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Hello, it's been five years since I graduated but yes exams proctored, but not all. Not sure what system they used. Hey if so many nurses can further their degree online, you can too. It's lots of writing /reaearch/discussions. Be ready. Find those preceptors waaaay ahead of time and try to find one that doesn't require you to pay!! Not cheap education either so make sure it's what you want. Job market is fair but that depends on where you live. Sometimes, pay is less than travel RN. BTW, consider PMHP-more pay/flexibility! FNP is so oversaturated! Hope that helps...good luck to everyone!

Linda, I did the same explored many schools...Frontier, Rivier inNH, but a friend of mine recommended Herzing. Herzing does give $2000/semester scholarship.... No school is perfect and no matter which you choose, it’s all hard work! Good luck!

Hi Linda, I had a friend that went to the same school and like you transferred. But answer to your question yes I worked 24 hours and for last rotation(because I had 2) I went per diem. I had a baby in last semester as well so yes definitely doable!!!

Thank you! The one who is supposedly orienting me said I couldn’t do Coumadin dosing and bill...how about recommendations from dietician or hospice?

Hi, I’m a new grad and have accepted this as my first job...what drew me in, as mentioned was flexibility. I started 2 mos ago and I feel like now I’m all alone. I don’t feel I was properly trained for this role. They always mention we’re a phone call away..but that doesn’t mean they are always available either. The min I need to see is 15...I’m not making that mark...I’m at a 190 bed facility with another experienced np doing the short term side and I’m doing long term. I think I’ve been taken advantaged off...she now has a 3 day weekend and has let me cover the whole facility twice in the last 3 weeks. I’m so not comfortable with doing that yet!!!!!!! I’m definitely in search for another job!!!! Another thing is As a new grad all this billing bs is driving me crazy!!!! What can I bill in a SNF setting?????? Obviously sick ones, but anything else? Hospice rec? Please helplpppp

Hello so an update: anyone else working in SNF setting? I have a few questions.... will really appreciate if you can dm me

Great school!Supportive staff. Passed boards first time! Good luck everyone!

Hello everyone! I’m a new grad and this will be my first job! I’m orienting first about 3 mos and will be taking over a new facility. I’m nervous as hell, but by orientation so far , it seems doable. Any recommended materials that was a help to you?

Decided not to take any offers...so continuing on my search. I’m trying to get into a residency program instead. I had another offer for 94k plus monthly bonuses...that’s the highest so far.....I just want to make sure I get the support I need as a new grad.

Verene thanks for the response. So the second offer came back and is giving me a quarterly bonus and $50 for orientation....I’ve been applying since February and graduated in December 2018. I’m just eager to start somewhere decent and decent pay .

Hello I’m a new grad as well. FNP to be exact. I hear you as I’m in a similar situation. I received two offers, first was med mgmt in SNFs, which offered $85000/yr plus quarterly bonus (I actually make more as a nurse)?. The second is in psych, in SNFs as well. The second one is ‘pay for service’ which I’m not too familiar with... and they have also agreed to pay 50% if I decide to get health insurance....please explain this to me and which do you think will be best position for a new grad? TIA

We just started bedside report and I am not for it! I see their point of patents getting involved in their care...but I also see HIPAA violation. Most of the rooms at our hospital are not private. If I was a patient I don’t need My neighbor knowing my business! I agree to go in the room and do a ‘safety sweep’ and should be just that.

Hi I’m a WGU grad as well. Graduated with my FNP last December. I was accepted to three schools...so don’t sweat, it wasn’t an issue at all! Good luck!

Hi vitalman I had a friend who attended maryville. She said she loved the program and it's not any different than Herzing...weekly discussions and finding your own preceptors...so again I highly encourage lineup preceptors before even starting an online program...good luck!

Hello, how are classes so far? I'm in my last rotation (Thank God!). Had to take 3 mos maternity leave. Anyway, I hope everyone has lined up preceptors at least 3 mos out! Otherwise, online stuff are a breeze! If you don't have preceptors yet, I recommend Preceptors for nursing students on Facebook. If any questions email me [email protected]. Good Luck everyone! We can do this!