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  1. FNP school and pregnant?

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I used an in home daycare for the first few months, but I had only one child then and my daughter only went 1 day/week so I could devote that day to school work. We were lucky enough to have the help...

  2. FNP student graduating in May

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in my second to last semester of an FNP program and I am becoming increasingly concerned that I will not be able to find part time employment from the start. I'm talking 20 hrs max/week. I have...

  3. discouraged FNP student

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I gather this may be soon, but had my first day of clinical yesterday and am feeling a bit discouraged. My preceptor explained to me that she loves her job as an FNP, but that the work load and the...

  4. discouraged FNP student

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your response. It makes me feel

  5. Taking Advanced Patho This Summer!

    Cindy-20 replied to erivet92's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I too recommend reading the Cinical Patho made ridiculously simple. It was a nice refresher and supplement to reading materials during the course. One big tip...don't get behind on the

  6. question to NPs

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am starting the journey towards obtaining my FNP next month and have a couple of questions for NPs out there. About me: I have a 4 month old and am able to work from home part time doing Quality...

  7. NP in MA

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For NPs in Massachusetts, what is the market like for new FNPs? I've searched for jobs online and there are not many I could find. Is part time work readily available? How is pay? I'm trying to make...

  8. question to NPs

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your posts. Alicia777, it's nice to hear from someone who was in similar circumstances that was able to complete the program and still maintain all of your other responsibilities, etc....

  9. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Does anyone out there have any pointers/advice for someone who is going to start NP school? Is there anything in particular I should be reviewing? My background is L&D and Quality/Risk...

  10. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It would have been nice to some how "ease" into the program, but my first course is Advanced Pharm. It's nice to have a bit of break right now, but I think it's making more anxious than at

  11. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks for your post BirkieGirl! You give me hope! It's refreshing to see someone doing it with 2 children and succeeding! Sometimes I wonder how I'm going to be able to balance work, school and a...

  12. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Funny, I have that book on my nightstand and have been reading when I have an opportunity ICURN7!

  13. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll definitely take your advice, thanks! I feel like I'm overloaded between work and baby now. Nevermind, school in addition to everything. Thanks

  14. starting NP school

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'd love to take a vacation and relax, but my 3 month old won't allow for

  15. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been researching the FNP program at UMass Boston and considering applying there for the Fall 2014 semester. It seems like the best financial decision, but I have not heard much either way...

  16. Case manager to FNP

    Cindy-20 replied to CommunityOB's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I say go for it if that's what you want to pursue...I myself had 5 yrs of L&D experience and 4 yrs working in Quality and Risk Management and took the plunge and applied to FNP school. I was...

  17. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lindeezi, just curious as you are attending UMB now, approx how much is cost per yr for part time if that is what you are doing.

  18. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did you get an email regarding orientation in August? This is the only information I've received to

  19. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It's unfortunate that they don't help much with finding a preceptor, but I hear many schools in the area are that way also. I'm actually going to defer until 2015. Would like to start this September,...

  20. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Also, does anyone know if UMass assists the student in finding a preceptor when the time

  21. UMass Boston- is there smething I'm missing??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Wondering if you ever got a package from UMass Boston? I just sent in my deposit check and wondering how the admissions office is with communication,

  22. Looking back, would you obtain NP credential??

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For the NPs out there, looking back, would you do it all over again? Ie. Go to NP school, study hard, etc...The realization that there will have to be sacrifices, etc, going back to school with a...

  23. Looking back, would you obtain NP credential??

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The reason I posted my initial question/thread is because I have wanted to become a nurse practicioner for many years, but life got in the way. I finally decided to apply to an FNP program in...

  24. FNP school and pregnant?

    Cindy-20 replied to Cindy-20's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    All is well, thanks. My husband and I have decided that it is best to defer my FNP acceptance for this Fall until Fall 2015. With that said, my plan is to take a couple of courses in the Spring....

  25. flexibility

    Cindy-20 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Working as an NP, how flexible is your schedule? I'm hoping to work part time after graduation NP school, but wondering if the opportunities are out there. Do you feel like you have that flexibility...