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My apologies Issac86. If plagiarism is not a factor, the advice BrendanO gave sums it up nicely. Ask professors first. Never assume anything (like everyone, I've learned lessons from mistakenly assuming). If you have even 1% uncertaintly about anything, ask your professor even if you think your concerns are asinine. You will be able to make up the grade. Cheers!

I meant to put my "citation format" may be incorrect since I am writing this on the fly. This is a case in point. I learned from my post mistake and corrected it. Nobody is perfect and I agree with 203bravo, one poor grade early in the semester can be made up.

I apologize if my interpretation of your post is incorrect. It seems you are saying you asked for help via classmates and they gave you an article that you used for your assignment. Since I am unsure what the context of you assignment included, here are my thoughts: Depending on the requirements for the course, it's ok to use a website to provide substance for your assignment. However, a string of >3 words that are not normally used together is considered plagiarism unless cited (APA manual, 6th ed.) NOTE: My citation may be incorrect since I am writing this on the fly, but my point is the string of >3 words considered as plagiarism was not my idea, as the information is based on another source, so it must be cited. I hope that makes sense and helps! :) Even though you expressed to your professor you should not have used the website, he or she may have viewed this as plagiarism or lack of independent study. Remember to cite your sources and give credit if any opinions or data used in the assignment is not based on your personal knowledge. Take all criticism from professors in stride. Just as nurses are supposed remain objective with assignments, professors must remain objective with feedback. Keep on truckin! You can do it!

I will be going to FNP school full time Fall 2016 (online classes are the only ones offered for the university closest to my home). I work a 5 day/week job currently, and I put in my notice that I'll be able to work one day/week on a PRN basis when school starts. I feel I can feasibly handle an 8 hour day one day/week with full time school. However, I would appreciate advice regarding my decision. I know there are tons of discussions regarding working and going to school. However, I have not seen any topics with going to school full time and working one day per week (weekday only job). Any advice or shared experiences would be appreciated. Thanks much!

I just found out we can't send private messages due to a minimum of 15 posts a piece. Since we both don't have that amount, contact me via email at [email protected] and we'll go from there. Thanks!

I'm going full time as well. We should definitely team up for social support during our journey, as I've heard that is a crucial element for FNP programs. I've heard lots of other things about the program from several FNPs I work with (too long to type the info on a message board though) and would love to share with you the input they provided me as well as talk about our concerns, apprehension, and excitedness regarding graduate school in general. Maybe we can get together for a drink or dinner sometime soon and get to know one another. Message me if you're interested, would love to meet and get to know a fellow student FNP going through the same program at the same time as I before we actually get started with the nitty gritty. Message me if you'd be interested in coordinating a meet & greet and we'll make it happen.

I just got accepted for the Fall 2016 FNP program at U of M too. I've heard that clinicals should be coordinated way in advance of you starting them (especially peds & OB). Runnergal are you going full or part time?