Happynurse12

Hello All. I’m struggling if whether I can sit for this cert or not. I’ve worked in ambulatory care for 6 years now. Started in primary care but moved to patient education and health Promotion. A lot of my job is focused on improving HEDIS metrics and coordinating pt education. Where I struggle is the 2000 clinical hours. ‘Clinical’ is subjective and I even emailed AANC for a better definition and they replied with the criteria to sit for the exam. My job requires an RN license and everything I do touches clinical practice. I do not have consistent face to face interaction, I am behind the scenes so to speak but get pulled for pt care as needed. Any help is appreciated. I’m probably overthinking this but I want to make sure I’m eligible. Thx

Thank you all!

@sleepwalker I was today years old when I learned there was a correct format.

Hi All, I recently completed my MSN in nursing education. I've seen different credentials after people's names and wanted to ask what is correct. Is this degree notated as MSN only ir MSN-ED? thanks

Lindsay, I’ve been doing more research into the hour issue and found some programs will give credit for certifications and projects. I’m currently looking at university of Colorado.

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My MSN only required 120 clinical immersion hours. Most DNP programs I look at require 1000 total hours to complete. Most assume the MSN student completed 500 hours, so I run into the situation where I am deficient. My concern is that I might need to do more immersion hours to successfully complete a program. I’m completing a specialization in education and looking at finishing my DNP in leadership.

Has anyone started a DNP program with less than 500 clinical hours? If so, what program?

Has anyone completing Or currently completing the OSU DNP executive track program? I have questions about the immersion hours. Thx

Nurse 1, step 1, looks like 51k.

Jeck are you staying federal or leaving all together?

Does anyone currently work in this position? What is a typical day? I'm currently looking at local positions and I'm extremely interested in learning more. Thanks.

I'm a vet as well, that's what makes it difficult. Most of me wants to stick it out in hopes I can make a change but a past of me wonders if that's possible.

Have anyone left the VA and been happy with their decision? I'm sick and tired of caring for people in such s broken system. Would love to hear success stories.

Wow peds oncology. God bless you. I could not do it. I would cry everyday. I I think im burnt out. Patients drain me and so do the providers.