NP SCHOOL WITH A BABY?

It is possible to attend NP school while having a baby, though it requires managing stress, time, and priorities. Here are some tips that will help you to be successful in the program:
1. Assess your financial situation before starting NP school. Having multiple jobs can make it difficult to balance work, study, and family life.
2. Consider going part-time in NP school to manage your workload more effectively and avoid overwhelming stress.
3. Use tuition reimbursement programs from employers to help pay for school, potentially allowing you to spread out the cost over several years.
4. Networking is crucial for finding clinical preceptors and future job opportunities, as schools may not always provide a preceptor.
5. Ensure your preceptor is qualified and willing to let you actively participate in clinical duties rather than just observing.
6. Childcare arrangements are essential, as clinical rotations typically require full-time commitments and can last from 600 to 1,000 hours.
7. Plan for your DNP Capstone early to avoid last-minute stress, especially with additional responsibilities like family or a job.
8. When choosing a Capstone topic, use available literature to guide your research rather than trying to fit research to a pre-selected topic.
9. Consider avoiding unnecessary stress by opting for a master's program instead of a DNP if you're not interested in teaching or research roles.
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00:00 Introduction
01:03 Assess financial situation
02:04 Attend school part time
03:54 How to pay for school
06:30 Plan for clinicals
11:32 Tips for DNP program