patty26

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1. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

   Since I started this whole thing, I wanted to clatify one point(although it most likely will not matter to any of you). Even though the graduates that these programs produce are ultimately NP's or CNS's, each person must become and RN at some point i...

2. Why do nurses "eat their young?" (serious post)

   patty26 replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

   Chris-FNP, Thanks for clearing up many of the questions that I have concerning these types of programs. As an individual who is about to begin one of these programs, I have a couple of other questions that you might be able to help me with. First, wa...

3. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

   Just in case it is has been taken the wrong way, the catty/bitter comment is not directed to any individual in particular. It is in reference to the general sentiment that I have found on these types of boards, representing the nursing community. Als...

4. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

   Most people outside of the nursing community would see no difference in the credentials of an NP who graduated from one of these programs vs. the "traditional route". I have been applauded by many of the MD's that I work with, who actually view advan...

5. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

   As far as I know, and I have looked at the schools quite closely, graduates of all these programs are able to "legitimately" put MSN after thier names. And as for extinct these programs are popping up all over the country, especially at some of the t...

6. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 replied to patty26's topic in General Nursing

   Just to clarify, a BSN is given after a year of school, which is followed by sitting for the RN licensure exam. Also, to some peoples dismay, graduates are qualified to sit for the NP certification exams in the specialty the student chooses following...

7. MSN for Non-nurses, your opinion...

   patty26 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know that I am setting myself up for some serious criticism in this forum, but what do you think of NP programs for people who are not yet nurses? Since I have 2 sisters who are RN's I have gotten their opinions on the subjects, both positive and n...