Nursetk4

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  1. 9 months into FIRST FNP job

    Nursetk4 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I appreciate that everyone is so opened about this transition. So many act like this is the easiest job. I finally am realizing it's ok to admit this a stressful time. We will get through

  2. 9 months into FIRST FNP job

    Nursetk4 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I constantly am looking things up. I use my epocrates and drug calculations in the room with the patient. The patients appreciate that I am taking the extra time. I rather take a few extra minutes...

  3. Sitting for AANP boards

    Nursetk4 replied to yramasco's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Now you need to add C after your title for board

  4. Sitting for AANP boards

    Nursetk4 replied to yramasco's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did the Barclay online questions. Holier books. Leik was the major resource. The night before the test I put all the documentation I needed for the test site in my car including written directions...

  5. AANP failed

    Nursetk4 replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I highly recommend the Leik book. I did not take any review classes. I also did the Barclay tests online. A couple of suggestions. Do not study under stress. I would wake up at 4 am and study until 7...

  6. 9 months into FIRST FNP job

    Nursetk4 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You will be done before you know it. School seems like it will never end. It is worth all the hard work. Being a FNP is the best job. Know that the feelings of being overwhelmed is normal. Just...

  7. 9 months into FIRST FNP job

    Nursetk4 replied to anh06005's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Thank you for your post. I am 7 months in and there are days I barely have time to breath. In fact, it's been a year since I passed boards. Never thought I would be here. It's totally worth it....

  8. I feel dumb

    Nursetk4 replied to ksparks's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know it is hard to go back after being away for period of time. You need to be kind to yourself. I was out of a medical setting for 12 years and had similar feelings. One thing I did was make note...

  9. Surviving ICD 10

    Nursetk4 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just changed over to ICD 10. I did not know there was so many ways to describe different body parts. There are anatomy descriptions I don't quite remembering learning in school It took me over an...

  10. AANP failed

    Nursetk4 replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't live in NYC but would be willing to help via e-mail if you are interested. I passed the AANP on my first try and did not attend any reviews. I know how hard it is to study with a

  11. AANP failed

    Nursetk4 replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Go to the AANP website. They have free CEUs for members. I would look at areas that focus on

  12. What is your biggest struggle

    Nursetk4 replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In my case, I spent hundreds of hours studying and doing extra clinical hours to prepare myself for my new role. The best advice I have received is that my education shows me where to look for...

  13. AANP failed

    Nursetk4 replied to lcharris's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I highly recommend the Leik book. In addition, Barclay has a question bank that was helpful. Don't be hard on yourself. The test is very hard. Some other things that helped me was not studying...