RNUS replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing
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RNUS replied to Anonymous1369's topic in NP Students
Hi LoganNP, the job of a pmhnp and pnp varies. I highly recommend shadowing them or if you cannot find one shadow a physician that works in that area to get an ideal. I do not recommend going through with this path without shadowing someone and resea...
RNUS replied to priorities2's topic in NP Students
Hello priorities2. I highly recommend going to a school that fits your learning style. If you are certain that you will not learn well the didactic portion via online then do not risk failing out for low cost and other reasons. Best wishes.
I cannot answer your questions but I will say do what you really really enjoy so that you won't be too disappointed. You can always go back to get either the medical or psych certificate if one does not work out for you. Best wishes.
Hello myrn11, go to a school that is fully accredited and has a family pmhnp program. The rest depends on your learning style. If you prefer classroom lectures then find a program near your preference. If you are fully self-directed and do not care f...
RNUS replied to Simply Complicated's topic in NP Students
Hi asue from your experience looking back and from others you may have talked to, would you recommend the full time or part time program 8 vs 11 semesters? How is full time school working for others while maintain A's?
Some programs will require you to have experience in order to do the clinical portion of it. Plus it helps solidify your decision to go into this field. You will also be familiar with the type of patients and physician orders when you work already wo...
Hello everyone. Question for those in the program: would you choose the 3 year or 4 year plan? I am having a hard time deciding and am looking at the pros and cons of each. Thanks.
Your stats look great. Give the courier another day or two. My guess would be today being the earliest (likely) to receive a letter in some locations because letters for the DNP were sent out Friday. Tomorrow and Wednesday would seem more to be the n...
JJOHNSCAR, yes I'm in the DNP program. 3.61 overall including other degrees; nursing 3.35 with a horrible grading scale from my school. Most of my B's should have been A's on a regular university 10-point grading scale but oh well. Psych RN in hospit...
I would like opinions on which job you would choose in this situation: Hospital A is in desired specialty, 1.5 hours away (for now), nice benefits but no tuition reimbursement, 8-hour shifts Hospital B will give me more skills, 45 minutes away, nice ...