dilleweed

dilleweed specializes in future FNP.

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1. Grandfather clause for DNP?

   dilleweed replied to forpath's topic in Doctoral

   I'm 30, but still feel that the MSN is the way I will go, since I'll have the choice when I apply to programs next year. The MSN appeals to me because it's a faster route (I have 2 little kids and want to be done with school ASAP) - do I wish I was g...

2. VENT: My Frustrating 1st ACNP Job

   dilleweed replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in NP

   I'm really happy for you, after lurking and following your story!

3. Schools in the Memphis area

   dilleweed replied to sukihb21's topic in Tennessee

   This is the last year for the BSN program at UT. Starting next year, they will accept students who already have a BS or BA into an MSN-CNL program. I'll be in the last BSN class; I start in July!

4. I'm going to probably open a can of worms here, but I want your opinion

   dilleweed replied to dspring's topic in Emergency

   I have to say that I found it really funny that while reading this thread, the ad at the bottom of the screen was for 'bacon salt'. :chuckle:chuckle

5. Excited to start working at le Bonheur!

   dilleweed replied to dilleweed's topic in Tennessee

   LOL - no worries. I don't feel hijacked. :sasq: I haven't seen anyone use the Sasquatch smilie so I figured I'd use it. I thought they would be quicker about hiring RNs, but maybe it's as slow as it was with me. I talked to the boss in either late N...

6. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

   dilleweed replied to JerseyGir1's topic in NP

   I have many reasons for choosing the NP route over the MD route. I don't think that it's valid to compare the 2 educations on a basis of one of many facets. Even if it were just a matter of time, the NP is still preferable b/c I can be an NP in 3.5 y...

7. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

   dilleweed replied to JerseyGir1's topic in NP

   It is 1200 hours for a DNP, not an MSN. Most MSN programs that I have seen range from 500-650 hours. I like the idea of more clinical hours - I have seen a lot of threads on here from new NP program grads who feel like they're being thrown to the wol...

8. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

   dilleweed replied to JerseyGir1's topic in NP

   Good point. It does sound like a very intense program... I was hoping to work while I went to school so that I wouldn't have to borrow as much loan $$. That probably means I'll have to cut back to part-time, or bite the bullet and borrow enough to ju...

9. PNP vs.NNP...

   dilleweed replied to bayouchick02's topic in NP

   I would think that since most schools don't require any RN experience to enter a PNP program, you should do whatever you are most interested in and still feel comfortable with. If you want something besides NICU, what about taking some PRN work in th...

10. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

    dilleweed replied to JerseyGir1's topic in NP

    Thanks! Today I found a program that is really intriguing. It's a DNP at Arizona State, hybrid online/on-campus where you just have to visit a couple times a semster. And it's only 7 semesters long, or 2.5 years! They seem to really emphasize clinica...

11. Best path to NP...MSN or DNP?

    dilleweed replied to JerseyGir1's topic in NP

    I can reply with my own feelings on the subject, being in a similar boat as you. I'm about to start my BSN and will start my NP program in 2010. I am leaning strongly toward getting the MSN, and here's why: 1. I'm out of school quicker and working as...

12. best RN exp. for a PNP career

    dilleweed replied to dilleweed's topic in NP

    Good luck getting into Vanderbilt! I really like what I've read about their program. If we decide to stay in Memphis, I'd like to do their distance program for my PNP. I guess since it's distance, I could technically do it from anywhere... but it's ...

13. best RN exp. for a PNP career

    dilleweed replied to dilleweed's topic in NP

    Thanks for your input too, Briem! I will be in the 2nd degree BSN program at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. I'm really excited to finish A&P and Micro this semester and get started in nursing classes.

14. best RN exp. for a PNP career

    dilleweed replied to dilleweed's topic in NP

    Thanks! ER is what I was thinking too, for seeing the widest variety of stuff. It's good to have your input.

15. best RN exp. for a PNP career

    dilleweed posted a topic in NP

    I am starting my 3 semester BSN program in July, and will move straight into an MSN or DNP program in the fall of 2010 to become a PNP. I plan to work as an RN starting January 2010 and continue to work while I pursue the advanced degree. My end goal...