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Sep 30, 2004, 05:36 PM
 Welcome! Originally Posted by Roaen Hello!
This site looks like a great resource.
I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.
I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.
Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.
I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.
Thank you!
I am sorry you have not had any response to your post yet, but the NP forum is very active and I am sure one of the members of this forum will be by soon. Nice to have you with us and hope to read more of your posts in the future.
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Oct 01, 2004, 09:28 AM
Hi
Wow yay, I am so glad to "meet" a fellow hopeful. I am also doing prereqs for an accelerated NP. Sorry, I am sure you are hoping to talk to some current NPs. I am looking at PLU and Seattle U. I live in CA right now but want to move back to WA, and I like their programs better. If we both get in, well be in the same neck of the woods. Anyway, good luck to you. Good idea working in a hospital. I don't have time right now because my mom has been in an accident and I am taking care of her-still lots of exposure to hospital settings (and now Long Term Care) anyhow. She is moving in with me tomorrow! Anyway, thats an aside. I would love to hear about how you decided to do this. Have you read the posts on the concerns some have about accelerated programs. At first I found those discouraging but in the end I think it just helped me be more careful in selecting programs. I hope that people on this sight will help be able to answer some quesions and help us both make good decisions. Good luck again. Originally Posted by Roaen Hello!
This site looks like a great resource.
I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.
I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.
Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.
I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.
Thank you! | | No. 3 |
Oct 02, 2004, 10:19 PM
 RE: New, looking to talk with NP's
Hi there
I am an NP in the Philadelphia, PA area and would be more than happy to correspond with anyone looking to be an NP. Please don't hesitate to contact me privately with a private message 
Laurie
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Oct 13, 2004, 03:16 PM
Originally Posted by Roaen Hello!
This site looks like a great resource.
I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.
I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.
Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.
I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.
Thank you!
Hi !! I'm a NP who holds dual licensure in Tennessee and New York. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
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Oct 13, 2004, 08:22 PM
Hello,
I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I completed an accelerated program 1 year ago. I'm happy to correspond with anyone that has questions.
Good luck in you career pursuits!!
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Nov 11, 2004, 06:36 AM
psych np Originally Posted by Osorry1 Hello,
I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I completed an accelerated program 1 year ago. I'm happy to correspond with anyone that has questions.
Good luck in you career pursuits!!
Did you do the psych program. I am presently in the adult np program in Massachusetts with a subspec of geri. I have worked in geripsych and love it. My program isn't specifically for psych, as it isn't offered where I am in school. I am going to try to do my clinicals next year in psych. I am just curious about your program, was it specifically psych.
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Nov 14, 2004, 02:47 AM
Originally Posted by imisscoco Did you do the psych program. I am presently in the adult np program in Massachusetts with a subspec of geri. I have worked in geripsych and love it. My program isn't specifically for psych, as it isn't offered where I am in school. I am going to try to do my clinicals next year in psych. I am just curious about your program, was it specifically psych.
Yes, I had worked as a psychotherapist for 10 years before going back to school to complete a Psych NP program. Many states are now specifying that your degree is in your specialty area (psych, geri, acute, etc.). Also don't let not having RN experience deter you from pursuing the degree. You may see some on this site say you need to work as an RN first, but that isn't always the case, and many jobs will hire you without that experience, as the NP and RN positions are different. You can review the www.vanderbilt.edu/nursing site for more info on the psych program
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Dec 08, 2004, 09:47 AM
Updated
Dec 08, 2004 at 09:49 AM by Sweet&Sour
Originally Posted by TMPaul Hi !! I'm a NP who holds dual licensure in Tennessee and New York. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
Currently I am serving in the USAF. I am looking at a NP program from NY. SUNY which I would be able to complete on-line. Clinicals would be arranged where I would be stationed. Pos/Neg replies  .
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Dec 08, 2004, 01:17 PM
 NP route for me!
Hi All,
I too am planning to pursue either an Accelerated BSN program or a Direct Entry Masters program, as my goal is to become an NP. Only one school in San Diego offers either option, so I am researching other schools. I have a pretty comprehensive spreadsheet put together with most schools around the country offering either option. Do you think it would be worth posting the information here, and seeing what schools that I am missing? It might also be helpful for those who are looking for schools that offer the programs. I could also forward my spreadsheet to anyone who wants it once I am finished. It's nice to see others pursuing the same path so we can share experiences, etc. |
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