thefmgirl BSN, MSN, RN, APRN

I am looking at the DNP with Purdue University Global and talked to them. The people I have talked to are not 100% sure of their information. Do the classes where you work on your DNP project count toward clinical hours? I'm looking for programs wher...

Currently per diem in Texas, not a large city at all. FNP working in an after hours clinic (not specialty). Offered $45/hour, but negotiated to $50/hour. No benefits, being per diem, but they have mentioned when the need expands they might hire me FT...

As everyone mentioned, it's completely normal to feel this way. I had many preceptors tell me it would take a year to begin to feel like I knew what I was doing. I worked for a while and one day noticed that when I paged a doctor and he asked me what...

I'm sorry to hear you feel this way, though I'm glad you've come to a decision. I realize you have a family, which impacts your ability to move. However, when I graduated nursing school, no one would hire me. I got lots of interviews, but jobs always...

I didn't see a thread on this already. I'm working on my application right now for the May cohort. I'm thinking I might start in the Fall, but was told that start time received the highest number of applications and that I could delay my start if I w...

Hi icurn3366 Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great. The program is really well done. It's difficult, but everyone ahead of me says Simmons does a fantastic job of preparing us for clinicals and boards. I'm really excited to progress through the progra...

Like everyone else, I think waiting to apply is the best idea. Not only does the experience you gain give you valuable insight into understanding all the conditions/meds about which you learn...but your idea of which NP you want to be might change dr...

Congratulations, jlb1985. That's fantastic that you've been accepted. And yes, I would suggest starting a facebook page. The ones I'm a member of offer valuable advice (both for finding out about which professors to take and info throughout the cours...

Oh, and I signed up just through Kaplans's site: click here

I did the Kaplan class in person. You can do it one of three ways--in person, live on the internet, or recorded sessions. I know myself, and knew I wouldn't study much on my own, so I did the 1-week course in person. It was really fantastic, not bori...

A good hospital will offer you a good mentoring. They want you to succeed and care deeply about patient outcomes. Therefore, you should be paired with someone who will work with you and make sure you feel comfortable before you're on your own. In all...

There are nurses like that everywhere...and people like that in every profession. At my first job, I deviated from a policy because I felt it wasn't in the best interest of my patient. The oncoming nurse told me I wasn't paid to think and they had th...

I used Saunders and the Kaplan review. While expensive, I felt Kaplan offered me a wonderful process for eliminating wrong answers when I had no clue what the question was about. I tend to over think things and second-guess myself. So, having a proce...

I, too, had a previous bachelor's. I started later, and graduate around 36. It wasn't the end of the world, but I understand wanting to get started earlier. I realize you're hoping to pay out of pocket, which I applaud. I was able to do that, and am ...

It can be really hard to transition to a new job as a recent grad. Especially night shift, where you frequently have less support. I have found that patients do tend to remember things differently. It's amazing how you can tell a patient to call the ...

Updating kinda late, but I did get accepted! I'm so excited. I'll be starting the FNP in May, going PT. They recommended that so I could work, but I can't work over here very easily in Korea, so I'm just going to enjoy having some extra time to work ...

Ugh! Yes, I talked to the admissions counselor about an advanced practice nurse who knew me (in school), but since she didn't work with me, it was suggested I use a doc who knew my skills. So difficult. What area of nursing is your experience? I had ...

Phyllis' Mom: How much experience do you have? I have 1.5 years and it seems like so little. I'm working on my final submission stuff. I have the online thing to attend tonight to get my application fee waived. The only issue I'm having is getting i...

I wondered if anyone had some good suggestions for brushing up on women's health. I've begun a job in L&D and wanted to review all the stuff I've forgotten since my OB class. I could always repurchase the book from that class, but didn't know if ...

Klone, thanks so much. Those two books both look great. NurseNora, thank you, as well. I'm already a member of AWHONN, because I agree with you wholeheartedly. Their fetal monitoring books are great, but I'm wanting to brush up more on L&D pract...

I'm NRP certified. While I have not received the email questionnaire yet, I am PALS, NRP, and Fetal Monitoring certified. I also have my RN license BUT it's CO, not CA, and I'm thinking if they hire locals first like UCSD seems to, then I'm out of lu...

I applied on the 5th and haven't received anything yet. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Why do you think it was posted so late, if it's for an August start date?

Roborn, I emailed the recruiter for the numbers. I just happened to know that at least 2 of us were being interviewed for the same two units.

Thanks, karczyn!

Sassy, you are correct. If I would read before I type, I might figure it out for myself For those interviewing for either CCBD or NICU, I have been informed they are hiring 4 in each unit and interviewing 9 for each unit. Given that 2 people (that I...