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FNP Survival Kit Final
FNP Survival Kit Final
Kit
By
Coppin State University
Master of science in nursing
Class of 2015
Table of Contents
Introduction
Preclinical Requirements
Tips
Clinical Courses
Study Tips
FAQs
Clinical Sites
Clinical/Lab Supplies
These supplies will be needed in the simulation lab and in your clinical settings:
White lab coat/jacket - $10-30 (Alko, Uniform City, uniform stores, etc.)
School of Nursing shoulder patch w/ department emblem $5 (School uniform
company)
Royal/sapphire blue name tag with credentials & degrees $10-15 (Staples, Office
Depot)
High-quality Stethoscope w/ diaphragm & bell or bell function - $30-200 (Amazon,
EBay, uniform stores, etc.)
Blood pressure cuff - $10-40 (Alko, Amazon, uniform city, etc.)
Percussion hammer $3-20 (Alko, Amazon, uniform store, etc.)
Penlight (Alko, Amazon, uniform store, etc.)
Tuning fork -$3-5 (Amazon)
Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope - $50-100 (EBay for dual attachment set)
Watch w/ second hand $5-(Walmart, etc.)
Tape measure w/ inches & centimeters (Amazon, uniform store)
Pocket notepad or electronic notebook
Pocket or electronic medication reference
Background Check
CertifiedBackground.com or CertifiedProfile.com
Cost- $117.00
Coppin log-in Code- CQ52
Contains access to:
Background Check
Urine Drug Screen information
**All forms, immunization records, etc. will need to be faxed or uploaded
to your Certified Background profile each clinical school year. It is
advisable that you keep a folder or flash drive with these items in it, so
that they may be easily updated and retrieved.**
***This information is solely intended to serve as a guide to help you
prepare for clinicals. It is not intended to be an authoritative or final
source on clinical or program requirements. Please refer to your Student
Handbook, course syllabi and departmental/course faculty for official
information.***
Pre-Clinical Requirements
Clinical requirements include:
Tips
Purchase a nurse practitioner certification review book at the
beginning of the program. This can be utilized throughout the
program and will give you exposure to answering questions the way
they are asked on the board certification exminations and possibly
on exams throughout the program. Even purchasing an older edition
of the book will give you access to body systems and disease
process overview, as well as practice questions while you are in a
particular specialty course. At the end of your program when you are
ready to study for your certification exam, you can purchase a newer
version or the current edition. Check Amazon & Ebay for less
expensive copies or even used copies.
-Recommended Nurse Practitioner Certification Examination and
Practice Preparation by Margaret Fitgerald
Don't forget to utilize of all of your "outside" resources such as
YouTube and the internet for difficult to understand procedures and
concepts. There are many videos that can "break down" a topic that
you may have trouble grasping from textbook readings.
Tips
Formulate study groups early on in the program. Don't always
study with people you are are friends with. You all may think
alike or be strong in the subject area. Search out people who
have expertise in other areas that you are not as strong in. They
may have the answer to your problem and you are much les
likely to get sidetracked in the process. At the very least, you
may make a new friend...
Make "friends" with people in your work area or in your doctor's
office. They may have insight into places you can go for clinical
or jobs once you graduate.
If APA format is not your friend or a strength of yours, purchase
a program that automatically formats your papers in APA format
like PERRLA. It costs about $40-50 and can be added on more
than 1 computer, so you can split the cost w/ a colleague.
Tips
Pay attention to the professors teaching style, as it may
give good insight on how to study for the exam.
Nursing 600
Advanced assessment and Nursing 660 Primary care of Adults/ older adults
Resources
Youtube for head to toe assessment: Videos under
BMEDINAGO and others are included on Youtube.
Review books: Margaret Fitzgerald,
Pathophysiology for dummies, or any other basic
pathophysiology book. Most textbooks include
online illustrations, test questions, and
discussions for in-depth understanding and
rationale, register for these programs.
Take advantage of the schools simulation labs for
additional hands-on practice prior to starting your
clinical rotation.
FAQs:
1. Do I need to buy the required health
assessment equipment?
