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So, am I correct that in Florida you need to renew your APRN license every 2 years (same CME requirements as RN) and then renew your board certification every 5 years? That would mean every other re-certification you would need to renew license 3 times within that period. Also, want to make sure I am not reading this wrong. To renew your board certification with ANCC it is not just CMEs that are required but an additional requirement must be met as well? https://www.nursingworld.org/~4ac164/globalassets/certification/renewals/RenewalRequirements

Yes, the FNP classes do count towards your CME for the general requirements, but of course you still need to take the usual HIV, Domestic Violence, Medical Errors, Laws, Human Trafficking, etc. in addition to general requirements. At the end of the day, it is just a minor inconvenience. I need to complete these quick CME and pay the fee to renew RN license and once that has happened apply for APRN. I thank the people who were able to let me know this.

Well, doing it for the first time and when your program just states you need to pass your boards and get DEA number to practice one takes them at face value. Also, when getting your RN license all that is required is that you pass your NCLEX. So, assuming it was similar to RN license process it is easy to see how one can be confused and assume the ANCC certification exam was all that was needed to acquire your APRN license. For example do you need to maintain your LPN license to apply for RN one? No, because the RN supercedes the LPN and is redundant to have. So, one could assume the same for APRN license. You needed to be an RN practicing to get into a NP Program and been one and passed boards to become NP. So, it seemed a bit redundant to require it to apply for APRN since the other requirements supercede it anyways. The only reason I didn't bother to renew was because my license expired August 31 and I took ANCC exam before end of August and received certification begining of September. I assumed since applying for higher license and with certification and graduation FNP program would be that was required and seemed redundant to pay for CE and license renewal just so I could apply and pay for APRN application. Jeeze, not everyone has the answers to all things. Sometimes people are misinformed or using other similar experiences as basis for their decision. Should have some empathy for these people, like nursing has taught you, by just pointing them in the right direction instead of subtle insults like a few responders have done.

Well if you can apply for both at the same time, wouldn't that mean you didn't have an active RN lisence since you are applying for both at the same time? I hope this is an option so I can just supply them with the info from accredited program and board certification so I don't have to purchase and do the CME for RN renewal and cost to renew just so I can acquire the APRN in order to use the board certification to practice ?

So, I need to reactive my RN license to apply for my APRN license? Seems kind of redundant since the one you are applying for supercedes the RN. I hope that is not the case that I need to reactivate the license just to apply. Seems like a waste of money since it lapsed within a month of FNP certification and to have to do CMEs and pay for RN just so I can swap it over. Ugh. Really wish this was conveyed better by our program. All they mentioned was go pass your boards and apply for your DEA # would of been helpful to let us know the smaller details.

Hello everyone. I just passed my ANCC board certification exam and received my certification letter in the mail. However, my FNP program was not very clear on the steps needed to be able to practice and work once graduated. They only told us we needed to pass the boards and then submit for drug prescribing lisence, but nothing else. So, I had some questions on the next steps required to practice in Florida and renewal requirements. 1) What do I need to be lisenced to practice as an FNP? Does the ANCC board certification grant us our lisence number? Do I still need my RN license and the FNP-BC is tacked on? I ask because I was under the assumption that once passed the boards we receive a license in similar fashion to passing NCLEX. Because of poor communication I let my RN license lapse a month ago because I thought it would become redundant and I'd receive a new one for NP. 2) Our program said that once we were board certified we need to apply for our DEA license in order to prescribe. However, they gave no further information about how to go about doing that, the site to apply through, or what info is required in order to be approved. 3) Finally, Florida's website concerning FNP renewals was a bit confusing, and other classmates weren't sure exactly on requirements either. I know every 5 years you need to complete CMEs in order to renew, but wasn't clear if CME were the only requirement or if we needed to teach/mentor/patient hours in addition to the required CME. The website gives a bunch of subsections, but didn't make it clear if they were other options for renewal or they were required to renew as well. I am both excited at becoming board certified, but panicking because due to poor communication with program and our final semester being interrupted due to pandemic that I may not currently have the requirements to practice since I thought we only needed to maintain RN license if we intended to practice at that level. Thanks for the help.

