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    For the ACNP's, why acute care?

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

    I just graduated from my ACNP program June 1st and once I pass my NP exam I will be working as a Hospitalist NP at a large teaching hospital. I chose ACNP over adult or family NP because working in...
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    How long did it take to schedule your NP exam?

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

    I applied with ANCC. I know that my school sent the official transcripts and all the necessary documents, because I put them together once the school gave them to me. I know my application is totally...
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    Curious...using the title "Doctor" for a DNP...

    christvs replied to justme1972's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I agree with you. You make a valid
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    I made my appt for the FNP exam

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

    Good luck on your exam! :) I am just wondering: how many weeks did it take from the time you mailed in your application to take the exam until they got back to you saying you can now schedule your...
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    Help I Failed!

    christvs replied to mp478's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm sorry that happened to you. Good luck to you in your studying. I feel your pain because I am preparing to take my ACNP exam as soon as I hear back that I can schedule to take it, and I know how...
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    So let's say I quit...

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

    How did it go? I hope everything works out for you, no matter what
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    So excited! New NP position at our hospital!

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

    That is so great! I know just how you feel: I totally love the whole idea of Hospitalists.
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    Just accepted an NP position!!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I graduate from my ACNP program in 2 weeks, and yesterday I was offered a position in Hospital Medicine-which I interviewed for last month. I am sooooooooo excited because I have been in love with...
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    Just accepted an NP position!!!!!

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

    Working in Hospital Medicine just means that you specialize in taking care of hospitalized patients-& I won't be working outside of the hospital, like in a clinic or elsewhere. So in other words,...
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    Just accepted an NP position!!!!!

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

    I definitely will post once I start (August 25 is my starting date!!!). I can't wait! :) I just came back from a 2 day ACNP review course-still hard to believe I'll be an NP soon.
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    How did you study for the NP certification exam??

    christvs posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am graduating from my ACNP program in less than a month, and am planning on taking my certification exam in July (assuming all the paperwork does not get delayed, etc!) For all the NPs out there,...
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    What "matters" to employers when looking for an NP job

    christvs replied to Rn-08-NP10-ToBe's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, each employer is different of course, but just so you have an idea of what they might look for: I am a new grad NP and just accepted my first NP position (yesterday!!!!) and the hospital that is...
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    job offers

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

    Why not take the NH job since you love geriatrics anyways and want to work in it eventually? I agree that it is kind of scary to know that you'll be the only provider there when the MD is not there-I...
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    PLEASE SHARE YOUR WISDOM about NP school

    christvs replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have a PDA, but I actually rely more on my datebook (paper version) to stay organized and on top of things. I write everything in it: when things are due, when I'm working, in class, clinical, job...
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    PLEASE SHARE YOUR WISDOM about NP school

    christvs replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well since today was my last day of my ACNP program (I graduate next month!!!!) I feel inspired to share some wisdom with you. :) My advice to you would be to be very organized (although nurses...
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    Accepted a job offer

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

    Woo-hoo!!!! Congrats on your new job! It really sounds great! :) And geez, I'll take the hot weather! I live in Mass and it's been so darned cold lately!
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    Over Educated, and under experienced??

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

    I say go ahead and get your DNP now if you want to. Why not? I don't think more education is ever a bad idea! :) Also, if you want to teach as a full professor at the university level one day, you...
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    NP program applicant needs advice!

    christvs replied to NPs4health's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    For my NP program I met with the program director and she asked me questions such as: tell me what your RN experience has been like, why do you want to be an NP? What are your strengths and...
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    VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

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

    Daisy, that whole situation you were in seems so unfair. I'm glad you got out and now get to have some fun on your vacation. I bet your next job will be so much better. :) Good
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    Passed the AANP exam

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

    Congrats!!!!!!!!
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    Medical Missions

    christvs replied to MiaKeaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, can I ask what you did when you were in Zambia? I just came back from my first mission trip to Guatemala, and am eager to think about future medical missions!
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    Anyone ever join a medical mission trip?!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in General Nursing

    How funny the way things turn out. I am the one who originally posted this thread and said I was going to go on the mission trip to India/Tibet this June. Well, that fell through, and I was so...
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    Passed the ANCC Family Nurse Practitioner exam!!

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

    Congratulations!!!!! Woo-hooo!!!!! That is so awesome! I have a few questions, since I am graduating in two months and will be taking my exam in 3 months hopefully. I know you took the FNP exam, and...
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    Too soon to get excited about potential jobs?

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

    I don't think it's too early to be looking for potential jobs. How awesome that you are being offered positions already. :) I think doing clinicals where you are considering working is a great idea,...
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    Doctoral degree to become an NP???

    christvs replied to VickyRN's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I will be graduating from my NP program in 3 months and cannot wait to start practicing as an ACNP!!! But thinking about the future, I am probably going to pursue the DNP because I know in the future...