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1. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

   16semesters replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced

   Surely then, if they accept 98% of people, then many people should be failing out correct? If they are taking everyone then naturally many people should be doing very poorly if their problem is truly academically robust.

2. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

   16semesters replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced

   Walden's acceptance rate is over 98%. If you have a pulse and two years of experience than you get in. That makes it a poor academic institution. Diploma mills for NPs are dangerous and take away from our profession.

3. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

   16semesters replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced

   I cited academic sources in my original post. Apparently you neglected to read them. For-profits are demonstrably worse academically than not for profits. This upsets you, but is fact.

4. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

   16semesters replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced

   I was speaking towards for-profit colleges, not online based. There are a lot of very good reputable distance accessible programs. Walden, Phoenix, etc., are NOT some of them however.

5. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

   16semesters replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced

   I'm a practicing NP, and on the hiring committee for NP's at my hospital. I promise you that for profit schools carry a gigantic negative connotation in hiring decisions. If you already have a job lined up and just need the slip of paper I guess th...

6. positive advice about Walden University NP program

   16semesters replied to babyboys's topic in Advanced

   I am a licensed and credentialed APN. For profit schools have very, very, well documented problems. I don't think anyone with a sound mind can argue that. Why would you think Walden would magically be the "good" one in a sea of very bad institutions...

7. Applying for Surgical PA jobs as an FNP?

   16semesters replied to BostonRN13's topic in NP

   My hospital hires NP's for the type of role you are describing.

8. Retail Clinic thoughts?

   16semesters replied to New-ishFNP's topic in Advanced

   Working at a retail clinic you will only see a small amount of conditions. It's great for picking up a few extra hours, but might be tougher if you work it full time for it long time and then try to get out into a more diverse practice.

9. Why do NPs call associate MD their "Boss"

   16semesters replied to IcySageNurse's topic in NP

   I call the Chief of Medicine (a DO) my boss, because he is my boss. NP/PAs at our hospital are all under the chief of medicine, not the DON. Do other people do this differently?

10. How long after graduation for licensure

    16semesters replied to megank5183's topic in NP

    Graduated September 1st. Took and Passed ANCC October 26th. Was Licensed in NM on November 18th. Got DEA License December 17th.

11. Narcotics and diagnostics...

    16semesters replied to TennesseeNP123's topic in NP

    "and he has pain from it all over" "As well as advice in dealing with a pushy patient?? He does pressure me to give his refills" This is worrisome. Think about it this way: if this pt was not a LPN at your facility would you be giving them these med...