MY NP SCHOOL EXPERIENCE | What I Liked & Learned
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- MY NP SCHOOL EXPERIENCE | What I Liked and Learned. In today’s video I’ll share the type of NP (Nurse Practitioner) School I attended. I’ll discuss some of the differences between online, hybrid, and brick and Mortar programs, as well as what I liked about the type I attended. I’ll also talk about how long my NP school program was, if I worked during the program, and How I paid for NP school. I’ll also provide some helpful tips that may be helpful in deciding what type of NP school you want to attend if you are at that point! If you have any other questions about my NP school experience feel free to ask down below!
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Thank you SO much for your posts! I’m an RN, 12 years experience, in NP school and working full time. You’re answering so many of my questions! Keep posting & congrats on your new & improved NP status.
So glad it was helpful!
I hope to go to NP school one day! But for now let me get through my first year as a new nurse 😅
One step at a time!
Hello Liz. I am new to your channel and I am so happy I stumbled upon it! I am currently working as a Med-Surg RN full time and just started a part-time MSN program last January, with the hope of eventually becoming an FNP. Thank you so much for posting such relatable and informative content!
so glad its helpful!
I am currently in nursing school and I graduate next May, I am considering becoming a NP. You make awesome videos that help me 😊
So glad they’ve been helpful!
Love starting my mornings off with your videos! I think I would like the hybrid course most
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I’m so glad I found your channel! I am 3rd semester FNP student 😊
Glad you are here!
Love your video. Want to be a nurse when I grow up. Not in college yet, but already know what I want to do with my life.
Awesome!
Hi nurse Liz, hope you have a great week!
Thanks you too!
Hi Nurse Liz. I have applied to two PMHNP programs for Fall 19. This video was very helpful. Thanks.
I’m glad! Fingers crossed for you!
Nurse Liz Thank you.
Hi liz! I'm doing a hybrid program part-time for fnp. I like it a lot. My professors are easily accessible though zoom too. I'm so spoiled, it will be a bummer driving to campus next summer.
Hopefully they make good use of the on campus time so it’s worth it for ya!
What program are you attending?
What school ? :)
Hello Liz, I recently finished my MSN in adm and leadership. After being a leader for almost 2 years, I absolutely dislike everything about leadership. Moving forward, I am currently enrolled in a NP program focusing on Fnp. Im currently registered for patho and integrated technology. What are you thoughts on taking those two classes together?
Hi Liz! Your videos are awesome. I am thinking of going back to school to earn my MSN to become an NP, and will be coming to the field from a completely different educational background (I already have an MFA and BFA). I've been looking into accelerated Master's programs in my area, however I'm paying close attention to what you're saying about getting some real nursing experience before becoming an NP. My question is, is this an option in most NP programs? Can you, for example, complete a couple of years of bedside nursing before getting licensed to be an NP, even when you have your Master's? Thanks!
Liz I'm considering what to do about my 9-5 job and school. I start Assessment and Pathophys in the fall with Pharmacology and Psychopharm in the spring. I don't know if I can maintain 5 working days a week even for those courses, let alone once I'm in clinical.
I want to be a good provider and wondering how many hours of work to do with 6 credit hours a semester. I'll be honest, my work ethic is not great. I find it a challenge to do homework after work.
I hate to lose the hours but not sure what I should do.
I'm a nurse practitioner student right now. It is more costly” than I ever thought. I am working full-time and plan to work part-time next year. If you have a student loan from your BSN, pay it off before returning to school.
hey , thank you for your post . It really helpful . I have a question , do you think the online FNP program is really matter for future job. Since FNP program always need clinical hours.I am currently have hard time to decide which school should go . So hard for me to make decisions, and seems already last minute. Online program was 20000 cheaper. Any thought will appreciated !
Hi Liz! I'm beginning my BSN in August and I am definitely going to do my DNP after my experience, do you suggest a better department to try to gain the most experience that may come in handy when later applying to NP school?
How were the exams online? Is it mostly writting papers?
