DesertRN2

Evening, There are a few schools that offer specialization in HIV, I just completed the AGNP- HIV specialization program at Duke

Congrats! I passed AANP - AGNP exam today. I found (APEA) Ameile Hollier's live course (videos) beneficial and also AGNP Cert review 3rd ed, premium access, I did about two weeks intensive studying, finished exam 1 1/2 hours

I just graduated from Duke in 12/2018. They have a great distance based program that is pricey. But what are you comparing it to? I also chose them because of their specialty education. I had a job before I even finished my program. I just passed my boards today. They do have part time options (I went full-time, and worked full-time) possible but hectic. Did you look online they show tentative schedules. good luck in you choice. Duke is a great school and has great support and rankings.

Please tell me your not a nurse. or actually use evidence based practice and not your feelings

Yes I am in the HIV specialty as well. Nothing we will see on Sakai until tomorrow.

I got my notifications as well. I understand we cannot get into anything until Wed. I will look for the FB page. Yes there is a book list. message me i can get it to you or FB group. From what I can tell I actually think we really start next Monday

Glad to see others here that were accepted. I am AGNP HIV specialty, any others?

HIV Certification | AIDS Certification | ACRN | AACRN

Just curious, you talk of going into leadership vs. NP because of pay? I am in leadership and realize this is not what I like to do (even though my staff think it is ). I am starting an NP program in Jan and cannot wait to get back into what I came into nursing for the patients not the drama...I say go where you will find the balance of enjoying what you do and pay

I was just accepted into a program with a specialty in HIV, I know I will likely need to move and am willing to do so after graduation. Psych is in great demand, not sure about peds. I would look to many other resources. Search all the facilities and private practices you would be willing to commute to. Don't just look at one resource. Will you be doing family or Adult/geriatric? you should also consider jobs that may not be in the area you choose to specialize in but are there FNP or AGNP jobs available? You can never predict what the job outlook will be in two years when you graduate.

Not sure why it would be moved, Practicing NP's wont look here

why 5 characters and no delete

Thanks for the info, I was accepted into a AGNP program with a specialization in HIV, Big decisions ahead! Anyone else in the specialty?

Sorry not sure how this responds, don't see another message

Got my acceptance letter today!!! Big decisions to make... Anyone else in AGNP HIV track?

Heartbroken?

Any AGNP with a specialization in HIV? It appears there is a great need. Few schools offer the specialty, How is the work environment ? getting into a specialty practice? Most go into infectious disease practice?

No need to call they e-mailed today. August 30th is the day we will find out , I need to know, now I am impatient !!!LOL....

Yes, how did you feel after the interview? I was asked why i did not chose FNP? Hmm, When did they say we should know, second week of August?

How is the program going?

You really

You really expect them to know traffic patterns in various cities? We are all aware of the tuition, many schools are in this price range and many do not offer specialties. What school do you recommend? What options are out there? Anything of substance to sway ones opinion? You don't have many posts behind you and look like you joined recently.

Joining the conversation late, I was accepted and interviewed today. I was told it would likely be mid August for decisions to be made. I applied for AGNP- HIV/HCV...any others? The waiting begins

Actually it does, which is why continued education is important. Doing something because you have always done it that way is substandard care. Nursing evolves and so should your practice.

Here is a brief synopsis: 6a-2p Arrive at post after signing in at front entrance and getting keys and alarm from control Count needles, syringes, and narcotics Receive report from previous shift , generally 4-7 pts in infirmary Clean up previous shift mess (their mothers apparently do not come to work with them) Check blood sugars on diabetics, prepare and admin insulin prn as breakfast arrives Complete rounds to include assessments and vital signs on all patients Huddle with assigned MD and discuss patients, transfers, procedures, surgical returns, etc. Morning med pass Chart all assessments and patient cares numerous interruptions, play secretary, staff locator, answer phones, play operator complete any dressing changes/treatments lunchtime blood sugars / insulin noon meds admits/discharges (sometimes 2-3 or 4) chart afternoon meds, order meds, supplies, restock supplies count and report for oncoming shift