DNPpat

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1. ADN's being pushed out

   DNPpat replied to MSN Student's topic in ADN/BSN

   Great point about the ADN programs actually taking more than two years. This has been widely discussed among nurse educators. Most ADN nurses have substantially more education that other graduates at the associates' degree level. They have actua...

2. Interested in NP field

   DNPpat replied to dt70's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Another option is a direct entry MSN program. You would still need to get the pre-req's and be ready to zoom.

3. Kaplan RN to MSN Program?

   DNPpat replied to Bortaz's topic in School Programs

   Double check about the accreditation; what you want is not 'regional' accreditation or general accreditation. You want a program with national accreditation for nursing education. I believe their BSN programs are nationally accredited, but not su...

4. ADN's being pushed out

   DNPpat replied to MSN Student's topic in ADN/BSN

   You are asking some very reasonable questions, and your humility is refreshing. Your final sentences here are so important, but let's return to that in a moment. The original poster spoke about experienced and (in the poster's opinion) highly qua...

5. Advice? RN-BSN or MSN?

   DNPpat replied to coopman712's topic in ADN/BSN

   You have a *great* education for advancement in nursing! The RN - MSN programs seem like a good fit for your circumstances. Here are some basic factoids: American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Degree Completion Programs for Registered Nurse...

6. How do I do it? RN-BSN

   DNPpat replied to JZ_RN's topic in ADN/BSN

   What a shame that your program does not seem to be offering you what you need or had hoped for. You don't mention your field aside from not wanting to go "back" to bedside nursing, so it is a little difficult to address your question. In general, t...

7. RN to BSN, the quickest and less expensive

   DNPpat replied to wincha's topic in Missouri

   There are many, many RN to BSN programs. This is a highly competitive business, so you need to be a responsible consumer and do your research (good practice for the work ahead!). Do not consider programs which are not accredited by CCNE. Start ...

8. Online programs, RN (BA) to BSN and APN

   DNPpat replied to wincha's topic in NP

   Lucky you; you have lots of choices. There are many RN to MSN programs, including some with APRN options. Virtually all have some online work; others are nearly all online (with your precepted clinical experience in your own geographic locale). ...

9. NPs Should Not Lead Medical Homes, AAFP Says

   DNPpat replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in NP

   A great panel discussion last week on this topic on Politico, featuring the President of AAFP and the President of American Association of Nurse Practitioners, as well as Donna Shalala and others. Pro Health Care Breakfast Briefing: Defining the Scop...

10. Depressed night shift worker

    DNPpat replied to LithEruiel's topic in Stress 101

    These are important and reasonable concerns. A substantial body of evidence supports the health risks of night shift work and circadian rhythm disruption. Some individuals have been shown to be much more adaptable than others, but most can improv...

11. Why are people criticizing my choice to get an ASN?

    DNPpat replied to huskerdont's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Congratulations on your acceptance into nursing school! The associates degree programs are an important pathway into nursing, and they are widely utilized. It's true that increasing complexity of health care and recent research on the relationshi...