BirkieGirl

I too have a MSN-Ed and the 3P were not included in my program either. However, my school DOES offer them for the FNP track option, so I waited it out and returned to my original institution and am taking them there. I really WANTED to take them thr...

karma- I agree totally with your post. I've replied elsewhere on here, I'm in my 40s and just finishing up too. I always tell co-workers who ask me about school this reply: "The time is going to pass whether you are in school or still working here. D...

I will be 43 this summer and in the last few semesters of my post-Master's FNP certificate. I wish I would have done it a little sooner, but I also LOVE the fact that I have a WEALTH of knowledge base from 20 years of nursing to apply. Many of the co...

Like another poster said early on, many of the pre-req courses overlap so you probably can get at least a few classes under your belt with either path. You could always state your major something like "medical sciences" and just knock out as many pre...

I have just 1 year to go (which in my program seems to go really fast, according to past grads) and I'm just thinking ahead as to which live review course to attend. I have been told that Leik and Hollier are very helpful for AANP, just wondering whi...

I too am a member of Sigma Theta Tau, but as a graduate student. The major benefit that I experienced as a member was being asked to represent my school and present my graduate research a STTI conference. I was very honored and because I'm now consid...

Hi everyone- can ANYBODY recommend a good post grad PMHNP certificate program for me? Needs to be online and post-grad (already have MSN), I live in a rural area and any uni within driving distance of me doesn't have the program. I started a FNP prog...

I have my MSN, want to pursue a FNP certification. Accepted to both a DNP/FNP program and post master certificate program. Both would complete FNP portion of classwork in 20 months, DNP program would require me to go 2-3 semesters more to finish out ...

I was going to say the same thing as the PP!!! meld the two interests and do a direct entry NP program for psych NP. Offers you the work that you are familiar with along with nursing. At it's core though, I am told that most PMHNPs do mainly script r...

there are also options called a 'fast track BSN' program that allows you to finish a BSN in a fairly quick amount of time, calculates other career into the hours, plus any baseline gen ed credits, etc. I don't know exactly how they work but worth tak...

#2 hands down. Paying your own EVERYTHING adds up quickly. I agree with Beth that there is much more room to learn and expand your skills, and you would fall under a hospital umbrella insurance policy, 401-k, retirement, long term/short term disabili...

I am supposed to start a post master's FNP program next month. However, out of the blue a former colleague/doc approached me about a position. it sounds quite appealing (although i'm still waiting to hear back regarding salary). My years of experienc...

Thank you both for your suggestions. The only major issue is that the NP program I'm in requires two very full days of clinical hours every week for 4 semesters, and the job would be a 5 day job without exception. Because we're only allowed to utiliz...

I would like some opinions. I am now post master's degree (straight MSN). I had planned to enter a post grad FNP certificate program next month however I'm starting to have some doubts. It seems like reviewing the job postings on Indeed, my area seem...

EKU has a good reputation from what I've read, and MIZZOU has an excellent program as well.

My school specified APA and wanted 3-5 references cited. I did include a title page and listed references on the very end of it to make sure it fit within the required page allotment. And yes, I was accepted (to a pretty competitive program) and told...

Because I taught the course for years, I'd advise you to look at Dave Ramsey's advice. He actually has a charted example of two men (Ben and Arthur)who took very different routes investing. One guy splurged and spent and finally started his retiremen...

In my facility the Dansko are the most popular, but I have really bad plantar fasciitis in my foot and actually prefer the Aligria brand. Both are super comfortable and have really thick soles. I tried VERY EXPENSIVE tennis shoes for a long time and ...

I took that same route 21 years ago when I was fresh out of school. I went to a large level 1 trauma center and found out after about 2 weeks that it wasn't for me, I just didn't have enough baseline experience to function in an ER. I work in a much ...

Looking for any input from those who are in the program now or recent graduates. Do you honestly feel like you were well prepared for the NP role, and were there any issues with financial aid OR practice contracts when securing preceptors? I have bee...

Hi all, I have had my MSN and want to go back and get my FNP certification. However, the program nearest me is a program that offers the FNP as a post graduate program that runs concurrent to enrollment in the DNP. So I essentially would take one cla...

Great, thank you so much for the feedback! I think that going ahead with the DNP is the wisest decision. Since the program is close to me I'm super familiar with the program and school so I feel like it's the best choice. Plus, it will prepare me lon...

Just looking for any current MVU students who can shed light on the current program. I have a MSN already, would be FNP-C. I did my MSN online and been a RN 25 years-I'm comfortable doing self-driven learning. I prefer doing work on my own and hate b...

Something that a lot of people told me was to purchase a used set of review CDs to listen to while on the road to/from clinical sites. I have the Barkley set and start my clinical semester in fall! Also, I would suggest seriously deep cleaning your h...

I am heavily considering Graceland for my FNP education. I would be doing the online certificate program, I am aware that there is one required on campus visit for the assessment testing. can anybody give me their opinion/experience etc? I would love...