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I'm finishing my Primary Care FNP program in June and am looking into additional coursework after I graduate for my Acute Care NP. Has anyone completed a Primary Care program and then went on to obtain their Acute Care NP certification? If so, can ...

I'm sorry that happened to you. Above all, that woman's behavior was completely inappropriate. While working for a while in the ER, I found that when you cleanse the wound w/ normal saline (or pour NS on 4x4 and place on wound for short period), ...

Look for a unit with a good nurse retention rate. If everyone else is happy and wants to stay, chances are you'll want to also.

Three weeks into the second quarter, Pachinko. That's music to my ears.

Hi all, What are some medical-based specialties that FNPs can pursue aside from primary care? I have heard of FNPs in the emergency room/urgent care settings. I'm looking to practice in California and suspect this is state-specific. Thanks!

I've heard a lot back and forth about which subspecialties are open for FNP's versus ACNP's, especially in CA where policies are restrictive. It's good to hear that those positions are available to FNPs in other parts of the country. Thanks for your...

Tasha, I'm not currently working at UCLA but am interested in research nursing. I imagine UCLA would be an amazing place to do this. Do you have experience in the field?

Hi everyone, After a few years' worth of research, reflection, and... overtime, I am about to start graduate school for my Family Nurse Practitioner degree. While I'd like to believe I've thought through many of the things I will face once in gradu...

Thanks so much! That's very useful to know. Do you mean mixing your clinicals all in one semester versus spreading them out over the year? Do we have an option of changing that if we wanted to? I'll be attending UCLA for the two year Masters progr...

I apologize for any inconvenience, ma'am. The pain scale at this hospital cannot exceed the number ten. I told you this when you were here yesterday... and the day before... and the day before..and the day before..

I've been keeping my eye on this forum and I'm sorry to hear about the rejection letters that have recently been posted. I don't know how many applicants there were or how people were ultimately selected, but for those who aren't attending next fall...

It's a very personal choice. It's nice to have some experience under your belt... I would think the more comfortable you are in your nursing role, the easier the transition will be to NP. I waited a while, but others start much sooner and have don...

I'm in the midst of changing over to the CCU after almost 6 years in the ED and I love it! It's not for everyone, but your knowledge base will grow tremendously just by what you said.. "following" the patient. Watching trends, seeing how things are m...

No nurse wants their patient to crash at the expense of a provider that's too busy. In hindsight, you could have phoned the attending for the order before the drug was administered... (in many circumstances, I firmly believe the word "no" really mean...

Haiyen, I have not received anything yet. I'm glad to hear the PA course starts in August. I'm moving from the East Coast and that will give me time to work a few more months before I make my way out. Does anyone know how long the course runs? Good l...

I received an e-mail yesterday from Rhonda confirming my acceptance into the FNP program this Fall. I was at work and tried to maintain my cool when I read the e-mail (total fail). No change on the website as of this AM, though. Congrats all who we...

I'm sorry, sunny. Keep your chin up, schools often look for different things. :) All the best with UCLA's decision.

Side note for anybody that needs a physiology course. I started Intro to Physiology at UC Berkeley Extension. It's a continuous enrollment course that begins when you sign up. You have 90 days minimum to complete the course and 180 days maximum. T...

Hi everyone, I've been an ED nurse for several years and will be cross-training to CCU next month for a full-time position. I'm excited about the change but anticipating a big learning curve. Are there any CCU nurses here that worked previously in ...

lovepeacelove, You can check here: https://www.gradadmissions.ucla.edu/newapp/Login.asp?topage=AdmissionStatus.asp However, I've heard people in past years received a letter in the mail confirming acceptance into the program and the decision had not ...

One of the most challenging parts of the application process for me was taking the Statement of Purpose I worked very hard on for one school and then literally removing 2/3 of it to meet the requirements of another program (and still making sure it f...

You know what they say. You don't know what you don't know. That's why we love it so much when other people (ex: that well known school) remind us.

Hi all! I am moving to Southern California this Summer and applied for UCLA's FNP program starting Fall 2014. I liked a few things about UCLA... ex: how strong it is academically. I also think UCLA has great programs in place for nurses intereste...

I'm currently in the interview process. What I can tell you about my own personal statement was that I did not treat it like a letter and address it to anyone. Similar to an essay, I started it with an indent (no header, they know what they're readi...

Slight edit (where'd that button go?): Mainly, IF the program is offering what you expected (class size, learning environment).