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Just started Chamberlain's DNP program....anyone has any feedback on the program? So far so good....they are very nice and professional!

I definitely would not do it because its not an area I am trained in as a FNP. Just like I should not manage ICU patients either, because I'm not an Acute Care NP. My ICU experience as a RN would not hold up in court. Nothing wrong with treating medi...

What will your DNP projects be on?

I think it would be good to look at some data and show it to the Drs. and your director. They may be unaware that they are taking so long to progress through in Phase II. Nausea: there are a few things that you can give preop that will help. To add ...

Join local NP group Ask your preceptors Primary Care....Community health centers Retail (target, cvs, walgreens...) Home Health Assessments.... Talk to the physicians you work with on a daily basis...that is how I found my job. Network...network..ne...

I graduated from Ball State in July 2013. I'm glad the program was designed the way that it was because I was able to continuing working full time. The last semester is the most challenging, especially because of the amount of clinical hours you have...

Thanks Deliahgirl.....inbox me. Quick answer to one of your questions......Yes,buy the yellow book STAT! Definitely worth it! The first 3 chapters were the biggest help!

I decided on nursing as a second career. I went back after having a masters in another field. Never too late to go back. I started with as associates and now in a DNP program! ASN- 2007 @ 29 BSN- 2008 @ 30 MSN-2013 @ 35 DNP- 2015 @ 37 (Keeping my fi...

I used several resources because not everyone covers everything. Sometimes I understood something better from one person and not the other. Just depends on how much time you have and how you learn best. I studied for about 3 months. I passed both AAN...

I studied like crazy for a few months. Here is what I did: Created study plan and tried to stick to it as much as possible Broke it down by systems Don't keep studying stuff I know to feel good, move on to what I don't know well Review national guid...

The M.Fitzgerald CDs were God sent. They are definintely a great way to review for the boards and for test during school. I would listen to them in the car over and over. I used M.Fitzgerald book, CDs, and Leik's book. Passed both ANCC and AANP, fir...

I recently tested and passed the exam. IMHO there really isn't a great benefit to doing a review course that is non-NP focused. Ere are tons of NP reviews available that will prepare you for the exam. I used several np review resources to prepare. Lo...

Nervous...but I PASSED! MUCH harder than I would have ever thought this exam would be. I would definitely get the yellow book from ANCC, familynpprep.com questions were really helpful and use Fitzgerald (attend a seminar or buy the CDs). If anyone ha...

SOM- I will definitely do the practice questions on the ANCC website. In addition to those, are you referring to the questions that you can buy from the ANCC. It comes with 2 sample test banks and you can review them over and over w/rationales? I h...

SOM-Congrats on passing boards! Did you take them before the recent change or after the change? I'm sure you feel a load lifted off your chest. I am planning to take the ANCC/FNP exam. Of the review materials that you studied from...which one helped...

TSH...... Have you had a chance to look back in the record to see whats been happening? What does your consulting provider say?

First thing that comes to mind is how one could stand out with a video interview?----Creativity! I would get someone that can make your "interview" into something that is attractive but yet professional. Follow all the guidelines they have given you....

Hopefulwhoop---thanks again for the information you provided. I am taking the ANCC--FNP exam in August after they change the test. I hope it doesn't throw me for a loop. I have 5 exams from familynpprep, so I will go over those and any theories assoc...

Congratulations on passing! I am sure that is a load lifted off your chest! Congrats congrats congrats! What theories did you look over which helped you on the exam? Thanks in advance!

Congrats, congrats, congrats! I would go for the NP job. I would look at the NP job as $79,500 (add in the CME). The NP job does have less vacation time and a little less money. But I think with the Director job, you will have to be "Available" 24/7....

Mary...what is ur email addy?

Go after what you want the most. It is possible to find scholarships that may defray some of the cost to either nursing or dental school. You could always get your Bachelors in Nursing and then apply to dental school. You need a bachelors anyway, so...

Based on the information provided.....there could be various possibilities. Looking back, we can all say what we would have done or take a different course. In regards to the BP....if the O2 Sats were 60%, the patient could have been confused. Coul...

I have a lot of concerns about the practice described of IVPB instead of IVP for pain medications. I think this may have stemmed from an incident in the past and the fear of having this occur again (Need more info). I would first want to explore the ...

I'm both a health educator and nurse. I started out being a health educator and working in public health. I found that most jobs that looked interesting required a RN. I've focused on clinical health education but those jobs are not very "consistent"...