Yes, you will find it useful for practice and the
open sessions
2. Does the school place students into clinical
sites?
No! The student is responsible for finding their
clinical site and moving forward you will need to
provide your clinical site before you can be given
the code to register for any clinical course.
3. How should one dress for clinical?
Professional attire and lab coat with the Coppin
patch on the left arm as well as a name badge.
FAQs:
4. Can one use Thanksgiving or Spring
break or any holiday to catch up on clinical
hours?
No, whenever school is closed be it for
break, holiday, or inclement weather, the
student is not to go for clinical and the
school will not be liable should something
go wrong.
5. What if I my clinical site is not a good
fit?
Clinical is the only practice you will get
before becoming an NP so, if you realize
FAQS
Resources
The use of the schools Writing center, located
in the Grace Jacob Building can be helpful when
writing your papers. Prior knowledge of APA
formatting in critical in developing your papers.
The purchase of the most recent APA book or
online APA programs like OWL are helpful when
properly formatting papers.
PERRLA a program that can be downloaded to
your computer, can also be used to help format
your papers in APA style. The cost of this
program is ~$39.99
The use of Writecheck.com or Turnitin are used
to identify plagiarized work. The programs work
the same and identifies your papers similarity
index. The cost for writecheck.com is ~$30.00.
and the school currently uses Turnitin for written
submissions.
Study tips:
Study in small groups instead of
individually. This gives you the
opportunity to learn from other nurses
experiences and actively engages you in
the learning process; helping you retain
the information.
As previously mentioned in the use of
review books can provided you with
simple, less complex rational for
understanding covered material.
The use of flashcards can also be helpful.
It also may be helpful to use index cards
Course Requirements
NURS 600 requires 40 hours of clinical
hours, in addition to a graded head-totoe physical performed on a classmate.
NURS 660/661 requires 120 clinical
Nursing 650/651
Primary Care of
women
STUDY TIPS
Lecture/Didactic
Pay close attention to information reviewed during
lectures.
Join a study group.
Review basic pathophysiology of the menstrual cycle
and understand the function of hormones, pay close
attention to negative feedback loops. Understanding
these fundamental concepts will help you to understand
many conditions associated with womens health.
STUDY TIPS
Lecture/ Didactic
Review anatomy & physiology of the
pregnant female
Review your category classification
Case studies make sure to really
understanding the healthy pregnancy first,
next AMA( advance for maternal age), then
pathology in pregnancy
STUDY TIPS
Clinical/ Practicum
Bring you index cards filled with most
common medications used
Know trimester (1-3) management including
the prenatal work up due for each semesterAgain use your index cards
Be open to with you preceptor Practice!
Practice! Practice makes perfect
STUDY TIPS
Clinical/ Practicum
Gyn exams takes practice, so the more you do
the more comfortable you will be at pelvic exams
Measuring fundus- Practice! Practice! Again ,
palpating the fundus and measuring correctly
takes practice, again do
Finding the FHR via Doppler- Again this takes
practice, do it as much and as often
FAQS
FAQs
What should I do to be successful in the course?
Resources
CDC mobile app for diagnosis and treatment
of STDs
CDC mobile app for antibiotic use
CDC mobile app for contraceptive use
Nursing 650/651
Nursing care of
children
STUDY TIPS
STUDY TIPS
Be sure to understand A& P of all the
systems. This will help you identify abnormal
functioning, symptoms you would expect to
find, diagnose with proper differentials, and
treat.
Know common diseases that occur in the
different age groups.
Complete the case studies
FAQs
How many clinical hours do I need for this class
120 hours
What clinical sites are available to me?
See clinical list provided. Start contacting clinical
sites during your break before your class starts.
You may need to sign a contract for a clinical cite
that is new to the school. This process can take
months before approval is obtained.
FAQS
RESOURCES
CDC mobile app for immunization schedule
Heart Murmur Pro Mobile APP (Murmurs are
common in PEDS, it is important to
distinguish normal from abnormal).
