Dragonfly2014

UMAshtangi, what healthcare system is this and where?

I passed on 1/31, thank you God!. I also wanted to give some recommendations to those still studying for boards 2017. The last ANCC FNP exam was updated February 2016. Everyone's recommendation was helpful while preparing for the exam. My study plan was three weeks studying 4-5 hrs a day, some days less, somedays more. I did all EXAMEDGE 2500 qs, but I think 10-15 would have been sufficient. ExamEdge was not reflective of the exam, but it helps you build endurance. I would probably recommend the Qbank from Hollier. I reviewed Leik Qs, Hollier, and Barkley. Two days before the test, I did an APEA predictor and my score was 67. A day before the test, I did the three quiz pack from Hollier (very helpful). It showed me what I needed to review. Two days before the exam, I also listened (fast forward) to all of Hollier's lectures. I also reviewed the qs on Leik one last time. Test day: I used the highlight and strike out functions and skipped the ones that I had no clue about by flagging them. I also flagged the ones that I wanted to review just in case. I took my time to make sure I did not autopilot answers and misread questions. The test was 50/50, heavy on research, leadership, professional roles etc. Non-Clinical: I devoted 70% of my time for the clinical content and about 30% to the non-clinical. For the non-clinical I used Leik's content, and supplemented with Ch.2 from ANCC manual. But, Leik is sufficient. Good luck!

MSN programs are usually two years full time, and some BSN-DNP programs are three years full time. It depends on your goals, what do you want to do in two years as opposed to three years. In the end, I think you want your DNP, so might as well get it done now than later.

Has anyone passed the ANCC FNP 2017 version yet? any differences than from the comments made for 2016?

There is plenty of job market for NPs and it continues to grow. The projected job growth is similar to PAs. I disagree with your professor, his statements are biased and not grounded on any evidence, just personal opinion. You can view stats on the U.S. bureau of labor statistics.

Hello, Close to Austin, try Communicare, they have PNPs, family, and Women's health NPs.

Yes, go around lunch time, you can ask front desk when they go to lunch and speak to the manager and/or doctor for a few minutes. You can always drop your resume and follow up with a call as well. Doing the cover letter and resume has worked for me as well for smaller type of clinics.

Hello Sara, I would suggest emailing APRNs from your local and state NP website/group. Calls never really worked for me, instead I showed up with my resume to clinics or asked to speak with the administrator. There were times where getting past the front office was my major challenge. Network and find out where other students are getting their hours. For the most part, my program allowed for MDs to be preceptors, 75% of my clinical experience was with MDs. It was harder to find NP preceptors and they often said no. Good Luck!

That's a very good passing rate, how many tested?

Kaplan is better than HURST, I recommend Kaplan and follow test taking strategies. Kaplan also has a book for NCLEX test taking strategies.

Have u tried the ANCC instead?

This is an ego issue, she as the manager feels she is above you. The problem is your role needs to delineated by the MD. You are a money generator and she makes sure that the billing gets done, but she can't bill unless you work. Your very important to his practice, he needs to sit down and have a discussion with the manager, unless he doesn't value your work. Maybe then, it's time to move on, this will impact his practice and revenue.