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Hi! I am a new FNP grad with 5 years of varying pediatric RN experience. I recently applied and completed some initial interviews for a school based NP position. I have found little information on school based NPs and would appreciate any insight or experiences in this area... the good, the bad, etc! Thanks

Thank you everyone who participated and showed interest in this survey. Here are some interesting results from the survey: Only 55% of nurses felt safe at work, and 62% well-informed. 69% of respondents felt emotional exhaustion and 75% reported physical exhaustion often or always. Female, inexperienced, younger nurses, and nurses working in critical care or emergency departments had higher levels of burnout; however, pediatric nurses reported the highest levels of burnout. Additionally, nurses with greater than 10 years of experience reported feeling the lowest levels of administrative support overall. Based on the results of this survey, communication should be made clear, and nurses’ safety should be prioritized in the inpatient setting. Administrative support should target efforts on experienced nurses. Pediatric nurses reported the highest levels of burnout but not the lowest level of administrative support among specialties. Therefore, it is likely that there are numerous factors related to burnout. In general, nurses reported high levels of burnout, but not low quality of life. This demonstrates that nurses are feeling burnout but are still managing to cope in their personal lives. Designing healthy and safe work environments, aimed to reduce burnout, is essential to maintain sustainable nursing practice even amid a pandemic.

Hello, my name is Casey and I am a DNP-FNP student at the University of Arkansas. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched the lives of all nurses, whether working directly with COVID-19 patients or not. Nurses are considered one of the scarcest resources during this pandemic and protecting their well-being is paramount! I am conducting a survey on the impact of administrative support on RN well-being during COVID-19. The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of administrative support on RN well-being during COVID-19 to improve workplace conditions for RNs working during a pandemic. There are many recommendations for healthcare leaders during this time, but the implementation and effect of those behaviors are unknown. Your participation would include completion of a survey on your demographic information, burnout, well-being, and administrative caring behaviors. The participant’s information will be kept anonymous and results will only be shared in an aggregate form. Participation is voluntary. Refusing to participate will not adversely affect any other relationship with the University or the researchers. Will you participate by completing this survey? https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nmMTdHnPOeiy0t Contact Information: Principle Investigator: Casey Fox University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing 606 N. Razorback Rd. 1-479-575-3904 [email protected] Co-Investigator/Faculty Chair: Kelly Young, DNP University of Arkansas Eleanor Mann School of Nursing 606 N. Razorback Rd. 1-479-575-3904 [email protected]

You will get there. You're doing all the right things. Everyone asks questions. MUCH better to ask questions than to be unsure and potentially cause patient harm. Nursing skills can be learned and taught, but compassion and caring can't. Think of three great things you do in a shift for every negative, but reflect on how you would have liked to do things better and then tackle that the next shift. It was about 8 months when I started to feel comfortable. One day at a time and you've got this!

Being a new nurse is SO hard! But you have to give yourself a break. Give yourself at least one year in your current position. I used to do a quick review in the car ride home of all the good things I did at work and the things I would have liked to do better. I also made a conscious effort to process emotions before walking in the door (before taking out on loved ones). Hang in there and it will get better. If after 6 more months you don't like it then consider switching and you will have a year under your belt, which looks better than 6 months. Also, consider taking a few days off to help relax.

The timeline of an ABSN program is just insane! As an NP student, I can tell you it is not as "difficult" as undergrad was for me, but that's because you already kinda speak the language. In NP school you're learning a new role and information needed to complete that new role to the best of your ability (advanced pharmacology, clinical practice guidelines, advanced skills and assessments, etc). The difficulty is finding enough time in the week to work full time, take 3 classes, and complete 16-20 hours of clinical. But since you completed an ABSN program you probably have excellent time management skills that will certainly help you in NP school.

I'm an FNP student currently and completely relate to the preceptor struggle, especially those specialties! If you aren't passionate about peds or womens health and those are causing the most headache, switch. If you would only want a career in adult primary care I would say you'd be just as marketable, if not more so, than an FNP student.

I agree with above posts. As a current NP student I understand the struggle with preceptors, but this is too important for her to not address. Call and email her, but if there's still nothing I would go to the clinic. Is this a preceptor the school assigned to you? If so, I would definitely contact the school after calling and emailing.

UF requires a GRE score

I applied to the FNP track!

As a student in anatomy now, the sooner you can start the better. Coloring books can be helpful if you're a visual learner! I would recommend just spending a little time each day going over it. That really adds up and will help you a lot. There are also some great youtube videos that help you learn the difference between left and right bones! Best of luck

There are an increasing amount of hospitals "phasing out" nurses with associate degrees, meaning employers want you to already have a bachelors degree or go back to school for one. I understand your hesitation, but heading on the bachelors path will be more beneficial to you whether you decide to be a nurse or not.

Hello everyone! I am currently a pre-nursing student, fortunately already admitted into the nursing school. I've heard in some areas it can take months to find a job after graduating. Therefore, I am looking for any suggestions on programs, activities, and aspects in general to get involved with that can enhance a BSN resume. Thank you!