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    What items/tools/stationery/gadgets does a student NP need?

    zmansc replied to 2015's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would suggest you post this question on your schools forum/whatever for existing students to help with. It will vary from school to school. It will also change as you go through the program. I would...
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    How did you find NPs to shadow?

    zmansc replied to izalou's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, I think there are dozens if not hundreds of threads that give suggestions on this. A search on the website would probably give you alot of suggestions that would be beneficial. I think you can...
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    No teamwork in ED

    zmansc replied to hella_RN's topic in Emergency

    I definitely think it has to do with your place, and what the crews are like. I have not seen a reduction in teamwork. My ED has really good crews where like NurseOnAMotorcycle describes, the crew...
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

    zmansc replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    goofeegirl - Sent PM with a couple links for you to
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    Frontier Nursing University

    zmansc replied to MystyqueOne's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Blanoni, I concur, call or better yet email FNU with your specific question. Also FNU has a facebook page where they answer questions quickly. I'm sure they can get you the information you need. FWIW,...
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

    zmansc replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    TX RN, I'm familiar with the state, and there is alot to see here. From Taos (beautiful artsy, skiing community in northern NM) to Albuquerque (largest city in state) to White Sands National Monument...
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    Humor me

    zmansc replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    What did the provider put on the t-sheet? What was the dx on the admitting orders? Is the pt having active inflammation at this time? It sounds like the ct showed the pouches diverticula so the...
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    Anyone interested in moving to New Mexico?

    zmansc replied to TX RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, nursetim has obviously had some bad experiences in NM. That is too bad. I have had excellent experiences here and never seen the issues he brings up, but at this point I'm still an RN and a NP...
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    Otoscope/Opthalmoscope Required for NP program?

    zmansc replied to C40FNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It was not required by my school. We had to have access to one, so most of us worked out an arrangement with our employer to use one when needed. There is nothing wrong with purchasing one, but if you...
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    Anyone work with NPs who deal with actual emergencies?

    zmansc replied to rse3's topic in Emergency

    In my ED the NP/PA sees the majority of the 4-5s, a fair share of the 3s, and 1-2s when the doc is unavailable or overloaded. FYI, My facility is a rural ED with 10 bed, one doc 24x7, one NP/PA
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    Becoming a new grad NP at my current RN job?

    zmansc replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't have first hand experience, this is something I've been thinking about and discussing with a couple of FNP/NM friends of mine. Both are dual accredited but mostly work as midwives. One worked...
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    needing new computer

    zmansc replied to Road2CNO's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First, I would wait until you are accepted into a program before purchasing anything for that program. Different programs may have different requirements. My program for example does not support macs....
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    Shadowing

    zmansc replied to adlomu120's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I shadowed both NPs and PAs in gen practice, a PA in ortho, and a NP in nephrology. It helped me determine that I wanted to become an NP, and certain aspects of various practice options I liked/didn't...
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    Cheapest NP Program ... period

    zmansc replied to Oakley44's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My spreadsheet was also specific to just a few programs that I felt met my specific academic needs. The first thing I had to do was create a list of schools that met my academic requirements (online,...
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    Looking for adn-FNP online program with a low GPA

    zmansc replied to Newnurse29's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Each program/school calculates the GPA a bit different. Some schools use the higher grade when someone retakes a class, others do not. That is a school specific issue. I would not retake classes...
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    Which NP specialty to choose, and how long should I wait to go onto my NP?

    zmansc replied to flyaway home's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I recommend spending the next few years while you are finishing up your RN degree getting your feet wet in as many different settings as you can (volunteering often helps you get a better feeling for...
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    Can a School Nurse become an FNP?

    zmansc replied to uthscsa2011's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As TashaLPN2006RN2012 mentioned the 2015 date is a "proposed target date". There is very little that indicates anything will change on that date. That doesn't mean that it won't change at some point,...
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    Just how do we find preceptors?

    zmansc replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    BostonFNP, I completly agree that quality clinical preceptors settings are vital, I'm sorry if my post didn't make that clear. I would strongly advocate for whomever is researching programs that they...
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    Just how do we find preceptors?

    zmansc replied to ChristineN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not sure I agree with that HealthyNurse. First, the whole argument that it's bad that nursing allows/requires [many] students to find their own preceptors, as if this is a bad thing. I live in a...
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    What to carry to hospital clinicals

    zmansc replied to kathrn99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Interesting. First, I haven't gotten to that point (clinicals) yet. But if I was rounding at our hospital I would definitely not be taking a full sized ipad. My hospital has nothing that can run on an...
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    Masters degree then FNP/DNP?

    zmansc replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    tony55, I would suggest looking into other programs that take into account only the last xxx classes when they calculate your GPA. I would also suggest talking to the recruiters/advisers of some...
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    NP program vs DNP program

    zmansc replied to Road2CNO's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I would also suggest researching what you want and what it is going to take to get there. Make a plan, research programs, then determine what it will take for you to get accepted. If you want a DNP,...
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    Will my original GPA from first degree come back to haunt me when applying to NP?

    zmansc replied to Medic362's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think it's program dependent. Some programs will want you to take a GRE if your GPA is below X, some will not want to talk to students with low GPAs, some place a higher emphasis on your...
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    ACLS - Nursing Student

    zmansc replied to thelittledoe's topic in Emergency

    I did it between my first and second year in nursing school, helped a bunch for me. However, I was an EMT and worked in a cardiologists office that summer (they paid for it), so I was actually quite...
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    Planning early - advice would be appreciated

    zmansc replied to fetch's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't think it's going to be a situation where one size fits all programs. As was mentioned about I remember seeing several programs that would take non BSN BA degrees on a case by case basis. How...