AnnieNP MSN, NP

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  1. Congratulations on getting into Nursing school. I was more afraid than excited when I started nursing school. The same with Graduate school, only then I was terrified!! It was all worth it. Wishing...
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    Last semester and losing my drive

    Take a deep breath and give yourself a huge pat on the back. Be sure to give yourself frequent breaks when studying, get up / stretch / walk around for a few minutes. You can do
  3. Be honest with your preceptors and ask LOTS of
  4. After almost 20 years I went back for my Masters. I am now an Adult Nurse Practitioner and I love it! I do sometimes miss the hospital, but not too
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    Would you have gone to nursing school....

    YES, absolutely I would do it again. I had 20 years experience in the ICU / ER before going back for my NP. The only thing I would do differently is get my NP sooner. I do love the primary care...
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    My own family is the PITA in the hospital

    Oh Ruby, I know it isn't supposed to be funny, but your post made me laugh out loud! My husband (a physician) was that family member when our dog was sick!!!!!!! I was so embarrassed and felt...
  7. You have received great advice here. I don't have anything new to offer, but I do want to wish you well. Trust in yourself, if you are willing to do the work you will succeed. I look forward to...
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    Too old?

    Agree, not too old. If you go back to school, in a few years you will be a nurse. If you do not go back to school, in a few years you will not be a
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    Occupational Medicine

    I think you will be doing a lot of drug
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    Help for a co-worker

    Sending healing
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    Accepted my first position!

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Poor selection of plus size scrubs

    Check out Amazon.com scrubs!! They carry hundreds of brands /
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    It Gets Better...Right?

    Consider your first year on the job as your last year of school! Yes you are working, but you will be learning a great deal. Good
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    Too Much On My Plate

    You definitely have a lot on your plate!!! I have no practical advice, but just want you to know I had a student (I was her Preceptor)a few years ago in a very similar situation, and she finished!! It...
  15. I went back at 47 and graduated with my Adult NP at 49!!!! I have now been working for 10 years and absolutely love it. I only worked part time while I was in
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    Preparation for AANP exam-- HELP!

    Congratulations on passing
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    I'm worried...

    I'm so sorry, sending healing
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    Can i bee a nurse if ...?

    YES, YES, YES, you can do
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    AANP exam in 10 days!! HELP

    No advice, but good luck. I did the Fitzgerald live course and felt very prepared for the AANP boards (over 10 years
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    Extremely Sore Feet!! HELP

    Definitely get an appointment with a Podiatrist for a proper exam. As others have suggested, you may have a problem that can be
  21. I Precept for NP students in NJ, and the only school that routinely arranges things for the student has been Georgetown for the past few years.My students from other schools have been the ones to set...
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    How to confront a disrespectful professor

    Do not "confront". Get the work done and move
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    Why all the drama with nursing?

    A great response is "that doesn't work for me". Nothing else, no excuses, don't give them anything else to read into
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    Clinicals what do you think I should do?

    I would make the drive, next semester you may not find