Lab Reference Values Mobile APP
American Academy of Pediatrics
RESOURCES
CDC mobile app for immunization schedule
Heart Murmur Pro Mobile APP (Murmurs are
common in PEDS, it is important to
distinguish normal from abnormal).
Lab Reference Values Mobile APP
American Academy of Pediatrics
Non- Thesis
Nursing 513
For Non-thesis students- it is important to start studying
for comps after the fall semester. This will prepare the
student to do well and increase ones chances in
passing both sections of the Comprehensive Exam.
Non-thesis students should practice writing and
rewriting daily to prepare for the Comprehensive Exam.
Practicing writing will decrease chances of error when
Students
should
time themselves
taken the
actually
Exam.when practicing for the Comprehensive
Exam. The actual exam is timed, this will decrease anxiety on exam day.
Dont be nervous, and know that you have the information. Eat a healthy
balanced breakfast before the exam. Take deep breaths and relax.
Nursing 700
Primary care of Family Practicum
FAQs
What
Resume
Licensure
Education
Copies of CEUs
Papers
Clinical Sites
Presentations
FAQs:
What is a DEA number?
A DEA number (DEA Registration Number) is
a number assigned to a health care provider
(such as a medical practitioner, dentist, or
veterinarian) by the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration allowing them to write
prescriptions for controlled substances.
Legally, the DEA number is solely to be used
for tracking controlled substances.
FAQs:
What is a DEA number?
A DEA number (DEA Registration Number) is
a number assigned to a health care provider
(such as a medical practitioner, dentist, or
veterinarian) by the U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration allowing them to write
prescriptions for controlled substances.
Legally, the DEA number is solely to be used
for tracking controlled substances.
http://www.nurse
credentialing.org
American
Academy of Nurse
Practitioners
Certification
Program
http://www.aanpce
rt.org
Salary
Womens Health
Dr. Nasreen Kango, MD - Internist in
Takoma Park
7701 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-7606
Women's Health
Dr. Nancy P. Youssefi, MD
7350 Van Dusen Rd Laurel, MD 20707
Peds
Dr. Juliet Anadu
7500 Hanover Pkwy
Ste 202
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301 318 7259)
http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Juliet
_Anadu.html#ixzz3VVU9uE63
(301) 317-6281
Peds
Naldo Juliet MD
7411 Riggs Rd # 314 Hyattsville, MD 20783
(301) 434-0924
Adult Practice
Dr. Richard Akoto
344 University Blvd W # 326
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Womens Health
Baltimore Md 21201
410-779-9609
Peds Clinical
William C. Dash, MD
Harbor Pediatrics
3001 south Hanover Street #302
Baltimore, MD 21225
410-350-2173
Peds PRECEPTORS
Dr. Juliet Anadu
7500 Hanover Pkwy
Ste 202
Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301-318 -7259)
Harbor Pediatrics, Dr. John Irwin
3001 S. Hanover St. suite 302
Baltimore, MD 21225
(410) 350-2173
Assessment &
Adult
Clinical sites:
Medstar Hospitals
-Harbor
-Franklin Square
-Good Samaritan
Womens Health
Franklin Square OB- Cheryl Giese CRNP, dual
certification Womens/Adults
9000 Franklin Square Drive. Baltimore, MD
21239
Mercy Medical Center-Certified Nurse Midwife as
preceptor (they do lots of in office women's health
Dr. Nasreen Kango, MD - Internist
7701 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 270-7606
Womens Health
Stella Jeffiries, CRNP
Affordable Health Care Nurse Practitioner Clinic
11120 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD
20904
301-593-8300
1615 Rhode Island Ave, NE. Washington, DC, 20018
Dr. Nancy P. Youssefi, MD
7350 Van Dusen Rd Laurel, MD 20707
(301) 317-6281
PRECEPTORS
Baltimore City Schools (school based health
centers)
Mercy Medical Center/Family Health Centers
of Baltimore
Dr. Neelkantam Kamakshi
2108 Emmorton Park Dr.
Edgewood MD 21040
Medstar Health
Franklin Square
Good Sam
Union Memorial
Harbor Hospital
Washington Hospital
Center
VA Hospital