What is np school like

[Curious88]

what do you learn? What type of work do you do? Papers, projects, exams

please go in detail exactly what exactly you do in the paper, projects, etc

another thing what do you learn exactly ... what exactly are your classes and what do you learn in each one

how challenging would you say it is

etc please please this would really help me out

do you write a thesis or can you do an exam instead

do you feel like your education prepared your current job as a np

[Lovanurse]

As mentioned before, it depends on the University and also depends if you are persuing an MSN/NP or a DNP. My program (for BSN-DNP) requires over 1300 hours of clinical time. I am in the FNP program & it is 11 semesters (3 1/2 years). This program focuses on alot of Evidence Based Practice. Therefore, not only learning how to diagnose and treat but also researching what the evidence says regarding a particular disease. There are alot of papers, exams, and homework. I also have to find my own preceptors. We have to do a small research study for graduation requirements and plan to get the results published. Everything is done APA style. Overall, although this program is very challenging, I love it. I have two children newborn and a teenager. If you work hard, study hard, and stay committed to your goals, you will be just fine. I have one year left, and I'm counting down the days where I can just work and not study. As far as work goes for me, I do whatever it is that's necessary to pay the bills. Agency (flexible hours), flu clinics, homecare ect.

[nomadrn2013]

What school did you attend? [email protected]

[reddgirl]

I found it extremely hard but when it was time to test, I felt I was extremely prepared. It all depends on where you attend I should say but the most important thing is that you should study like your life depends on it!

[kjmckay]

Do you mind me asking where you went to grad school? Thanks.