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  1. Is LTC a good option for me during FNP school?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi everyone- i am here to get some honest feedback about this. I am in the middle of FNP training and have about 2 good years left before I am graduated and have my boards done. that said...i have...

  2. Hospice/Palliative NP - which academic track?

    BirkieGirl replied to INN_777's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i would probably go FNP because, sadly, kids can be referred to hospice services too...having the training for ALL age groups would be applicable. i have a classmate in FNP program planning on the...

  3. which MSN to finish?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am working towards my MSN and RIGHT NOW planning on going the ed/admin split route. in my current role, the degree wouldn't take me much further, but MAY help me get further into my industry later...

  4. What do FNP students do during clinicals???

    BirkieGirl replied to DeeRN,BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    at my school it's mostly doing what the preceptors do. in the office setting, it's doing mostly very detailed assessments, H&Ps, dictations, simple office stuff like mole biopsy or skin tag...

  5. Nurse Portfolio Question

    BirkieGirl replied to CCuser's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    my hubs is a teacher and has one online. there are MANY free services out there. you can scan in/upload all your 'stuff' and it drops into pages. pretty handy...i'm used to 'portfolios' being married...

  6. Is it worth it?

    BirkieGirl replied to Anna_TomicalRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    age brings BOTH experience and wisdom. i was an RN for 18 yrs before i was confident enough to go back. there are MANY non-traditional type students in our class and many in their 40s and 50s. it's...

  7. Kids and FNP program..do-able???

    BirkieGirl replied to DeeRN,BSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    not sure about actual pregnancy, but doing school with kids IS do-able. i have a pre-schooler who demands a LOT of attention, and a tween who is in middle school and I'm working 40 hr job AND going to...

  8. Time spent studying while in NP school

    BirkieGirl replied to OBigdog26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I also work 5 days a week, M-F 8-430. i take 7-8 credit hours per semester and have two semesters plus about 600 more clinical hours to go. i am fortunate that each semester, on whatever night my...

  9. np school

    BirkieGirl replied to фpigeongangф's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    i will be happy to give you some insight...NP school is tough. it's a LOT of info, in a fairly short amount of time, and generally unlike PA and medical students, EVERYONE there is already practicing...

  10. Fertility/IVF nurse practitioner

    BirkieGirl replied to Knights Nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i am still in school but i can tell you that I saw a fertility NP MANY times between 2001 and 2002, when the fertility team finally was successful for me, then again from 2009-2011. I LOVE my...

  11. MSN ed- are you happy with your degree?

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am stuck between which MSN to finish and THINK i have made a very informed decision to finish my MSN-ed. I am currently in a job that I really really like, and although the MSN would not help me...

  12. Strange requests from patients

    BirkieGirl replied to pedspnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    lolololol!!! thank you all for a MUCH needed good laugh

  13. Passed ANCC 1st try!

    BirkieGirl replied to Fnpatlast's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    all good to know! i have Barkley CD and book set and have started listening (18 months left in school), but EVERYBODY who seems to be successful with the ANCC on these forums seems to recommend...

  14. Favorite Clinical Apps -- Go!

    BirkieGirl replied to edmia's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Epocrates and Up to

  15. NP with pension retirement plan?

    BirkieGirl replied to kellyjnurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    also keep in mind that just because you have a pension, it may not be there when you are ready to draw it. just ask the thousands of white collar General Motors guys in my neck of the woods who...

  16. Rural Texas job market?

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

    thanks for replies to both. good things to

  17. Financial aid question

    BirkieGirl posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Everyone- does anybody here know anything about PLUS loans and exactly how they work? I was told that you can use them for cost of living expenses, etc. However, when I looked them up online, the site...

  18. NP and CRNA program combined

    BirkieGirl replied to guest769224's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I can't imagine there would even be this type of program in existence- two completely different

  19. Words of wisdom?

    BirkieGirl replied to CMBPRN82's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    stay ahead. organize your life while you have a chance to, including deep clean house, etc. make sure you are in a job that will work with your school schedule demands, or align yourself appropriately...

  20. Canned from the pill mill...I mean, pain clinic. Starting my own clinic, need advice!

    BirkieGirl replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    SO happy and proud of you for moving bravely forward! take advantage of unemployment for a moment, which will help clear your head AND allow you to focus on your clinic. i agree, get the NPI, still...

  21. Nursing Educator Salary

    BirkieGirl replied to fbhopern's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    isn't this sad? truly. you would think that the people preparing the next generation of nurses would able to afford to live on ONE wage, the one they likely spent tens of thousands of dollars to...

  22. What would you do?

    BirkieGirl replied to EMEddie's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PA. if you don't desire the aspect of your own practice, and the medical model is more appealing, then PA is the right

  23. Canned from the pill mill...I mean, pain clinic. Starting my own clinic, need advice!

    BirkieGirl replied to mountainaireNP's topic in Advanced Practice

    though I am still a NP student, i would suggest to get in touch with the manager of billing departments for large practices around your area. network through them and find out about the certifications...

  24. When should I start a family?

    BirkieGirl replied to nyc2011's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i agree that it is certainly ok to ask about other's experiences! personally, i don't really work with anybody else on my same professional path, so these forums are invaluable to get ideas, bounce...

  25. When should I start a family?

    BirkieGirl replied to nyc2011's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    just don't let your age be a major factor. i fought infertility from the age of 25 and ended up with IVF at 28, then fought again through multiple failed IVFs in my 30s and was blessed with a domestic...