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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@crystalplunkett5333 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful!

@MelissaReist 5 жыл бұрын

Love starting my mornings off with your videos! I think I would like the hybrid course most

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

❤️

@christineabacan4594 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

so glad its helpful!

@jadeboyer8755 5 жыл бұрын

I hope to go to NP school one day! But for now let me get through my first year as a new nurse 😅

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

One step at a time!

@_lifewithjaz 5 жыл бұрын

I am currently in nursing school and I graduate next May, I am considering becoming a NP. You make awesome videos that help me 😊

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

So glad they’ve been helpful!

@jesslauren11 5 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I found your channel! I am 3rd semester FNP student 😊

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you are here!

@carloscrump6885 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@andrewpoderis8548 5 жыл бұрын

Hi nurse Liz, hope you have a great week!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you too!

@AmorepassionatemeBlogspot 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nurse Liz. I have applied to two PMHNP programs for Fall 19. This video was very helpful. Thanks.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad! Fingers crossed for you!

@AmorepassionatemeBlogspot 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz Thank you.

@abbyc.3273 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they make good use of the on campus time so it’s worth it for ya!

@MyMalachi2010 4 жыл бұрын

What program are you attending?

@grandma460 Жыл бұрын

What school ? :)

@justjosie62 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@roselinebenjamin7598 5 жыл бұрын

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

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Right there with ya!

@likianobles8779 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@JW-zd5ry 9 ай бұрын

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.

@mattbea9744 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@dalainalasley7783 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Natalie-rj4wx 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos. Which NP school did you go to?

@yangli7266 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@josilethkaren1742 Жыл бұрын

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?

@fabiovega7955 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I’d imagine working in the ED as a nurse would be helpful! It depends on the state for if they can.

@SarahRN 5 жыл бұрын

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...

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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

@SarahRN 5 жыл бұрын

@@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

@ncp3077 2 жыл бұрын

How were the exams online? Is it mostly writting papers?

@deeelalah07 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

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

@kingshirwa 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Liz! Do you think inpatient unit RN experience would be more beneficial than outpatient clinic RN experience for an FNP?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I think inpatient exposes you to more, and sometimes the schedule is more flexible for clinical

@yakubmasih1907 Жыл бұрын

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.....

@auroradean1620 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Avery went to bed at 7:30 since she was just little. And I would usually do homework from that point until 11-midnight.

@gracepakpahan1042 5 жыл бұрын

What’s the difference between having a doctorate and masters degree as far as schooling and skills?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@katedorsey5770 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@katedorsey5770 5 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz Found it! Thanks!! (for anyone else who is curious: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZt_Z7tkl8Wde40.html )

@jerseynurse6878 5 жыл бұрын

I have to work so hybrid would be best, though brick and mortar gives me more motivation.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Ohh your probably right about the motivation factor

@CriticalThinking101_SRR 5 жыл бұрын

How long were you a Nurse before you went to NP School? & What was your specialty?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Talked about the first in this video! And I did adult med surg and pediatric cardiology!

@vanessacastro332 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Fingers crossed for your application!

@mhumenay6051 4 жыл бұрын

What made you decide FNP vs PNP with your peds background?

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bhanson28 5 жыл бұрын

Have you experience any prejudice for having your masters vs doctorates as an FNP?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Only from grumpy people on the Internet that I don’t know in real life

@bhanson28 5 жыл бұрын

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

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@ncp3077 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have to do internship?

@miaorgocka249 5 жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, are you going to go back to school eventually to get your DNP?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any plans to. Maybe in like 20 years if I get bored 😂

@SnoopyRN 5 жыл бұрын

I like the hybrid route

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

❤️

@DrAdnan 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I didn’t know there was online only FNP class

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Yeahhh. Those make me nervous

@jakevincej1984 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

I personally think a few years of experience before starting NP school is golden! 2 years is my recommendation, but everyone is different!

@jakevincej1984 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz Thanks so much for the advice! I'll let you know how it turns out.. currently in pharm

@kierre8938 3 жыл бұрын

What school is that?

@jakevincej1984 3 жыл бұрын

@@kierre8938 National University out of California.

@kierre8938 3 жыл бұрын

@@jakevincej1984 okay thank you.

@dbenj8219 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I don’t know if I missed it but did you say what school you went to for your FNP program?

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

I went to Michigan state

@dbenj8219 4 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz That’s awesome, thank you for your response.

@gracepakpahan1042 5 жыл бұрын

Can you go from a full time student to part time in the middle of the year?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

I think it would totally depend on your school and their policies!

@HOPROPHETA 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼

@disciplesensei 5 жыл бұрын

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

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@megancollister1611 5 жыл бұрын

Were you able to pay your entire grad school out of pocket with no loans??

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Yep! Still cheaper than my student loan payments!

@topplayer7580 5 жыл бұрын

What is your opinion on online BSN programs?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@ShannonSoSweeet 5 жыл бұрын

Nurse Liz I agree

@yoleeisbored 4 жыл бұрын

how many hours did you study daily or weekly total? thanks so much

@NurseLiz 4 жыл бұрын

It totally varied! probably averaged 4-5 hours a day

@yoleeisbored 4 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz wow thats so amazing what you accomplished.. sounds like medical school

@TheNaturalRunway 5 жыл бұрын

which school did Nurse Liz attend?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Michigan state

@bobbiea.8238 5 жыл бұрын

How far was your commute to school?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

An hour and a half

@topplayer7580 5 жыл бұрын

What made you choose NP route as opposed to CRNA, CNM, CNS

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Didn’t have any interest in those!

@salami8699 5 жыл бұрын

How much did NP school cost?

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

Mine was 1k a credit hour. I think it was 40 credits. So around 40k

@raquelchin4744 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@NurseLiz 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@raquelchin4744 5 жыл бұрын

@@NurseLiz That is reassuring to hear. Thank you so much!