gelli.25

gelli.25

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  1. NP Programs w/o (or with less) Fluff/Theory?

    gelli.25 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It isn't entirely a negative, but honestly, who wants to test for re-certification every 10 years? Plus, most PAs are in specialties - but their recert. test covers every single thing from peds to...

  2. Suggestions for finding preceptors

    gelli.25 replied to db2xs's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I asked my PCP and she said yes, to my surprise! I'm really happy about it because she's super smart, 20+ years in family medicine and her office is only about 10 minutes away. However, this is only...

  3. struggling in orientation

    gelli.25 replied to FutureResearchRN's topic in Operating Room

    With time, the flow will come. And yes, unfortunately, turnovers are a big deal - and everything must be quick, quick, quick. When you're with your preceptor, make you really observe what he/she is...

  4. NCLEX on a Saturday. When do I do the PVT?

    gelli.25 replied to SafeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the PVT immediately after my test, 4 years ago; it would not let me re-register to take the test (which is said to indicate that you passed). I did pay to get early results, but that's because I...

  5. Costs of FNP school?

    gelli.25 replied to Eeramsey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Angelo State University in Texas. Fortunately, there's quite a bit of in-state universities here in Texas that are pretty

  6. PMHNP Vs FNP

    gelli.25 replied to LoveRNBSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    FNP and critical care nursing are completely different. Psych and critical care are completely different. ACNP and critical care is where you see the similarities. You know as a FNP, you will be...

  7. Which track to choose?

    gelli.25 replied to Thomgirl's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    It all depends on what you want to do; just take every little thing into consideration. Do you want a set schedule or flexibility? Do you want to work weekends and holidays, be on call? Do you want to...

  8. Costs of FNP school?

    gelli.25 replied to Eeramsey's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    My FNP program is between 18 and 20K. It's an in-state brick and mortar

  9. Graduated a year ago, no job

    gelli.25 replied to RNpandoraRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Since relocating isn't an option, maybe post-master's FNP? Unfortunately, I don't believe being specialized in women's health would do you any good in family medicine especially with no peds/general...

  10. fnp or whnp

    gelli.25 replied to adanna1's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    As a FNP, yes, you can still work in women's health. Just know since you were not specialized in women's health your knowledge base will be a bit rusty. I went to a GYN appointment and my provider was...

  11. how long until u find out if u r accepted into a fnp program?

    gelli.25 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied to 2 programs and got accepted into both. 1st school: due date was February 1, submitted app end of January (mailed application and submitted online), received acceptance letter via email...

  12. How's your clinical NP experience like?

    gelli.25 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't start my clinicals until Spring 2017, but I'm super curious as to how clinicals will be like? How long were you in the observation role? How much does your preceptor let you do? At what point...

  13. How's your clinical NP experience like?

    gelli.25 replied to gelli.25's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Haha, I can totally see that. Thanks! What NP route did/are you

  14. Specialties within the OR

    gelli.25 replied to utkayla's topic in Operating Room

    In my OR, there is too a separate team for CV cases. They do not get paid extra. They are the only ones to take call whenever there is a heart or CV case to come in; they do not take general

  15. Experience for FNP Programs

    gelli.25 replied to cjo85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The ER may give you more exposure as you may see sprains, non-critical broken bones, lacerations, STIs and etc. As a FNP, ICU is pretty irrelevant as you will not be working with critical (drips,...

  16. NPs: How did you learn clinical skills??

    gelli.25 replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do not start my program until Fall 2016, but we have a separate course for this, Advanced Skills. For this course, first, we complete a skills lab where instructors review common skills NPs practice...

  17. Why white shoes?

    gelli.25 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Tradition. Initially, I didn't mind; I didn't know any better. I was a young, new nursing student; I was excited! Then I began to hate the white scrubs and the white shoes. It got a bit old. After I...

  18. Which job should I take while in nursing school?

    gelli.25 replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    If you want to eventually become a peds nurse, peds would be better for you. However, the night shift would definitely interfere less, but your sleep schedule would be a bit wonky, especially since...

  19. Personal goal statement not so good but good grades.. Will I get in?

    gelli.25 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Make sure you hit all of the points they want you to write about. My program told me specifically to hit every point they ask; they want to ensure you can follow simple directions. Don't go too much...

  20. NP in the OR

    gelli.25 replied to birdie22's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You may be more marketable if you get your RNFA as well, if you want to work intraop. I have a coworker who's doing her RNFA while applying to NP school,

  21. Online FNP programs

    gelli.25 replied to cnp002's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I personally would not attend a for-profit program, however, I don't believe individuals that do attend have any issues with finding a job. But, have you looked into Indiana State University? It's an...

  22. How long did you stay at your first job?

    gelli.25 replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    1st job, 9 months. Been at my current job for 3 years now though not my dream

  23. When is it really too late to send in an application for fnp program?

    gelli.25 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Why would you wait until the next cycle? You should be fine. It's only July, you have 2.5 months to go. My deadline was April 1; I submitted my application mid-February and got my acceptance letter...

  24. FNP vs. AG-ACPN

    gelli.25 replied to Jessann5's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Haven't been there yet; I start this upcoming fall - but here's my 2 cents of how I chose what route to pursue. It pretty much sums up to what you want to do? Do you want to work inpatient as a...

  25. I'm 31 married with a 2 year old. Am I too old to start fnp program?

    gelli.25 replied to *Butterfly8*'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nope.