BritFNP

I am not a CRNA, but my boyfriend is and I have many friends who are (I'm a FNP). You cannot work during CRNA school. This is likely the most difficult APRN program there is. Programs do not allow it, for good reason. You fulfill tons of OR hours and...

You learn everyday. Get your basic processes down. You will see 'new' stuff all the time for a long time. There is no one way to prepare. Just have your resources close by (medscape, apocrates, etc). I just reached my 15 months mark and there are day...

Googling online WHNP program yields many results….drexel university is one that first comes up. Typically for online programs and brick and mortar schools, >600 clinical hours are required. You usually find your own preceptors around your local ar...

This is a huge issue in the rural clinic I work in too. The meth use is insane out here. Over 50% of people seem to be hooked on pain pills or benzos. It is disheartening. I had one patient come in, on the job a pipe had hit him in the rib cage, nega...

It's crazy. I too am from Texas and becoming an NP nearly doubled my RN salary. I was only an RN for four years prior though...

I have without a doubt swabbed the cervix and transformation zone and had a report come back saying "transformation zone not present". My docs always say no worries. If there is cell dysplasia it will come up. I think practitioners know what the cer...

Most people are going to respond saying family NP since you can see patients from birth to geri. The other two limit you.

I agree, that probably means you will be ordering supplies, taking vital signs, doing lab draws, giving injections, all while trying to be the medical provider you went to extra schooling for.

Texas first RN job $22.52/hr, last RN job $28.50/hr first NP job was $40/hr (very low)

This question is a bit confusing. That may be why there are no responses yet. Are you talking about a dual role?

Lots of documenting, but covering yourself means more than ever as a provider, so I don't particularly mind it. I'm a year in as a NP and I've never regretted it once. Can't beat giving orders over taking them. Yes, more responsibility and critical t...

I tell them they scheduled with me, today they would be seeing me. Next time though, as to not waste anyones time, they can schedule with the MD.

I am very direct, many patients have told me, "thanks for not bs'ing me". It's all in your delivery..put it in a way that doesn't say, you're fat - diet and exercise, you've made your cholesterol be out of control - here's this pill. Put it in a way ...

That all depends on if you can find a clinic that is open saturdays. Will be difficult. I did clinicals in Austin and when I couldn't find preceptors I went to Abilene and Albany, tx. Working full time will be fine if you are doing school part time. ...

What I don't understand is we as FNP's learn nothing about laser hair removal in our programs. These big chains promote RN's and NP's as if we have extensive training in aesthetics.

Practicing as a NP is nothing like practicing like a RN, so yes, you will feel like a novice again once you land your first position. You will take an advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology, and advanced pathophysiology again in your progr...

CRNA school is VERY tough. I would be surprised if a 3.0 would even be enough with all the qualified applicants.

It's easy to get burnt out in this area. Why wouldn't we be subject to it?

The only problem I have had are the ones who finally catch me and want to go in depth about their new study when I am busy. If you want to talk for more than 2 minutes a meeting should be scheduled, a lunch, something. My doc has been less than poli...

You cannot prescribe as a student. In texas, even as a "graduate NP", you cannot Rx. We actually don't even have that status anymore. (Do still have graduate RN). You have to have everything cosigned as a student and again, cannot prescribe (you are ...

Except Austin, Tx! :)

I've posted this before, but there is a study out there somewhere that I read while I was in my program on the transition from RN to NP. The study showed the transition is actually smoother if you have no RN experience; you don't have to turn your br...

I have heard it is not easy to switch program to program. Most grad programs will only accept a certain number of graduate level course/hours. If it is same school, I don't think its too big of an issue. Your core courses are the same usually until y...

Would have to know your state? It's totally doable to work full time during your first year. End of second year, clinical hours are increased with heavy didactic. I went on campus 2-3x (skills labs, comprehensive exam, etc) and had two site visits. S...

Hi! I have been a NP for 6 months! RN for 2 years prior to NP school. I always look things up! There are so many different disease processes and medication options, you have to use your resources. I often know what they patient is coming in for gener...