Recovering from a very crappy start to 2008, need NP school advice(long)

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, PACU, Travel nursing.

I have decided that I really want to go to NP school, specifically ACNP. I really want to be out and about and making rounds, diagnosing, and making plans to treat and apply advanced knowledge and am really hoping NP is going to be whats right for me. Are there any ACNP's or students out there who could offer some advice on if I should work full or part time through the program? Also, what they think of their programs? And finally, do you feel like a competent practitioner when you finish?

Thanks!!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

I am in NP school now, but I'm not in clinicals yet. I take two classes online so it's six hours. DO NOT take these classes online if you work Mon-Fri. I do that now and all the work is due on the weekend so I don't have time to read during the week so I can do the assignments on the weekend. I am so stressed out right now. Given I have not even taken NCLEX yet, I still think it is too much to work all week and then do these classes.

Now if you do 3 12's and have some more free time maybe. Just check with your program to see how they work.

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How can u be in NP school if u haven't passed the NCLEX? I have to finish my BSN before I'm allowed to apply for NP school?

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How can u be in NP school if u haven't passed the NCLEX? I have to finish my BSN before I'm allowed to apply for NP school?

Maybe its direct entry MSN?

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Cardiac, ICU.

I just started the graduate program right after I finished my BSN. I have to pass NCLEX obviously before I start clinicals.

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