That thread deals mostly with how to be courteous when doing the procedure. I know where the locations are when the patient has a flat chest for ecg and cardiac aulsculation, but women with bigger breasts kind of displace where you would normally listen or place leads. Like the tricuspid location is 5th intercostal space on the left side but breasts tissue is raised there. Same with mitral location which is same area more left of the sternum near the Nipple. However, this area in the female can be greatly raised and displaced. Do you just put the stethoscope on top of the beast tissue in the general area or lift the breast? Same with Erbs point. For the leads does V3-V6 all go under the breast fold?

Hello everyone, While going through nursing school most text diagrams and mannequins show male anatomy. This includes cardiac aulsculation & respiration aulsculation locations as well as 4-lead and 12-lead ecg placement. Women with larger breasts tissue can displace the location where you place the stethoscope or ecg lead. Does anyone have any diagrams that show female anatomy on where to place the stethoscope and ecg leads?

Hello Everyone, I completed my ASN degree at the end of 2014 and was licensed early 2015. My end goal is to become a FNP so I immediately entered an accelerated RN to BSN program and completed it in August 2016. I would like to apply to NP programs but, most are requiring post RN experience to be considered. I enjoy primary care and outpatient positions and was never really comfortable during my clinicals in acute care setting on med-surge floors. I would like to work in a setting similar to something I would be doing as an FNP with regard to primary care/outpatient setting, however I am having trouble finding work as an RN in positions other than acute care in hospitals (ER, ICU, Med-Surge, Tele). I was wondering if anyone knew of other positions besides hospital care that hired nurses? Another issue I am running into is that most jobs I find online (indeed.com, career builder, etc) want RN with at least one year experience. This is an issue since I am a new BSN nurse and haven't worked formally in the clinical setting yet. What would someone suggest in my position? I know I need to work something not only for money, but also to show to grad programs what I have been doing since my degree. I have completed a wound-care preceptorship pre RN and briefly worked with gerontological drug research company (conducted physical and cognitive assessments, phlebotomy, drug administration, etc). I would just really like to work as RN outside of Hospital/SNF experience, but don't know if that is possible.

It's been a big change for me. Most of my time is spent studying Nursing Process I. You have a lot on material to read and try to absorb then material. Then go over teachers power points, and then making notes and taking practice quizes to help study. I feel like it's not enough and keep going back trying to get every detail. I haven't gotten much done else besides class and studying atm =P

Does anyone know what the "Evolve Student Life Resources" is for. I have a link and a code on our BC Online and wasn't sure what this was used for.

I thought day 2 was when we needed all the linen things like towels, wash cloth, twin sheets, pillow case. Also what were these Modules she spoke of that we didnt buy but could download?

I am a bit confused since there so many links and pages and they weren't to clear or stated deadlines. What nursing materials do we need to buy? All I saw was Stethoscope, Bandage Scissors, Penlight. I saw someone mention sphygmomanometer. Was this a part of required materials as well? Any others? Also kind of confused what is due when. I saw we have to fill out a bunch of forms for the Hospital portion of clinicals, We need to complete 3 assessments on D2L orientaion. Is there anything else I am missing that we need or is due? Besides reading up on lecture/power points before the class =P

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Thank you for clearing this up. I was getting worried when an email regarding classes hadn't arrived yet. So now I know I don't have to worry about it since it wasn't meant for us.

Anyone know any info about North for scheduling? still haven't got anything in email

I'm surprised we are already suppose to register for classes for Fall before we even start summer. Not to mention not a word from Central or North through email...

Anyone from North get this email? I haven't received anything about registration for next semester yet.

Wait? Registration for fall for us is tomorrow or for those who are starting in the Fall? Because I havent received anything my email about that. Also for the supplies we need just double checking before I order them. Stethoscope, Penlight, Bandage Scissors, watch. Anything else?

The medical portion of the paper work has been a bit of a pain. I went and got the TB test and Tetorifice shot and got my titers done. But I need to get Hep B redone which is a series of 3 shots in 6months so I guess the first shot will have to suffice for the paperwork.

I just got done with going to statutory fingerprints. They gave me a confirmation of payment for me in an envelope and a copy of the form I filled out. Am I suppose to add both to the documents or give the one in envelope to the school

Edit: Nvm i found form for fingerprint'

North Campus has a Facebook Group Just search BC Nursing Summer 2013. or PM for link

I also got 2 scrubs and 2 polo shirts. Just incase right before class they run out. What is this jacket you were talking about?

I am going to North. I would call maybe you can turn it in before if you finish early.