 but was worth it....

  23. Raise your hand if you worked and went to NP school full time?

    ryguyRN replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently in FNP program and work full time. I was working nights CICU for the past year but am now working days. I will begin clinicals this January and I will probably go part time in the Fall...

  24. FNP Preceptor needed

    ryguyRN replied to MonTif's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also had a difficult time finding a preceptor for my FNP clinicals, I was able to use the ENP network online and it helped a

  25. Liberty University--Adv.patho & pharm. How do-able?

    ryguyRN replied to Spoiled1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think you mean Jerry