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renzlao MSN, APRN

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  1. Any current USC MSN-FNP students here?

    renzlao replied to NICU&ERnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The bridge was 8 weeks. 2 hours live session a week, and 8 long

  2. University of Southern California FNP Program

    renzlao replied to Christy_Anderson's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I did the bridge. 70% of the class did the bridge. It was doable. There's 2 in my class who didn't made it. The bridge is really helpful in advanced Patho. Right now, the details of what we are...

  3. Canadians attending NP program in U.S.

    renzlao replied to canadianrep's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    So I'm on part time, 33 months. I take 2 courses at a time. FNP. It's honestly heavy. I started studying last night at 7pm and I just finished at 7am. I'm dying LOL if you need student visa. You need...

  4. What is your FNP course load?

    renzlao replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I wish I can stop working but can't. I need to work. So I'm taking 2 courses at a time. 8 semesters total including

  5. Canadian RN looking to work in California

    renzlao replied to varshara's topic in Travel

    California will not process your application without a US Social security number. I am Canadian. I applied to WA state first, got a job and applied for a TN status. When border officer granted my...

  6. The future of NP education

    renzlao replied to ACNP2017's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I agree. Instead of doing tons of research / term paper, I would prefer a DNP with a year of fellowship or residency to an area of specialty. This will add thousand of clinical hours to our training....

  7. Canadians attending NP program in U.S.

    renzlao replied to canadianrep's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I got no plans after grad yet. The program is very challenging I sometimes asked myself why am I doing this? LOL I need to get through this degree first and then I will plan haha I do like the USC...

  8. Honor Societies

    renzlao replied to olvr00's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am a member of Sigma Theta Tau too. I barely do anything with it. I probably should. I just put it on my resume

  9. University of Southern California FNP Program

    renzlao replied to Christy_Anderson's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am with the program on my 2nd semester. Ask

  10. What is your FNP course load?

    renzlao replied to geminiBSN75's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am working full time and school part time. My part-time load feels like full time course work. When clinical starts, I will have to cut back on my work load because I am going to have a miserable...

  11. Chemistry and FNP program

    renzlao replied to lcgivz12's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know which school you are currently enrolled but I am doing the course right now and I am trying to get familiar with the structural formula of the 20 amino acids and how they differ from...

  12. Canadians attending NP program in U.S.

    renzlao replied to canadianrep's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am Canadian and I am attending the NP program at the University of Southern

  13. USC MSN FNP

    renzlao replied to TPI RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually raised the same concerns about not having accreditation during admission. I believe, they need an entire year or something before they can finally apply. I am not 100% sure. But USC is a...

  14. Did you do all readings in FNP school?

    renzlao replied to NEMurse95's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am doing the FNP at USC. I read the textbook, rewatch lectures 3x, read powerpoints. There are lots of resources online ( I actually use the resources from MDs) that I read to supplement my...

  15. Recently met a FNP grad from Chamberlain

    renzlao replied to raindrop's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm with USC at present. It's not really 100% online. We have both recorded lectures we have to finish with corresponding textbook reads, we have assignments every week too. We meet once a week on...

  16. On-Line Schools

    renzlao replied to Kndlllange's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm with University of Southern California and it's been great. Simmons, Georgetown and USC actually use the same

  17. 10 hour shifts

    renzlao replied to renzlao's topic in Emergency

    Thanks everyone for responding. I thought I'll update you guys. I ended up not signing up with them. I applied for a nigh shift but they can only offer me variable shift. I can't do variable. It's...

  18. 10 hour shifts

    renzlao posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi guys, does anyone worked 10 hour shifts? I am tempted to do 4 x10s for a midshift. But then I realized it might feel like I am working 4 12 hours! haha Anyone worked 10s before who can share their...

  19. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here is my honest opinion. Some employer won't care about where you got your NP degree. Most only care about your license and experience. I've seen only one health system who posted on their website...

  20. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Unfortunately No. I am an international student and I am paying everything with my personal funds. God help me. lol There were scholarships application for the bridge, those were for Permanent...

  21. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sure.

  22. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    First day today and It was a bit a of a learning curve trying to maneuver the computer software. This is not my first master program nor my first online experience but I got to say, USC provided a...

  23. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I actually just started. Its a lot of work but its doable. I have to take the bridge first. If I get 80% of the class, then I can continue with the

  24. Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

    renzlao replied to dJAYRN639's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I start the bridge this fall too! Lets

  25. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    renzlao replied to zornzo's topic in California Nursing

    Unfortunately yes. There was someone in this forum who's license was posted and in 5 days the board asked her to returned the