RN-APNstudent

Hi guys! I've been on this site a while now, I rarely post but I am reading threads all the time! Anyways, I am an RN of 4.5 years and recently started the DNP program after finishing my BSN this summer. My concern here is wondering if anybody feels the same as me- even as an RN, and now student again, I always feel like it takes me so long to comprehend and remember something. Even at work, although I do feel as though I'm a competent nurse, I feel like a lot of things I just can't keep in my memory. I am scared about school because this program is so intense I feel like my level of competency may hinder me being successful, because it takes so much for me to remember something. Even after I remember something I am so quick to forget the details of it. Does anybody here relate? Tips and advice would be so appreciated!

Getting a few years of RN experience is definitely beneficial and will make you a better NP. I have been a nurse 4 years and just started the NP program and I'm so happy I have the knowledge I do from my 4 years of nursing

DNP is a terminal nursing degree for those interested in the clinical setting. It will allow you bigger opportunities to teach and having a doctorate versus masters is more appealing to physicians when looking for jobs (as said by various physicians I have spoken with). As the previous poster verified, there are many trolls (like the one directly above me) but in reality they may just not have the passion or integrity to go ahead with such an intensive program. DNP is the future for advanced practice nurses whether MSN NP's want to believe it or not.

I'm pretty sure that is illegal in some way!!!

It absolutely does not mean you should leave nursing!! I spent the first 2 years of my nursing career as a eager youngster that got bullied tremendously. You learned from your mistake, which we all do!! Don't give up

Plan on dedicating your life to studying!! Don't slack and don't let yourself get behind, organization is key!

Funny this thread came long I am actually in my first semester of the DNP program at u of m flint! It's very difficult to find any threads about my school on here, did you end up going there and how has your journey been? My first month has been kicking my butt!!

Getting your RN and then BSN will take a good 4-5 years, I would focus on achieving those and then looking into NP programs. Things are continually changing and you'll want to probably assess your options later on, once you've figured out a path and once you network with health care professionals.

I feel the opposite! I am very proud to be a nurse, whenever somebody asks me what I do and I tell them I'm an RN I never have gotten a bad reaction. People seem to be very trusting of nurses, and most of the time acknowledge how hard we work.

I've used online books for a few of my classes for the RN to BSN program I just finished, it sucks! I like hard copy books WAY better- consider renting them! I'm not sure of a source but I know of many people that find books to rent and it's cheap.

Congratulations!!!!!!

I'm so sorry for the disappointing news. I know we all had high hope for you with this opportunity. I wish there was advice I had for you, but unfortunately there is not.

How low of BP?

Also- a lot of positions require 1-2 years med/surge exp so getting that time frame in on your unit may benefit you if you ever decide to leave ER. Just my thoughts

Most facilities have a policy of being an employee for 6 months before you can transfer internally. If you know you love the ER I say go for it- the whole "getting a year or two at your first job" doesn't really matter that much In the long run especially if you know where you want to end up. The only thing I say on the side of staying a while is that floor nursing will teach you a lot and provide you a very good foundation.