christvs DNP, RN, NP

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    Yeah for Me! I passed ANCC FNP today!

    christvs replied to newgradfnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That is so
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    ANCC NP certification exam study tips

    christvs replied to Vanfnp's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I used Sally Miller's ACNP review book & I attended her review course. I also used Barbara Todd's CD for practice questions. Thirdly, I used Barkley's audio CD & review book. I studied for 6...
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    Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I passed my ACNP exam this morning.
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    I scheduled my ACNP exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Yesterday I finally was able (after 7.5 weeks!) to schedule my NP exam!! I am just about completely ready to take it, so I decided to take it on July 31st. :) I cannot wait. I am now excited to take...
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    I scheduled my ACNP exam!!!!!!!!!!!!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    thanks. i cannot wait to take it so i can finally put the review books
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    Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi Joan, I just checked the website just now and I am still not able to schedule my exam yet. I don't even want to call ANCC anymore. I am so tired of hearing "Not yet."!!!! Ugh!!! It's been nearly 8...
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    Who went to Fitchburg State College?

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi, that's great! So you must be starting your senior year this fall, right? I thought FSC was a great nursing program. :)
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    Hospital NPs: What's your specialty?

    christvs replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduated from an ACNP program and will be working in Hospital Medicine as a Hospitalist
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    Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Joan Z Congrats!!!!!!! FNP!
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    Eligible to take NP exam but still can't schedule it....

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I called ANCC a total of 5 times just yesterday because everytime I talked to one person there she/he would refer me to another one! They all told me different things too. Very frustrating. One told...
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    ACNP Test

    christvs replied to nangus's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats, NP!!! :) That makes me feel better to hear that you thought the test was fine and you used Miller, Barkley and Todd because I have been studying from exactly those
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    Can NP work right after passing exam

    christvs replied to jillbug's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congratulations!!! Way to go!!!!
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    How did you overcome the "Imposter Syndrome"

    christvs replied to mom and nurse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You will do so great in your NP job! :) I think it is only normal to feel weird at the beginning. And please feel free to write all about your new job here. I want to hear details on what you do. I'm...
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    Things to do while waiting to schedule your NP exam....

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Ok, I know I am getting impatient, but I mailed in my application 6 weeks ago today and still nothing. Ugh. Anyhow, this is for everyone in the same boat as me. Here is how I have been passing the...
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    RN jobs in Worcester

    christvs replied to nurse_haika's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try the umass web site. Go to http://www.umassmemorial.org and click onto careers. Good luck. I have been working as an RN at UMASS Memorial for 3 years now and think it's a good place to be. Hope you...
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    Can NP work right after passing exam

    christvs replied to jillbug's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Jillbug-good luck on your NP exam next month! :) How long did it take, in weeks, to hear that you could schedule your exam after you mailed in your application? I mailed mine in (for ACNP) exactly 6...
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

    christvs replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats!!!! How awesome!!!! Can't wait to join you! :)
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

    christvs replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Congrats Johnson!!!!
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    Do you think NP's are "midlevels"?

    christvs replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Even though I don't really use the term "midlevel provider", that is what NPs are. We are neither staff RNs nor physicians, so we fall somewhere in between. However, the way I really like to think of...
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    Who is currently enrolled in a post-Master's DNP program??

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Ok, or is anyone enrolled in any kind of DNP
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

    christvs replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am going crazy here, I have been waiting for 5 weeks to hear back from ANCC and still nothing. I'm so frustrated. I called them 3 times now and it didn't help of course. I keep checking my ID #...
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    general NP career questions

    christvs replied to Nurse Man-ingitis's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree, if you want to work in the ICU setting, definitely get your Acute Care NP certification. Good
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

    christvs replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Joan Z, how long ago did you mail in your application? I agree with you; I don't know what the heck is taking so long! It's getting very hard to try to distract myself with other things too, because...
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

    christvs replied to johnson0424's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I wish more than anything in the world (see how sad my life is right now, lol :) ) that I knew when I am taking my NP exam. It's been almost 5 weeks now since I mailed in my application and I am still...
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    NP Salaries Realistically and grades!

    christvs replied to ncaru01's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think we are all going to tell you that your salary as an NP is going to depend on a lot of things: the area of the country you are in, the institution, your years of experience, etc. etc. I live in...