ponderingNP

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1. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

   ponderingNP replied to IcySageNurse's topic in NP Students

   IcySageNurse: I definitely agree. It's all about the money with many (though not all)schools nowadays. Tuitions used to increase every year or two; now I've watched some increase the credit costs every semester or trimester.....nursing education i...

2. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

   ponderingNP replied to ponderingNP's topic in NP Students

   To NJnewRN, I called UMDNJ...they are eliminating the 2 year MSN. The deadline for the last fall admission is 06/01/13. Saint Peters is still offering the Adult NP, but that national cert exam will be retired in 2014 according to UMDNJ website, so...

3. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

   ponderingNP replied to ponderingNP's topic in NP Students

   Sorry they're hanging you up like that. I had heard that FDU is not very organized and do not really support the student through practicums. Something I need to consider since I'll be returning to school (have BSN) for the MSN after many, many year...

4. Seeking feedback: NJ NP programs

   ponderingNP posted a topic in NP Students

   I'm having some difficulty deciding among NJ Practitioner programs, some are very costly and I've heard negative comments about certain schools. Currently looking at FDU, StPeters, UMDNJ, WmPaterson and even Dominican (Rockland NY). I'd appreciate...

5. Should I look for other jobs besides Nursing?

   ponderingNP replied to PurpleDelight's topic in Career Support

   You're the one who made it through all that studying and work. You're the one who is in the 'driver's seat' of your own life. There comes a time to 'peel away' from your mother in terms of making your own decisions...and it seems like that time is h...