r/nursepractitioner

I am in advanced physical assessment. This professor has been the worse one I’ve had by far. She simply just does not teach, for her live lectures she throws on a couple youtube videos. She does not add any comments to them, just rolls them on and calls it day. I have had professors show youtube videos during lecture and didn’t mind, but they also actually taught and would have content on powerpoint slides.

This professor has powerpoint slides, but it is just a couple links of youtube videos. Is this typical???? I just took my midterm, and I did acceptable but I studied extremely hard for it because I literally did not know what would be on there. There are textbook chapters assigned so I used those to base my knowledge but it is very broad, and somehow the midterm contained questions that were not even in the textbook. No study guide of course. To be fair, professors don’t actually know what questions are on the exams, but I still expect something.. anything. Cause a couple links to youtube vids for lecture out of several topics in the textbook is not it. I did not have an issue with my previous patho and pharm class. Is this worth escalating or just pick my battles and try to make it through this class?

I think I am DONE seeing patients. I’ve been through burnout before, took a mental health leave, quit my previous position but now I feel I’m approaching again. It’s rough out here.

I’d like to explore non-clinical roles. My background is a FNP in Texas with 10 yrs experience mostly in OBGYN. Anyone with history of success finding these?

So I have been accepted into university that will find my clinical placements. This is a big relief since I understand that this is one of the worst parts of practitioner school. With that said, I applied for the family nurse practitioner track, as I am told this one is the most verse at Alain will allow me to work in Acute and also primary care settings.

The professor who offered me acceptance since the University said that, based on my goals in my admissions essay, they feel that I would be better for the adult gerontology primary care, nurse practitioner track. They have always suggested that I pick this path instead.

I did some research and I don’t really understand. I mean, I get the adult gerontology… If it was the Acute path. I work in an ER now and would definitely like that option in the future. But being strictly stuck in primary care was not something I feel like I was shouting toward. Maybe it was just that I didn’t mention kids that much.

What is important to me is to have the ability to work in primary care or in Acute Care should I choose. I am OK with going back later if I want the Acute gerontology specialty so I can deal with critical patients.

My thinking was that the family nurse practitioner license would allow me to work inpatient at hospitals even if it is vertical track type stuff… With the option to do the 9 to 5 thing.

I have a new baby at home and I definitely wanna be there for her life and not stop doing overnight on call weekends, etc. forever. With that said, I like the idea that I can jump around if I need to earn more for my family or if our needs change. So I thought FNP would be the way.

Does anybody have any advice or feel like maybe this Proffesor is on something or if they are just trying to fill out their adult program?

To me it seems like the adult primary program kind of limits you a lot.

Hi!

I will be taking the AACN exam in 11 days and the ANCC exam early November. I have been studying Barkley religiously and have done 3 DRTs. Ive scored consistently in the high 70's. I have also done about 600 Boardvitals questions and overall score is a 61. I'm so incredibly nervous and still feel unprepared for the exam. I have been an ICU nurse for 6 years, however i never got around to taking my CCRN. Even with my experience im still nervous. I do have a job lined up if I pass and I think this is also why I'm so anxious. Im desperate for any exam tips or insight on what I should focus my review on this last week. Thanks in advance! I truly appreciate it!

Hey everyone!

I’m currently an RN pursuing my DNP and was hoping to connect with a nurse practitioner currently working in primary care.

I have an assignment for one of my graduate nursing classes where I need to learn more about the role of NPs in primary care, including barriers to practice, health policy, patient outcomes, and the future of advanced practice nursing.

It’s only 7 questions, and no Zoom call or meeting is necessary. I can send them through Reddit DMs or email, and you can answer them whenever you have some free time.

My assignment is due October 12, so I’m hoping to find someone willing to help before then.

I’d really appreciate anyone willing to share their experience. Thanks in advance!

Hello all!
I am a current Colorado RN working in a float pool role where I go to 3 separate hospitals in a variety of critical care floors (SICU,MICU,CICU, and their step downs)

I love my job but I want to step away from bedside while also becoming a provider. I still want to use the knowledge I have accumulated over the years in the ICU in my NP career. I feel work in an outpatient clinic with a specialty like cardiology would be a great fit for what I desire.

My question is for my NP program should I peruse an FNP or AGACNP? There is also opportunity for DNP as well if that makes any difference.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and if any current Colorado NP’s are here please share what you do and how you got there.

Thank you!

Some background about me: I'm 28 years old, a few months away from finishing an ABSN program. My 1st bachelors was in Psychology and I have a M.A in Behavioral Neuroscience.

I'm looking for some opinions on when to go to PMHNP school, how much its worth it to spend, whether I should only do it if I can get an employer to pay for it etc....

I went into an ABSN program KNOWING i only wanted to do psych and eventually become a PMHNP. I have some very unique experience pre-nursing. I worked for a psychiatrist for 4 years doing TMS and had the rare opportunity to have tons of direct patient care experience in that role. My ultimate goal is to become a PMHNP and also do TMS since I think it is an amazing and under-utilized treatment option.

I am well aware that it is best NOT to go straight into NP school and I do plan to have at least 1 year of inpatient psych RN experience before applying. However, given my 4 years of experience as a TMS tech/ psychiatrists assistant, do I really need more than 1 year before starting NP school? Also, given that I am already going to have about 100k in student loans from my ABSN program, should I only do PMNHP school if I can get an employer to pay for it?

My additional concern is that even though I know psych is my passion, should I still do a year in med surge before anything else? I'm slightly concerned that I could go into psych for years then 1 day say hey this isn't for me anymore and then have no regular nursing skills anymore.

I know these types of questions are asked often, but I appreciate all and any input.

Hi all! One of my best friends started NP school last month and is a bit stressed. I think it's a combo of work, family, and now school that is causing it. Do you have any recommendations for something I could send her (she lives a few states away) that would be helpful (I'd like it to be specifically for her, not her husband or kids)? Appreciate any suggestions!

Nurse Practitioner in a speciality clinic. Are any of your contracts tying your RVU bonus to a daily patient average in order to get the bonus?
Meaning your RVU is high enough to receive the bonus but if you don't meet the patient daily minimum you get nothing.

About the same price, which is high. Villanova says they find clinicians for you. Jefferson has the big network but says it is students responsibility. Anyone Fido their NP at either of these schools? Any advise?