FNP Tips for future students.

Tami’s Tips for FNP School 1 Disclaimer: My intent is to help everyone by having the info that I found beneficial (and wish I had known) in one easy to find spot. This is NOT all inclusive and, of course, is subject to change. ALWAYS follow the rubrics, instructors, practicum coordinators, or relevant grown-up’s advice if it conflicts with mine. Basic class information and advice: When writing any paper or discussion ALWAYS save them to the cloud FREQUENTLY. I promise you will regret it if you do not. School is hard on laptops and you will need a minimum of 10 of these for your capstone paper (see below). Plus, 15 pages of lost research paper = angst! If you want to be ahead of the game, look up the school’s program objectives (PO), the NONPF Core competencies ones!). As you complete assignments skim to see which PO, NONPF CC, or MSN essential the assignment might tie in to. Put this at the top of the saved assignment i.e. “Victims paper NONPF 4, PO 5, & MSN 2. When you need to write a reflection at the end of each class asking how you addressed MSN 2- you can find it in a second. When you have 4 functioning brain cells left in your capstone class and need to write a paper that ties in and prove that you addressed EVERY PO, NONPF CC, and MSN E you can do it in fraction of the time it took the rest of us mere mortals. Drive safely but wisely: Use the readera or speechify apps to read your typed notes or exam review study guides while you’re driving. Use vitalsbookshelf to read your text books to you. Listen to lectures on your commute or at the gym. You can also listen to Latrina Walden’s crash course review @ or free you tube videos like Joann Asia and Khan academy and so on. Share the workload: Make study groups and divide up the reading and/or exam review guides. Using a Google doc is the best way for everyone to instantly see contributions and keep things organized. Save Your Time AND Your Grade: Save TONS of research time for papers and case studies by using US EBP CPG (clinical practice guidelines) or Preferred Practice Patterns (PPPs) . You can find them by searching those terms and using the previous or following links. MAKE SURE it is the most recent guideline AND from the US or you will lose points and end up re-writing the entire assignment (especially i