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  1. choosing a state

    Hi there, I live in WA and I know the DOH (we don't have a board of nursing, ours is thru the Dept of Health) takes the position that they cannot truly give you an answer until you actually go to apply for your license. That said I would probably sti...
  2. Seattle U or Mass Gen IHP (Boston)

    I do not have an opinion to share but wanted to say I'm glad to see someone considering Seattle vs. Boston because I'm working on pre-reqs now & planning things out (financially speaking), and have pretty much determined I want to go to school he...
  3. Lowest-cost online science pre-reqs?

    Hello, I'm trying to gather what my best options are for taking pre-reqs online. I need the following: Chemistry (general) w/ lab A&P I and II w/ lab Microbiology w/lab Pathophysiology I have found them for $215/credit hour @ Rio Salado Online. A...
  4. Hi everyone, Wow, I can't believe it has been six and a half years since I first joined this site. I ended up completing my BS in Sociology from Arizona State. But, I *still* want to become a nurse!! A lot of things happened over the last 6.5 years ...
  5. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    Don't MDs have 4 yrs of undergrad + 4 yrs of med school? To be an NP, especially if you are doctorally-prepared, you have 4 yrs undergrad (more, if your degree is ABSN) and 4 years of graduate preparation? I don't advocate for equal pay for NPs and...
  6. Getting the "feel" of different direct-entry programs?

    I am looking at psychiatry. There are a few programs that offer a dual FNP/PMHNP track which I am interested in, because I feel that the FNP portion can help me be a better provider when it comes to the psychiatric side of things, but if a school did...
  7. Hi all, Hopefully this is the right forum for this question. I'm finishing up pre-reqs in preparation to apply to direct-entry programs for summer 2014. I will be completing a BS in Sociology this summer from Arizona State University. I have been con...
  8. Interesting Physician Perspective On NPs

    I know this thread is a little dead but I wanted to add a coment re: the South, cost of living, and low salaries. AZ and NM are both indy practice states with equally low, if not lower (esp. AZ) cost of living than the SE. Also high salaries. Sad, b...
  9. Hi all, I am beginning to narrow down my school applications. I am looking for direct-entry PMHNP programs. Is there a comprehensive list anywhere? I have tried searching google, but to no avail. Maybe we could start one, and include details on if it...
  10. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    Sandrabeth - thank you for the feedback. It is much appreciated. I have just accepted a position in DuPont where I will be working until I get into nursing school - hopefully Summer 2014. I've been thinking A LOT about this because I'm a planner/type...
  11. Seattle U - APNI 2013

    Hi everyone- I am looking at Seattle U for a 2014 start. I currently live in Olympia, and am finishing pre-reqs at SPSCC. I also am finishing my last semester of my Bachelors degree at Arizona State. I'm interested in the Psych NP program. I know it'...
  12. Trying to become NP or DNP educator with BAD background

    I am not a nurse yet (still taking my pre-reqs) but I just wanted to say kudos to you for being responsible and logical about everything, and I wish you the best of luck.
  13. How to pay for nurse anesthetist school (CRNA)?

    You will more thank likely have to take out loans. There are federal loans for grad school (Grad Plus, I think?) as well as private loans to help with the cost of living expenses if necessary. Will your husband be able to support the household on so...
  14. OK, ummm............well...........

    I can't help but laugh.
  15. Any CCs that offer online sciences?

    Thanks so much :)