medic33 replied to Nursestudent14's topic in NP Students
Good Luck with your research! I agree that most (fully online) programs are not respected by employers. Although, hybrid programs have a better reputation. Georgetown is a hybrid program.....mostly online with a couple extended on-campus visits to...
medic33 replied to luv4health's topic in NP Students
Sorry that your clinical sites have been less than ideal. This was one benefit of Georgetown that helped me make the decision for Georgetown. Did you have many suggestions of where to look for sites for them? May I ask what state you are doing you...
Elkpark: When I was asking for advice from a NP where I work whether I should go for the DNP or to a school for the Masters, she stressed DNP. My employer is already posing NP positions with a DNP degree preferred. So you are right, I don't know if...
medic33 replied to Nursestudent14's topic in NP Students
PA-RN Georgetown prepares Nurse Practitioners for autonomous practice. Looking at the American Association of Nurse Practitioners website with the link below... shows PA Nurse Practitioners need to have a collaborating Physician associated with the...
medic33 replied to Nursestudent14's topic in NP Students
Tasha, No you do not have to have your degree conferral before you apply. They will request your transcripts initially. You will eventually have EC send a form to whichever university you are applying for saying you are in good standing to graduate...
medic33 replied to luv4health's topic in NP Students
I am in the same situation where I am trying to decide between Georgetown and a smaller school that is a DNP program with a possible scholarship. I am still leaning towards Georgetown because I feel I have gotten a lot of support (with the technical...
Justin, I am starting in the same program as you! The welcome call was informative, but I have as yet to complete the full committment payment. I have been accepted to another program, but it is a bit different. The other program is a FNP/DNP pro...
I wonder if the states that have nurse practitioners practicing as autonomous primary care givers are those that are moving toward DNP. Iowa nurse practitioners do not have to have a physician coordinating or overseeing their practice.
medic33 replied to Nursestudent14's topic in NP Students
I completed my BSN with an online school, Excelsior College. I have also applied to Georgetown University. The online coursework for the BSN was manageable, but initially scary. There were a lot of discussions and papers. As I got more comfortabl...