DePaul MENP Winter 2012

katy.l · Nov 9, 2011

Is anyone moving from out of area/out of state and looking for a roommate? I will be renting/living in a place in the neighborhood!

sam2011 · Nov 24, 2011

Hi class 2012 there is a facebook account under MENP winter 2012 . I think it is nice chance know each other before the school starts .

oskar · Nov 26, 2011

not seeing the facebook group...

sam2011 · Nov 30, 2011

oscar , it is under depaul winter menp 2012

oskar · Dec 1, 2011

I only see class of 2012, can someone post the link? Apparently I'm having issues!

katy.l · Dec 2, 2011

I'm not seeing it either!

KC9485 · Apr 17, 2012

I have a question for any students currently enrolled in DePaul's MENP program, or students researching this program. Upon completing the MENP, do you receive a masters in nursing? Or are you just a RN? I guess I'm confused as to the advantages over accelerated BSN programs, or getting an associates degree at a city college. In 2015, nurse practitioners will be required to have a PhD. Will this have any affect on this program? Currently, I believe if you are enrolled in a nurse practitioner program prior to 2015, you will not be required to get a doctoral degree to be a nurse practitioner. Upon being accepted into this program, are we able to continue on to receive a nurse practitioner license without obtaining a doctoral degree? Does anyone know the answer to this? Also, is there any information out there on starting salaries for this program versus for say Loyola's Accelerated BSN program? Thanks!

rykki · Feb 12, 2013

@ KC9485, Yes, you do receive a master's in nursing upon graduation from DePaul's program. The advantage of a masters vs an accelerated or associate's in nursing is obviously the difference in pay (maybe not right away, but overall in your career). Besides that, you will have a better time finding a job upon graduation with a master's than with just an associate's. Also, it will prepare you for if/when you want to pursue advanced practice nursing. And the time difference between a masters vs. an accelerated is only by a few/several months, so I personally believe it's worth it unless you are really in a time crunch to graduate. As for NP programs that aren't at the doctorate level, it is to my understanding that they will be "grandfathered in." The other answers to your question you can just easily Google. Just so you know, this is based on the info I've gathered after research, I am not a seasoned nurse with years of experience.