I’m in a hybrid DNP program and next year I’ll be going back to campus and I think that it works better for me
Right there with ya!
Thanks for your videos. Which NP school did you go to?
Hi liz! Would you say working night shift decreased your chance in finding a NP job. Most of the NP students I know that graduated found their jobs from interactions during day shift. Just deciding if I should switch to days before NP school.
I got a job in a totally different state than I worked as a nurse in a very different setting, So i dont think working dayshift would have helped me much. I think the bigger benefit would be trying to fit in clinical hours is easier when working dayshift. But the con is,..its dayshift haha
I was going for my DNP in pediatrics acute/primary care when another nurse I work with just graduated from the same program I am trying to apply for. Well, she has been trying for a long time to find a job and now has to move in order to look for work. Because of that, I decided not to go into such a specialized degree and switch to FNP instead.
I’m excited to make it into NP school one day! Currently getting my BSN finished. Would you by chance be able to give any advice/tips on how to make it into the ER as an NP? can an FNP work in the ER?
I’d imagine working in the ED as a nurse would be helpful! It depends on the state for if they can.
Hey Liz! Do you think inpatient unit RN experience would be more beneficial than outpatient clinic RN experience for an FNP?
I think inpatient exposes you to more, and sometimes the schedule is more flexible for clinical
can you make a video on research/writing classes- like how to ace it or what resources to use? bec in a typical bsn program there is very little of that...
I for sure did not ace my research class haha. I hated those classes and honestly didn't put enough effort into them. But I can eventually do a video on how I approached papers and such if that would be helpful
@@NurseLiz yes! very..i lot of nurses that i know say they have no idea any of research/writing... and especially for those going into dnp there is a lot of writing/research
Hi! I’m in my second semester of an online program. I am a mother of 3 and work full time and I am feeling the stress. How did you manage your study time especially after baby?
Avery went to bed at 7:30 since she was just little. And I would usually do homework from that point until 11-midnight.
What’s the difference between having a doctorate and masters degree as far as schooling and skills?
No difference in terms of skill. The difference is the MSN prepares you to understand and implement research into your practice. In DNP programs you actually perform a research project and go through the data analysis and everything. So if you ever wanted to do research in the field or go into academia you could do that. I have a whole video comparing the two if you are interested!
Hello mam, i passed my NCLEX-RN Exam in March this year, My MSc. Nursing will be completed in next month...Please suggest me what to do next, as i am interested in medicine.....
Liz! I meant to ask!! Did you choose a program where they found your preceptors or did you have to find your own?? I haven't seen you talk about this in any of your videos, and it seems like it would be really important. Is it not that big of a deal?
My program did find my preceptors! That was a HUGE thing I wanted in a school. I did find a few of my own along the way because it was quicker than their timeline. I have a video on how I found them with some tips if you need them!
@@NurseLiz Found it! Thanks!! (for anyone else who is curious: czcams.com/video/O5O4X32_9KY/video.html )
Just out of curiosity, are you going to go back to school eventually to get your DNP?
I don’t have any plans to. Maybe in like 20 years if I get bored 😂
Did you have to do internship?
Oh wow I didn’t know there was online only FNP class
Yeahhh. Those make me nervous
What made you decide FNP vs PNP with your peds background?
I love kids, but felt that pediatrics would be dealing with A LOT of parents. and I wouldnt be able to be cool about it when I felt parents were making choices that were harming their children.
Hello, I don’t know if I missed it but did you say what school you went to for your FNP program?
I went to Michigan state
Nurse Liz That’s awesome, thank you for your response.
Have you experience any prejudice for having your masters vs doctorates as an FNP?
Only from grumpy people on the Internet that I don’t know in real life
Nurse Liz Did you experience any at all when looking for work? My college has it set in their mind that if I receive a MSN with FNP through an online college that it won’t be worth anything. They are pretty tied in with the state university which only offers FNP through DNP, so I think I found my answer to why. Lol
bhanson28 I didn’t have any issues with that when getting a job. Nobody asked or commented. I’ve heard of some people having a slightly hard time with online programs, but others haven’t had any issue at all!
