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Thank you so much!!

Thank you for the advice!

I know this topic has been beaten to a pulp, but I wanted to know if you lovely APNs would recommend a primary care practice guideline book I can look over before I begin my FNP clinicals. Thank you in advance! ?

I've heard people going to Jeff having a good experience and know some that hold great positions as an NP. I think you do have to find your own clinicals, though. I go to Villanova now because it's cheaper for me. There are a lot of factors that play into this big decision!

I think you said it very well. Too many choices lead to passive patients.

She's in her early 70's now. The exact details of it all I'm not caught up on. I think many are alive because of intuitive providers, and in some cases, technology as well. Even personally, I was telling my MIL I had to go for a gestational diabetes test and the same comment came out: "the doctors intervene too much." I then, of course, had to comment again explaining that diet, health, and family obligations are different than 50 years ago and explain the rise of diabetes during pregnancy that led to routine screening. But even so, she's correct, and as you said ultrasound was not invented in the earlier years.

I'm currently an FNP student and as I'm progressing into my program, gaining that provider mentality, a conversation with my mother-in-law got me thinking... She was telling me a few stories how her older relatives hardly received treatment for things; going to the doctor meant you had something beyond what a little salve could take care of (or, for fans of my My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a little Windex). I'm sure we've all encountered those people that say "ehhhh I'll just wait it out I'm not running to the doctor for every little thing" and they actually turn out to be fine. One story in particular really got me thinking: an aunt of hers was born 8 weeks early in her home at a mere 4lbs. She was not in the NICU for weeks or hooked up to machines. I'm sure there was some intervention, but nothing compared to protocols we have today. Her aunt is completely fine. I responded to my MIL by saying that there are individuals who do not survive and cannot live with some ailments like they can today. Such situations led to research and treatment development that make it possible to overcome sickness and live with disease. But I couldn't help but still ask myself the question: are we really intervening too much? Of course there are evidence based practices, but is the million dollar workup really implemented because of money or is it more to cover our butts, even for minor things? If you are presented with something minor, how much do you really intervene? Is there middle ground? Sincerely, A curious FNP student.

Drexel is expensive so I understand the worries with that. Does TJU Hospital only help with tuition at their university? Maybe you could reapply to Jefferson for the spring after speaking with someone like and advisor. There's always options and sometimes it's a matter of being a pain in the you know what to get things done.

I'm sorry to hear that caaarolynnn. Have you applied elsewhere?

I've decided to wait to apply until I finish my BSN program (four weeks away woohoo!). My decision is between UPenn and Jefferson due to financial reasons and I'm going to be switching jobs once I graduate - hopefully where I end up will have tuition reimbursement. What area of nursing have you worked in? Have you applied to other schools?

I would suggest looking at the clinical descriptions attachment that is posted on ISU's site and line up your preceptors now. I almost had to sit out a semester because I couldn't find a site. Other than that, go out and be social now while you can! It is hard work, but completely worth it.

That's upsetting to hear. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. If you had to choose a program in the area again, which school do you think you would go with?

MissT19, although this was posted awhile ago, what are you thoughts on TJU now?

np2017, I was thinking of applying there this summer. What about the program are you disappointed with? I would love some insight.

I'm applying for the Pediatric Primary Care Program. How has the application process been?

How exciting! I'm so nervous. The part-time application opens in March and I'm going to the open house then too. Did you get to visit the campus?

Hey there fellow nurses! Anyone looking to apply or already applied to UPENN for their NP this coming Fall, 2018? I'm going to apply to the PNP track and was hoping to meet some fellow students starting then as well.

I had a previous degree so having the general education courses helped shave off some time. It's going to take me 5 semesters/a little under 2 years. The program is all online but you have to check to make sure your state will accept it. Some do not per the board of nursing; the school has a list on their website. You do have to find your own preceptors but the school has a list of current contracts with certain facilities where you can contact the educator for a preceptor.

I'm graduating in May. Ask me anything!

I'm graduating in May with my BSN and I'm currently working as an LPN. One minute I'm hopeful and tell myself everything will work out fine. The next minute I'm on allnurses worried and looking to see what experience others have had. Your post was from October - have you found anything??

I'm in NJ but I start in the fall as well!

No problem! I did forget to mention to send in your transcripts as soon as you can. Even if you have to complete a course or two, it gives you time to see what classes you'll need. I ran into a problem where a course didn't equivalently transfer in, pushing my application date back to this fall instead of this past spring. The contact person for that process helped me figure out where I can take the course I needed too. They'll reach out to you after you apply for the "transcript evaluation." Once that's complete, then you continue to the application process. Good luck on your final weeks in school!

I'm waiting to hear back on their admission decision for Fall 2016, but I was told it all depends on how many courses you take a semester. If you take a full course load, most likely 2 calendar years or 6 semesters including summer. That's with taking the general education courses which have to be completed before applying. The curriculum PDF file they have on their website shows 5 different clinicals ranging from 45 hours to 135 hours. Here's the link for full time study: http://www.indstate.edu/health/sites/health.indstate.edu/files/bnc-lpn-bs-full-time-advising-worksheet.pdf ...and part time study: http://www.indstate.edu/health/sites/health.indstate.edu/files/bnc-lpn-bs-part-time-advising-worksheet.pdf Hope this helps.

Anyone applying to the ISU LPN-BSN program this Fall?

Thank you for sharing!