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So I'm in a program currently for FNP. The program that I am in is spaced out so it will take me another 3 years to graduate... Which I don't mind because I'm in no hurry right now. So with the program I'm currently in, I've only completed one course which wasn't too bad and then I switched jobs. The program was covered for by a good amount by my last job but I just wanted to gain more experience else where so I switched jobs. Now with this new job, they cover about 90% for a different school... And only 4k a year in tuition reimbursement for my current school (it's not a partner program with the institution). My problem is that I wanted to go to school for a good cost and I wanted to make sure it is a good school. I also wanted brick and mortar that I wouldn't need to find preceptors. Here are some other factors about the programs: Program 1: -completed one course -spaced out the way I like -well known school in the area with 100% pass rate and 100% of its students working as NPs -program has been running for a while -no longer receiving as much reimbursement for courses -clinical preceptors chosen for you Program 2: -program is new (first class graduates next summer) -would have to be accepted to program (shouldn't be a problem) and hope that the one course I did take ends up transferring over -pay barely anything -courses are pushed together so that I would be graduating earlier and classes are smaller cohorts -clinical preceptors chosen for you I'm torn because of the money, but I don't know if a new school that has a brand new program would be a good idea. Thoughts and opinions?

Since I only work 3-4 nights a week, I workout on my days off. I have over an hour commute to work so I don't want to lose any of my sleep time. Which adequate sleep is also important for your health. I workout on my days off and then I only pack a salad for my "dinner" at work. Sometimes I bring a protein shake if it's only an eight hour shift or as a snack for a twelve hour shift. I find that if I eat a ton of carbs overnight that's when I start to gain weight.

I just finished my first class for NP yesterday. I was excited until I started this class... It was a lot of just writing papers and the professor seemed a little unorganized in regards to following the syllabus. I'm hoping the next class will be better. And I'm truly excited to get out of the busy classes and start clinicals. But I don't start those for another two years. I'm doing a part time class and I only take one course each semester with summers off. I don't mind taking my time. And it makes it easier to work my two jobs doing it this way.

I started a new job a bit ago and obviously I'm the new kid on the block. But even though I'm new to this unit and specialty... I actually have the longest experience as a nurse on my shift. There is one nurse in particular who has been a nurse for 6 months and feels it is necessary to make her voice heard and that she KNOWS EVERYTHING. I'm a very introverted person so I didn't argue back but when she asked for my advice I simply told her what I would do... And then she ignored it. Then when she went to a superior that stated the same thing I had stated and she started to say no one told her that. This particular nurse also had to train me while on orientation one night and I remember going home crying because I was so frustrated. I had to do a "procedure" that she deemed unnecessary and then told me not to do it at all. When dayshift came in and asked why this procedure wasn't done she stated "I thought SOMEONE was going to take care of that but obviously they didn't." I feel as though she is always trying to undermine me because she feels threatened. I'm very humble and never argue but for some reason she feels it's necessary to make me look bad. Why do nurses behave like this? We work in an environment that is stressful enough... Why not help each other?

I'm from around the same area and honestly I would accept any offer given to me. I graduated two years ago and it was hard to find anything, let alone get an offer. I took the first job that was offered to me and now two years later I am switching to my preferred specialty. If L&D is definitely what you want to do then I would jump on the opportunity you were given.

I've worked in two hospital settings that were color coded - one was navy or royal blue and the other was grey or black. The thing that stinks with those scrubs is that they have the hospital logo on the tops so I can't really wear them else where. I also work per diem with kids and with that job I do have some printed scrubs. After only two years of being an RN I have a lot of scrubs. [emoji15] I feel that the printed scrubs are more suitable working with kids, but I also have been leaning towards wearing brighter solids when I work with them instead. The solids make me feel more comfortable and professional. But I don't think I will ever stop wearing Halloween printed scrubs during that time of the year because those are my favorite prints.

It's working now, thank you so much!!

CodeRed5 I appreciate it! But your link doesn't work.

Ours is similar to above but we also have bowel programs for our spinal cord patients who get a bowel program in the morning or afternoon based on what's convenient to them. The program is then based on their injury and how it relates to sphincter control... Some will get suppositories and more and some will just get disempacted.

Are you glad that you got that all out? I don't think that has anything to do with being an "LTC" nurse... I feel those are basic report questions. Besides asking about the admitting diagnosis two days later... But anyways why are you so upset that a nurse wants a fully detailed report on their new patient? I work in subacute and sometimes when patients come through those doors I get NO REPORT and I get discharge instructions that are meant for the patient that just tell me the patient should eat healthier or drink more water... Nothing that is important to me as the nurse. Unlike in your hospital system or whichever setting you work, we don't have the same computer access where we can pull up all of a person's records. Keep that in mind and be mindful when you give report. I don't see anything wrong with what is being asked of you with those questions.

This. You need to sell the experience you do have from rehab. I hardly doubt you haven't learned anything. I was in the same position as you (almost 2yrs in rehab) and I liked rehab but just recently received a job in an ICU. One of the things interviewers are always surprised by are the skill set I have obtained and the ratios I have had... They always note that I have time management skill from my ratios. They are also shocked when they hear the things I have seen. "Brag" about what you do and people will see what you can bring to the table.

I made about an extra 10k from night shift differential and a little bit of overtime. (About 1-2 extra shifts a month)

Hi all, I will be starting a new job within the next two months after almost two years of subacute experience. The floor is part tele, stepdown, and ICU. I was told I would be starting in the stepdown and move my way into the ICU as I become comfortable. I'm excited yet terrified. I want to prepare as much as possible before starting. I only have a 12 wk orientation. So I would like an easy interactive sites or phone apps to work on cardiac meds, procedures, EKGs, and more. I really like things that quiz me to help me memorize things if possible. Also, any tips are strongly encouraged. Super excited to be a part of this new specialty!!

Have you heard anything more? I've been waiting 5 days after a pretty promising interview but the wait is making me insane as well! Good luck!

Hi all! I would like some advice on possibilities I could pursue in my current situation. I am currently enrolled in an FNP program that starts in a few months. I'm starting to have second thoughts about the program. I initially applied because my workplace is paying for almost all of it and I've always wanted to be a nurse practitioner. But I'm not so sure I really want to be a family nurse practitioner. I really wanted to be an acute pediatric or neonatal nurse practitioner since high school. The problem is that for the two years I've been working I can't find a pediatric position. I've had multiple interviews but never get the job. I currently work in rehab and I also work per diem in pediatric rehab and subacute pediatrics. I've worked in pediatrics for the past 6 years (I was an aide before a nurse). But none of my experience is considered acute so I went the FNP route so I could still work with kids. My current idea is to take the classes (I'm only taking one a semester, the classes are actually even more spaced out in the beginning). The first two and half years are basic MSN classes, I figure by the end of that I should be able to decide where I'm going. I'm thinking I should apply to pediatric jobs again to find something in the specialty I want and then I could switch my program to an MSN educator track or transfer to a pediatric NP program. My school doesn't offer many specialties. How hard is it to switch halfway through to anyone who has done it? Should I just put school on hold completely? Or should I continue school and just switch to a different specialty in the future? My husband wants me to continue the program and just finish the FNP program but my heart just isn't in it right now. I really just want to focus on gaining pediatric experience somewhere but I don't want to lose my opportunity since I am this close to starting the program.