AshleyRN_13

Hi AnonyNurs, As many have already stated, it sounds like you did the best thing. You were put in a very bad situation and you did what was right for you. Having said that, I wouldn't give up on nursing yet. The beauty of nursing is that there is truly unlimited potential. You have already spent one year as a med-surg nurse which really opens up a lot of doors for you. I am not sure what is available in your area, but I worked a long time as an OR and PACU nurse at a same day surgery center and loved it. Easy cases, always a doctor right there to consult, patients coming in were typically healthy. Most cases were ortho related...(carpal tunnel release, single level ACDFs, nerve blocks, etc). Monday through Friday job. I also had a good friend that worked in a pediatricians office doing all the newborn baby weight checks and immunization catch ups for other kids, great environment also. Honestly the options are endless. My point is there is SO much to nursing, so don't think of this situation negatively. Maybe this will open up doors that you never thought were possible and give you a more fulfilled career long term. Good luck :)

Hi gdj, I took the FNP AANP exam yesterday and passed. I used the Fitzgerald online review. I also did the predictor exams with APEA. I found that at least a couple questions on the boards were identical to APEA. I would use both of those resources. I feel like between the two, they covered a lot on the test. Best of luck!

Hello! I just had a question about the formalities of when a NP/MD accepts you as a student to precept. I had a Dr who doesn't know me who was nice enough to say he would precept me this fall. My school hasn't been very good at guiding me during this process. My question is, is it customary to send a thank you letter prior to the start of my clinicals this fall? Or I only send one after clinicals are completed? Should I schedule a meeting or step in the office prior to clinicals? I don't want to be overbearing because I know family practices are busy, but I also don't want to seem ungrateful....just curious as to what the norm is. Thanks!

Hey, I know this post was a while ago. I was just wondering how everyone is doing? I just started the program last semester. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks :)

I worked in a peds office for a year. I ended up leaving because I knew I didn't only want to work with kids. However, I really value the time I spent there. Even in the ambulatory setting I did straight caths a lot on little ones who had a fever of unknown origin and we also did EKGs on kids. The nurse typically did the weight checks on the babies that are fresh out of the hospital. You learn A LOT about how to help new parents with breast feeding and become a great resource. You also learn about assessing jaundice colors and when to send for a stat bili level. We also did vaccines on month old babies all the way to 18 year olds. This REALLY boosted my confidence working with children. I think you should take the job. Primary care is always a great starting point because no matter where you go, you can take those skills with you.