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  1. Passed ACNP exam today

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

    Congratulations Patrick1RN! It's a great feeling isn't it? Were you bouncing off the walls like I was? I had to go shopping, lunch, you name it...it was exhilarating. Thank you for sharing your...

  2. Passed ACNP exam today

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

    Thanks for all the congratulatory notes. I just wanted to thank everybody for all the support they gave to me through the last few years. Sometimes I just lurked other times I would voice my...

  3. need advice

    lifelong replied to pedspnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Voice the same. I would have a honest conversation with your existing chair and explain (which I am sure you have) your need to graduate in May. So map out a plan and graduate in May with a thesis...

  4. Getting through NP school

    lifelong replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After rereading your message Tweety, I am not sure I helped you. I know having similar feelings and just did what I had to do to survive.

  5. Getting through NP school

    lifelong replied to Barinbass's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Twenty, I understand where you are at. I just completed an ACNP where the professor prided herself in teaching NPs like she taught medical students years back. She would say our last name, we...

  6. Question for those with education benefits

    lifelong replied to Kristiern1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I receive $2500 and 1 week of

  7. Pepid vs. epocrotes, vs. skyscape

    lifelong replied to emtneel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated 3 weeks ago and trying to get my act together between transcripts, ANCC application etc.. I have only used lexicomp, which seems very cumbersome from a standpoint of having so many clicks...

  8. Elements of collaborative agreement?

    lifelong replied to ghillbert's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi there, Four elements I have included in mine were: 1) Statement of Services - CNP services (assesses/treat) and prescriptive authority (general statement about having a COA and ability to...

  9. How you pay your MSN tuition?

    lifelong replied to greenland's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Greenland, For my MSN I received a research assistantship. This meant I was the research clerical person for my professor's projects. A little bit of a pain, BUT, I got full tuition, stipend and...

  10. NP in neurosurgery group.

    lifelong replied to kevagonia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    hmm, interesting. I guess it shows the various areas NPs can go into and how the roles are utilized. The opptys I presented before are that opptys, I am now going through the interviewing process...

  11. NP in neurosurgery group.

    lifelong replied to kevagonia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Like I said, I am humbled by the opptys presented to me. I will graduate with my ACNP, but I have been a NP before in another specialty years ago (neonataology)and was "grandfathered" in. I am back...

  12. How do (or did) you study?

    lifelong replied to daydreamer7130's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Something that has helped me during a rough period was a study partner. I chose someone who always had it together. That way you can talk it through and hopefully realize what steps you’re...

  13. Rehab RN before FNP school?

    lifelong replied to QueenBar77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you feel this is where you want to be then I say just go with it. The year of Rehab experience gives you a wide range of adult diagnoses, but little pediatric experience. Can you take classes...

  14. Rehab RN before FNP school?

    lifelong replied to QueenBar77's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sorry this response is for the next

  15. NP in neurosurgery group.

    lifelong replied to kevagonia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Kevognia, I am a student graduating in 3 weeks. Just my comprehensive final awaits me. I have been interviewing and have an offer with a neurosurgical group. I split my final practicum between...

  16. Failed ACNP

    lifelong replied to Occam's Machete's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am very excited for you. Congratulations...job well

  17. potential job conflict

    lifelong posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    OK, I am going to vent here. I have been working on securing a position with a hospitalist group after graduation. The response has been favorable and they are currently looking at the feasibility...

  18. potential job conflict

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

    Thanks David, It's hard to stay objective when you're the one in the fire. I have class today and will see how that goes. I appreciate all the comments and support.

  19. Took the ANCC FNP Exam Today...

    lifelong replied to lsutigerrn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Way to go! I am very happy for you -

  20. potential job conflict

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

    All I can say is thank you for all the responses. I am pretty upset and hurt and honestly can't believe I have to deal with this. I think I am going to respond with the phrase, "Are you asking me to...

  21. potential job conflict

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

    I guess I am struggling because my program director knows how much I want to end up working with that team. I have a real shot, did clinicals with them, kept in contact with them and they appear...

  22. Best Schools for NP Programs?

    lifelong replied to NStiger88's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently interviewing for an ACNP position with a local Neurosurgical group who uses NPs in the OR as RNFA. They are willing to put me through the additional training (on their dime) and have...

  23. How to find your niche?

    lifelong posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am confused and a little nervous. My ACNP director has mentioned to think through where I want my last clinical to be...in hopes of landing a job. Right now, I am not sure where I want to land,...

  24. Clinical scenario Acetaminophen overdose

    lifelong posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, I have one for you guys, I am in clinical doing my thing...and I get an acetaminopen overdose through the ER. I have spent the last few days researching this...trying to learn/understand and...

  25. Clinical scenario Acetaminophen overdose

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

    Thank you MagsMom, I am taking in as much as I can...and really needed help understaning this concept better. Thank you. I learn so much from this forum and hope to add light and help others as...