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1. NP salary too low?

   guest538567 replied to abcdefg's topic in NP

   Most of the salaries reported here are 4-5 years old. At least in my area, NP salaries have trended up quite a bit in that time.

2. DNP, does it matter the school?

   guest538567 replied to Bumex's topic in Doctoral

   Take a look at the University of Alabama system. They offer in-state tuition for the online DNP. They also have a good reputation. I personally would not pick an expensive option and doubt that the name of the school would make a significant differen...

3. DNP, does it matter the school?

   guest538567 replied to Bumex's topic in Doctoral

   What is your goal with the program? Is it a personal goal, to gain a skill set, or as a qualification to teach? Unless there is a compelling reason to attend a particular program, I would recommend obtaining the most value you can for your education....

4. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   guest538567 replied to RockMay's topic in NP

   There are some interesting parallels between the transition of for-profit nursing education and that of medical education. In 1910, Abraham Flexner published the Flexner Report which essentially defined what would become the modern medical education...

5. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   guest538567 replied to RockMay's topic in NP

   That is the crux of the problem with the for-profit model. These schools attract candidates that likely should not be allowed entry to an NP program. The harsh reality is that not everyone that wants to be an NP should be allowed entry. Desire and th...

6. Allina Health not hiring online NP grads

   guest538567 replied to RockMay's topic in NP

   As a NP, I want advanced practice nursing to have strict standards and attract the best that nursing has to offer. This is especially true with more states offering full autonomy. Would you want to be treated by a NP from a for-profit, online only pr...

7. Got Accepted to Duke FNP. Not sure how to manage student loans, mortgage, and family?

   guest538567 replied to Nancync's topic in NP Students

   I know many nurses who want away from the bedside and are pursuing FNP through a for-profit school because these schools offer an online only format and have lax admission standards. It feels like these programs may contribute to a future surplus of ...

8. Got Accepted to Duke FNP. Not sure how to manage student loans, mortgage, and family?

   guest538567 replied to Nancync's topic in NP Students

   Here is the list from the NCBON of approved MSN programs in the state MSN | North Carolina Board of Nursing. Most of those schools have a NP program. Please post back what you ultimately decide. Good luck!

9. Got Accepted to Duke FNP. Not sure how to manage student loans, mortgage, and family?

   guest538567 replied to Nancync's topic in NP Students

   I am also from NC. I work with a colleague that graduated from the Duke program. I attended a state school. Both of us have similar positions and salaries. She is still paying on and often complains about her >$80,000 loans. I graduated debt free....

10. Why preceptors don't precept

    guest538567 replied to sauce's topic in NP

    Social workers seeking LCSW will often fall into this category. To meet qualifications for LCSW, most states require supervised clinical hours following an MSW. Some jobs offer supervision as a perk. However, many other students must go out and find ...

11. Why preceptors don't precept

    guest538567 replied to sauce's topic in NP

    You are comparing a private nonprofit research university (R1) with a private for-profit online nursing school. I personally would spend

12. Why preceptors don't precept

    guest538567 replied to sauce's topic in NP

    I am a huge advocate for higher pay and respect when it comes to general NP practice. However, I view precepting as part of professional service and giving back what was once given to me. I do not expect compensation for this. I remain very grateful ...

13. Would you choose nursing again or another health profession?

    guest538567 replied to Abbr's topic in Career Support

    I would choose nursing again. After becoming an NP, I had a supervising MD that strongly encouraged me to pursue medical school. I really thought about it and am likely still young enough that it would positively impact my career. However, I just cou...

14. University of Alabama (Capstone) 2015 Fall DNP

    guest538567 replied to reddgirl's topic in Doctoral

    I don't think it has to be particularly long or in depth. It is also ok if you change your entire topic and project plan after starting the program. I think the admission committee want to see that you have given some thought to doctoral level projec...

15. Walden University vs. Maryville University AGPCNP Program

    guest538567 replied to BaltRN2015's topic in NP Students

    I am not familiar with Maryville. However, both universities appear to be private and are expensive. Maryville is >$12,000 per semester? Walden is private and for-profit and I agree would not hold the reputation to employers as another school. I p...