Joy16Sarah

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1. Columbus State University- Spring 2020

   Joy16Sarah replied to Mami.RN's topic in NP Students

   Sorry, I didn't save that information and they might have changed books since I took the classes anyway. I did the 3 yr part time program. If you want to start on something, I would memorize 2 charts for pharmacology- one is the treatments steps for...

2. NP Career advice after staying home with kids

   Joy16Sarah replied to RN2030's topic in Advanced

   You don't ever get those years back with your kids, so I'm sure in the long run you wont regret it. Be prepared to have to work as an RN to get some work experience on your resume. I would advise making a list of about 20 of the most common diagnos...

3. Where are NPs most/least in demand?

   Joy16Sarah replied to Aliens05's topic in NP

   I'm from Michigan, Hillsdale County-quite rural, and would agree that rural areas have more job availabilities. I was fortunate to find a part time job as a new grad, but even around here most jobs want at least one year experience. Our local urgent...

4. Columbus State University- Spring 2020

   Joy16Sarah replied to Mami.RN's topic in NP Students

   I'm not exactly sure what my GPA was before WGU, I would guess a little over 3.5, maybe a 3.6. I'm curious how CSU did factor in my WGU GPA and if it lowered my overall GPA. There was another WGU grad in my cohort, but I'm not sure what her previou...

5. Columbus State University- Spring 2020

   Joy16Sarah replied to Mami.RN's topic in NP Students

   I got my BSN from WGU and graduated in May 2019 from CSU's FNP program. I've heard their program has been getting more competitive so maybe they no longer accept WGU grads--but just guessing on that. I did get a 4.0 and was well above the class ave...

6. NPs doing MD reg visits in LTC

   Joy16Sarah replied to FNPinLTC's topic in NP

   I am being hired by a nursing home because the MD is having trouble keeping up with charting. I believe this all gets billed under the MD as he will oversee and approve all my visits. Is it common that the nursing home pays the APP directly, but the...

7. Help with FNP Boards

   Joy16Sarah replied to Potterja's topic in NP Students

   APEA course was most helpful of the three- other 2 Fitzgerald and Barkley. APEA Hollier compared to other 2 was more energetic and entertaining keeping your attention. She also broke things down to a simpler level and uses clever mnemonics. The vide...

8. Help with FNP Boards

   Joy16Sarah replied to Potterja's topic in NP Students

   A lot of it is just what questions you happen to get. I was given Barkly CDs and had fitzgerald audio. My school required Hollier. Took my boards today, passed, and recognized many of the questions from Hollier course and Leik book. Maybe another set...

9. How NP programs view WGU?

   Joy16Sarah replied to Birdsofprey's topic in Western Governors

   You could probably get into a noncompetitive type of NP schools that accept tons of student, but charge private school rates. I graduated with my BSN from WGU and got in at Columbus state university in Georgia, but I hear they are much more competit...

10. Georgia SWU-FNP Online

    Joy16Sarah replied to smith-alexanderBSN's topic in NP Students

    Its probably about average work-load wise compared to other FNP schools. I did the part time program since I have young children which makes a big difference compared to full time program. I'm guessing I spent about 2-5 hours a week on the program s...

11. Georgia SWU-FNP Online

    Joy16Sarah replied to smith-alexanderBSN's topic in NP Students

    They help a little if you live in Georgia, at least their sister school, CSU-that I attend, does. I live out of state, but ended up being able to find all my preceptors locally.

12. Georgia SWU-FNP Online

    Joy16Sarah replied to smith-alexanderBSN's topic in NP Students

    I am attending Columbus state university. They combine their program with the GSW students and follow the GSW class dates instead of CSU's. I live in Michigan and pay instate tuition rates which is great and why I chose them. Instate tuition in Mich...

13. Columbus State University FNP Spring 2019

    Joy16Sarah replied to zachem24's topic in NP Students

    It actually might be ISBN 978-0803638273

14. Columbus State University FNP Spring 2019

    Joy16Sarah replied to zachem24's topic in NP Students

    ISBN 978-0803638273

15. Columbus State University FNP Spring 2019

    Joy16Sarah replied to zachem24's topic in NP Students

    See my above response I think you may be looking at the wrong page of the booklist. I think it may be 978-0803638273