bbcewalters

bbcewalters NP

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  1. Ancient certificate trained FNP now wants MSN. Suggestions?

    bbcewalters replied to fairwind's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think this is a special circumstance that you should contact the school you are looking at to attend. There may not be a specific program set up for you however perhaps just an MSN in education...

  2. Too early to apply?

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello everyone, I am a current FNP student and I will be graduating in May 2017. I am constantly reviewing my job market and I am wondering, when should I begin to apply for jobs? Recently I have come...

  3. Help! I am desperate!

    bbcewalters replied to Winterblue09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Good Luck! You must be in an acute care program. Do you currently work in a hospital? Contact the education department and see if they have any

  4. ANCC Tips

    bbcewalters replied to Mechelle925's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would do a search for this as there are many people who have posted post test tips..... good

  5. Online FNP Programs, Spring Admissions

    bbcewalters replied to Mercymercy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a current student at CSU and I graduate in May

  6. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    bbcewalters replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will graduate from CSU in May 2017, I have only 17 in my cohort....I am SHOCKED you have 50 are they all FNP students or is this the mix class of

  7. What Online FNP Program did you choose?

    bbcewalters replied to ash12345's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I attend Columbus State University (Georgia). The program is online, however it is small, there are 15 in my class currently. This school is veteran friendly and inexpensive. It is also a "real"...

  8. Too early to apply?

    bbcewalters replied to bbcewalters's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jules, Thanks so much for your insight. I currently have pretty sound feelers out at two of my previous clinical sites, with both verbally offering future employment. However this opportunity seemed...

  9. Passed AANP FNP Exam today ;)

    bbcewalters replied to Melody007_FNP-C's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congrats! I hope to be in your shoes in

  10. First week of NP clinical! HELP!!

    bbcewalters replied to RameyGurl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for the Tips BostonFNP.... I knew that....just didn't write it

  11. First week of NP clinical! HELP!!

    bbcewalters replied to RameyGurl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So I am guessing you are with an MD. My first family practice rotation was very difficult at first. Listen carefully to the way the PA student interacts with your preceptor and mimic.... I know my...

  12. Do You get Upset When you are Called a Physican Extender

    bbcewalters replied to AAC.271's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I was at the Doctor's office today and there was a sign I had never noticed before.....NonPhysician Provider NPP.... talk about confusing if you just look at the initials...... However PROVIDER is the...

  13. Help! clear things up for me please

    bbcewalters replied to PrincessAlexiss's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would like to add to the above poster they are correct, however, there is an Emergency NP program out there. From what I can tell it is new: This is from Emory's Website.... The Emergency Nurse...

  14. HELP

    bbcewalters replied to JulieRN25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First off, WOW really sorry! I graduate in May so I have not taken boards, however I read many hints on here. One that really stuck with me was making sure you can out loud verbalize certain...

  15. In desperate need for a NPPreceptor. Please help. For Western Washington- Puget Sound area

    bbcewalters replied to RNmeee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Buyer beware, While your comment maybe/is completely true I do not see how it is at all helpful to the OP! You have a person who is already desperate enough to be looking for help on an anonymous web...

  16. Online FNP program from abroad

    bbcewalters replied to linloo89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am going to comment like everyone else and say WAIT until you get to Germany and make sure you can find preceptors. I know many nursing spouses that could not find RN work in Germany so I would...

  17. Need some advice

    bbcewalters replied to Mhsrnbsn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just called offices cold. I did have a ready resume to send to offices if they requested one. For most people the hardest areas to find preceptors are Peds and Women's health so start early. If you...

  18. ANCC fnp exam and cranial nerves

    bbcewalters replied to jump2thamoon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have not taken either test YET however I don't think they use the CN names that would give away too much info :)..... Just the number

  19. NEW Grad FNP starting in immediate care clinic.

    bbcewalters replied to FNP23's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    IMHO this is a really bad idea if you have no ER experience. However, it is my understanding that these clinics usually run off of protocols and you are only going to "see" certain types of problems....

  20. Columbus State University Fall 2016 Applicants for online Family Nurse Practitioner

    bbcewalters replied to Missy BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not sure what "site" you are referring to. You should already have access to "go.view" through Columbus state. Your classes will not be loaded until the first day of class. I'm sorry I can't remember...

  21. Documentation Reference

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi everyone, I will be graduating soon as an FNP, however, I am looking for a good book reference for documentation (SOAP notes, H & P) I have Bates, but I'm looking for others. I am finding that...

  22. Online FNP Programs, Spring Admissions

    bbcewalters replied to Mercymercy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I found preceptors through contacts that I have made as a nurse. I also found contacts by cold calls and reaching out to offices.... good

  23. New NP Student

    bbcewalters posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello Everyone, I am in my first "real" semester of FNP school. I mean real because I took one class over the summer, however this semester I have 3 classes, Patho, Health Assessment, and Clinical...

  24. New NP Student

    bbcewalters replied to bbcewalters's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi Camwill, I posted this originally last year. I have finished my first year and I am now working on my last two semesters. I can't wait untill May!!!! I'm not gonna lie and say it has been easy...

  25. New NP Student

    bbcewalters replied to bbcewalters's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have rented the majority of my texts....at the end of class if I decide that I want them as a reference I buy them.....There are PPTs and some online lectures however the bulk is from your