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I am studying to become an FNP. I would ultimately like to also become a midwife. Does anyone practice as both? If so, in what kind of setting? How do you incorporate both specialties into your practice?

I am currently an FNP student. I was wondering if an FNP may practice as a NNP? Would a person need to go on for further certification? Also, are there any FNPs would there working in perinatal clinics? If so, I'd love to hear how you like your profession?

I am looking for a Summer 2010 Graduate Level Pathophysiology course online. I was accepted to Clarke College for their FNP Program to start Fall 2010. Does anyone know of a good course online?

I was accepted to UW-Milwaukee's FNP program! I start this Spring!

All of my application materials were submitted to UWM two weeks ago! I am waiting for a reply :) I hope to start the FNP program this spring semester.

Thank you! I really want to work with women, but I have also decided that FNP is the safest and most versatile route to pursue. Now, I just need to make sense of Stats to get into the program

Hey, check out Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. I am submitting my application for UW-Milwaukee still, but I really like the curriculum at Clarke. They are very helpful and easy to get answers from. One of my co-workers is in their FNP program and highly recommends them!

Okay, I talked on the phone on Tuesday with a Doctor of nursing-- Karen Morin-- from UW-M, and she advised me contrary to their website's information. She told me that they would not even look at me until my Stat's class was done. I wanted to take the Nursing Theory course in the fall while taking my Stat's class. Apparently Sylvia Forbes is on vacation until later this month. I left her a message. Have you written an autobiographical sketch yet? I asked Karen how to format this, and she told me to break it up into sub-headings. I did look at Marion's program, but I also want my FNP, not ANP. Karen did mention the DNP program being developed at UW-M, but I am not certain if they are phasing the MSN program out. I live near Madison, and they will not admit any more MSN students since last Spring. Do you know if we will be required to return for our DNP after 2015? I am hoping to get grandfathered in.

Erica! Thanks for this info. I want to enter Milwaukee's FNP program as well. I am enrolled in Statistics as a pre-req this fall. I am waiting for someone from UW-M to contact me regarding some admission questions I have. I sincerely hope that they do not change the program to a DNP sooner than 2015.

Thanks for all of the honest replies. I thought long and hard over moving to NZ, and I am opting to return to school for graduate studies instead. I'm frustrated with the working conditions of a nurse. I love the actual job and helping people, but I cannot know enough about a handful of people and simultaneously meet all of their needs. I wish I could bi-locate, tri-locate, etc. I also have a very deep seated need to know more about my patients' cares and plan them. It seems that as an RN all I do is execute and suggest adjustments. I also got scared about comments suggesting a lack of respect for nurses' input in NZ! I'd feel like a blue-collar worker with no professional skills. I worked long and hard to become a nurse, and I need to feel respected!

I have been a nurse for three years, and I have developed some very destructive behaviors in that time frame. I do feel like a servant to patients and families. I also feel worn out from long shifts, overtime, missing breaks, and a lack of normalcy d/t odd shift times. I have a lack of good coping manifested by bulemia, anxiety, mistrust for most people, and a hard time with committment...Can I add anything else to the list I'm trying very hard to love myself and change my maladaptive behaviors. It is great to know that others recognize similar feelings and experiences. I don't feel so alone.

The CVICU extended a job offer to me this week. I am at a loss right now for a response. I really want the experience of working abroad, and I am in love with the beauty of NZ. On the other hand the comments regarding high cost of living, lack of respect for nurses, high RN turnover rates, and low salary is not something I am enthusiastic about. I am accustomed to US wages, respect, etc. Although nursing conditions are subpar in the states to say the least. I get mandated every weekend to work 16 hour shifts in the ICU, I work 60 hours a week sometimes, and I rarely get adequate breaks for nourishment! I fear moving to NZ to find similar conditions and then not having my support network to fall back on.....Lots to think about. I did write the recruiter and ask to speak to an RN who currently works on the ward. I also asked what the RN turnover rate is. And I would demand that they compensate me for health insurance!!! Otherwise I'd be making nothing over there. Does anyone know of any other hospitals in NZ that they would suggest? What about hospital in Hamilton? Is that a nice area?

Is the pay decent? How is the cost of living? Are nurses respected?

Thank you so much! Every one from NZ has been so nice to me :) I have such a good feeling about moving there to work for a year. I am sure it will be a wonderful experience. I will research the information that you provided me with. If and when I do move, I am sure it will be easy to make friends in Auckland! I really appreciate that you took the time to write such a lovely and informative response!!

Is your friend working for DHBS? I am a bit nervous about relocating across the globe to work at a hospital before seeing it and experiencing it in person. It's difficult to do that when flights are over $1,000! It seems that New Zealanders are very friendly. Do you have suggestions for where to live? Do you know how to find potential roommates?