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  1. Pls advise! Windows vs Android/iPhone for student NPs

    newFNP2015 replied to RNinNYstate's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I will be graduating in December and have had android through the whole process. I use epocrates pretty heavily, but the rest I could probably do without. I have an iPad and like it, but just like the...

  2. Completely lost and in need of help

    newFNP2015 replied to Keeka_Prenurse13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As far as the doctorate by 2015 for NPs, this is no longer the case. Originally, the powers-that-be would have liked that to be a possibility, but the reality fell short due to timing issues and...

  3. Searching options for FNP degree

    newFNP2015 replied to biloxigal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    When I was applying, I found that the University of South Alabama had a BSN to DNP program for FNP which gave you a masters after 2 years and did not require you to reapply if you wanted to take some...

  4. Clinicals: FNP in pediatrics or OBGYN

    newFNP2015 replied to Urtania's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I worked with an FNP at a community based maternal child clinic for OB. I see FNPs mostly in the community clinics and pedi clinics that are associated with hospital systems. If you are set on...

  5. Always on the border of failing... need some help

    newFNP2015 replied to lalamcd's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did not like the Dunphy text. However, I used it when I needed it and it generally answered the question I had. I use a 2010 Fitzgerald book that I got for cheap at the beginning of my program....

  6. FNP to DNP, really?

    newFNP2015 replied to SMFNP2014's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think it depends on the institution and the degree of which you would like to teach. I was under the impression that you generally have to obtain one degree higher than what you want to teach (i.e....

  7. What do you fellow NP's think of this?

    newFNP2015 replied to ruralmed's topic in Advanced Practice

    Up until a few months ago, I thought mid-level was just the reality of terminology. I read a post on the APRN forum which made it seem otherwise and that it was taken as derogatory. I have heard this...

  8. Aspiring NP, but scheduled for a 2016 BSN graduation

    newFNP2015 replied to paddye's topic in Advanced Practice

    DNP is recommended to be the entry-level for APRNs in the future, but 2015 is no longer a realistic goal as there are not enough BSN-DNP programs to produce APRNs at a desirable rate. As I've learned...

  9. NP Specializing in Cardiology - Out of Scope?

    newFNP2015 replied to Plbe's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm not sure which state you are in, but I probably agree that it will depend on your level of training and self-education through CMEs etc. From what I have also read/heard, FNPs are being ushered...

  10. FNP or PNP

    newFNP2015 replied to jcubb's topic in Advanced Practice

    FNP will cover pedi and women's health which seem to be more of your interest. You will have to do clinical rotations with adult male patients, but that is not to say that you necessarily will have...

  11. Mandated or ??

    newFNP2015 replied to Amerk's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This is a difficult rumor. It has been going around among my colleagues for a while now and I am slowly trying to dispel it. The above posters are correct that it is not yet mandated and will not be...

  12. Anybody run into problems with preceptors because they are from an online program?

    newFNP2015 replied to xtclass08's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have not been turned away or chastised for being from an online program. However, a few of my preceptors have expressed worries about the amount of online programs and whether they are training...

  13. Internship vs Clinical

    newFNP2015 replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have heard the last semester of clinicals called multiple things such as capstone (mostly undergrad, but I've heard it), clinical practicum, internship, etc. It is probably just your school's...

  14. online np program

    newFNP2015 replied to lmarti10's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My program is 18 months (5 semesters, full time [avg 11-12 credits per semester], minimal breaks) at a good cost (around 25k when all is said and done). I get my preceptors assigned by the school...

  15. How does your program verify clinical hrs?

    newFNP2015 replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We use typhon to track hours and log patients. We have a once per semester site visit from faculty and our preceptors sign off/evaluate us twice at which time we have to express how many hours we...

  16. Stupid Questions, can someone help?

    newFNP2015 replied to kuhaines's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Variations in pay are likely related to your area. In my area, ER pay is approximately $10-15 more per hour, but would likely require 10-12 hour shifts, weekends, call, holidays, sometimes varying...

  17. NP- worth the time and $$?

    newFNP2015 replied to edg0902's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not sure to whom you were referring with your response, edg0902, but I never intended for my response to be rude. My intention was to provide advice about what to consider when making the decision...

  18. The waiting game, when is it okay to check in?

    newFNP2015 replied to BostonRN13's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For interviews (school, work, etc.), I always make it a point to ask about timelines at the end of the interview. I tend to have anxiety when I have no idea when I should expect to hear back and/or...

  19. NP- worth the time and $$?

    newFNP2015 replied to edg0902's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree with some of the above posters that it really depends on your goals and work satisfaction. NP vs RN is very different in role and the decision should not be made about $$. Yes, you can make...

  20. Clinical attire

    newFNP2015 replied to MILOBRI's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We are required to follow facility policy and include a white lab coat. Depending on the rotation, that is either business casual or scrubs with the white coat. I've had a mixture and most places...

  21. AANP Retest CEUs

    newFNP2015 replied to bebaRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't finished school yet, but I know that I often look at the materials on NetCE.com (helpful for studying). It states that their courses are approved for ANCC and would assume would be viable...

  22. fnp

    newFNP2015 replied to rmv223's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I encountered a similar harassment agenda with a school when I first started considering NP school. It sounded nice up front, but after I learned the price and based on the level of "follow up"...

  23. internship supervision by preceptor

    newFNP2015 replied to dimama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As I am a student rather than a preceptor, I can give you the other perspective. I think it depends on many factors. Factors I have seen: The preceptor's level of experience in practice and in...

  24. FNP Resources

    newFNP2015 replied to gregmRN890's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I use a few apps to keep up with recent news and articles. The apps I generally use are Clinical Advisor, The NP Journal, and Consultant. None of them are "game changers" by updating guidelines and...

  25. Being both an NP & Chiropractor

    newFNP2015 replied to kansasdc's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It is my understanding that you cannot have an active RN or APN license while also maintaining your DC license. This is hearsay from chiros that I have met and have talked about wanting to become...