mss6721

mss6721 has 14 years experience and specializes in ER, ortho, tele, PCU, GI.

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1. Realizations of a new NP

   mss6721 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you both so much for your words of encouragement. I start my first FNP job on Monday in Family Practice and I feel terrified and excited at the same

2. What is/was your job going through grad school?

   mss6721 replied to 403RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I'm working 3 12's in an Urgent Care setting and I go to school part time. I have been able to apply my didactic and clinical experiences at work and it has really helped pull it all

3. I passed!!

   mss6721 replied to delilahgirl's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Congratulations!! That's

4. Passed ANCC FNP today

   mss6721 replied to rmicu's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Congratulations!!! And thank you for the study

5. working full time during clinicals

   mss6721 replied to LookForward's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I am over halfway through my clinicals. I had enough vacation time stored up that I have started taking one day of vacation every other week and this will get me through graduation. I have no choice...

6. Clinicals for family nurse practitioner...

   mss6721 replied to trein's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   At my school they are required to all be in a primary care/outpatient setting. My instructors really stress trying to get in to see the patient and do everything we can. It really depends on your...

7. How old were you when you made the choice to become a NP?

   mss6721 replied to mmcc26's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I started the FNP program at age 33 and I'll be finished next year just after I turn 36. I wouldn't recommend waiting too long if you know that's what you want to

8. Anyone NOT work during NP program?

   mss6721 replied to MarBug7's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I don't have the luxury of quitting work because my husband is self-employed and I carry the family benefits, but I would LOVE to be able to focus only on school! I started with many classmates who...

9. Professional/Personal relationship with patients

   mss6721 replied to mammac5's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I think that once the provider/patient relationship is over, there is no reason you can't be friends with them after discharge. Since you said you won't be involved in his care after discharge, this...

10. Working during school?

    mss6721 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am currently enrolled in the FNP program part-time at UTA and work full time (3-12 hr shifts). I have taken pedi management and I'm currently in psych management. I will take adult management and...

11. Taking a semester off...

    mss6721 replied to RachelLee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    At UT Arlington, I was told that the administration will grant you "two long semesters" to take time off once already starting the program. The semesters do not have to be taken