Can you go from a full time student to part time in the middle of the year?
I think it would totally depend on your school and their policies!
I like the hybrid route
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How long were you a Nurse before you went to NP School? & What was your specialty?
Talked about the first in this video! And I did adult med surg and pediatric cardiology!
Thanks so much for this post! I have applied to NP school and they are currently reviewing my application...yikes!! I was really thinking about the differences between online and hybrid (if I am accepted, my program is a hybrid).....also about how I am going to pay for all of this!!! lol!!! Anyhow...this was very helpful....gracias!
Fingers crossed for your application!
I have to work so hybrid would be best, though brick and mortar gives me more motivation.
Ohh your probably right about the motivation factor
So, I am currently in nursing school and found out that my school offers an entry level BSN to NP program with pretty much no RN experience required.. What do you think about that option? Would you want to work bedside before going NP? and if so for how long? Love your content btw, been watching since pre reqs!
I personally think a few years of experience before starting NP school is golden! 2 years is my recommendation, but everyone is different!
@@NurseLiz Thanks so much for the advice! I'll let you know how it turns out.. currently in pharm
What school is that?
@@kierre8938 National University out of California.
@@jakevincej1984 okay thank you.
What is your opinion on online BSN programs?
If it’s an Rn to bsn I think that’s just fine! I don’t feel line online nursing school from scratch would be a good idea though. There is SO much in person lab and learning.
Nurse Liz I agree
Online works for me. I have been in this business for more than 30 years and do not have the time or energy for brick and mortar. Did enjoy the face time check ins that you mentioned though. That would be nice. Working on a DNP/ ED. Will venture into FNP world soon by certificate.
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Were you able to pay your entire grad school out of pocket with no loans??
Yep! Still cheaper than my student loan payments!
Been watching your videos for advice and it has been great! I am starting my FNP program this fall. I am currently working a per diem job but full time hours as an RN. My question is, does it really matter what experience you have going into it or while you are in the program? I did nursing home then ER, then Surgery, and now im in homecare to kinda have a "cushy" job (funded by loans) to help me focus on schoolwork you know? I'm sure there is alot of studying to be done. I am tempted to take a full time nights position at a hospital (3 12's) because it can help pay better (reimbursement), and i can learn more i think? But the main factor is if the hospital experience while in school will be THAT much of a difference in helping me or? Thank you!! -Chris
I think any job that lets you see a broad spectrum of things is always the best for gaining experience. Sounds like you’ve had that!
how many hours did you study daily or weekly total? thanks so much
It totally varied! probably averaged 4-5 hours a day
@@NurseLiz wow thats so amazing what you accomplished.. sounds like medical school
How far was your commute to school?
An hour and a half
which school did Nurse Liz attend?
Michigan state
How much did NP school cost?
Mine was 1k a credit hour. I think it was 40 credits. So around 40k
What made you choose NP route as opposed to CRNA, CNM, CNS
Didn’t have any interest in those!
Hey Liz! I am 25 and just now taking pre reqs for nursing after switching my major from social work. I plan on becoming a L/D nurse but I have deep down inside have always wanted to be a NP.... my issue is that by the time I am able to enter a MSN program, I'll prob be pushing 30 and I want to have children around that time. Did you have peers in your program who started families while obtaining their MSN? I want to set realistic goals for myself. Thank you for your time if you answer this comment!
I had Avery at the beginning of my last year of school! A few others started families as well. It was challenging but with good home support it’s totally doable!
@@NurseLiz That is reassuring to hear. Thank you so much!
I'm trying to make the decision on NP school now.. it's so stressful!! Any advise?!
Programs that find preceptors for you are definitely a huge plus!
Did you do statistics as a prerequisite?
Yep! I took it at a community college the semester before np school
Thanks
Can you share some tips on statistics, please?
Thank you.😊I am currently doing an online course.
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