Shameless Request: What is the easiest NP program to go to? Botox Nurse seeks easy NP

[BelindaPate]

Hello all,

Please help if you can. I am not about to step on any toes out there. I know that many well meaning nurses worked hard for their degrees so they could offer a lot. I offer something superficial, and I apologize in advance. I offer Botox and cosmetic injectables, and I am very good at it. It's really not that easy to do. But anyways, I must convert to being an NP at some point. Oh, how I dread this. I have a background in Labor and Delivery, so I thought I should take the Womens Health Care NP road, but, I was told that getting clinicals on this is very hard. And that the Adult Gerontology was easier. Is this true? If so, please let me in on where? The system does not let me accept PM as of yet, so please, please post. I am so sorry to bother you all and I appreciate this very much!!

[PatMac10,RN, RN]

Blue,

The reason why people in this country are in so much debt is because many people have a champagne taste with a beer budget. Investment, debt whatever you want to call it, it's your choice. ME, personally, unless I'm going to get paid more for having a fancy college name on my resume, I will never pay or have my family pay an outrageous amount for school. We can agree to disagree on that.

OP,

If you want to pay an arm and a leg for NP school and get paid the same amount of money compared to someone who went to a state college, go ahead. May I suggest looking into Duke, Georgetown, Simmons,etc. I'm only telling you to think about having to pay this amount back. Most of the people on here are no spring chickens and have families to take care of. You will not get paid more money as an NP because of the school you attended. In the end, the choice and debt or INVESTMENT is yours. Do you want to repay back $30,000 or $70,000+?

LET ME BE CLEAR

I feel Duke, Georgetown and Simmons are good schools. I'm not debating if these schools are good, i'm saying I would never consider paying a high amount to have these schools on my resume. The reason why I even brought up the amount about schools in general is because Tasha said for-profit schools charge an arm and a leg. So, I brought to her attention that many people can say the same about her school and I personally didn't know of any for-profit schools with tuition rates ashigh as Simmons.

I must say that I agree that education is an invaluable thing. However, because im educated I know that limits must be applied when it comes to how much debt I'm willing to go into in order to achieve certain educational goals. Now if I can get scholarships and grants, then by all means I'll go to only the best, but that's not always the case, so I would rather get a quality education at a more affordable school than to have a degree from a prestigious one and spend the majority of my adult life paying for it. Nope.

I have to many other goals to pursue in life, goals that also require money and attention, therefore I can place all of my resources in just spending to get a prestigious education.

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[TereseRN, BSN, RN]

EvergladesRN, Before you call people out on a nursing forum maybe you should think before you type! People's circumstances are different. Tasha's circumstances are most likely different than yours. She is super woman, and she will make one heck of an FNP. She works hard and busts her butt to support her family because her circumstances did not allow mommy and daddy to pay for school. Her heroic husband who fought for our country gave her the privilege to be able to use his GI bill and BELIEVE ME, that came with much sacrifice from her and her husband. The reason I know these things is because we are fellow colleagues from the same college that you so impolitely disrespected. Simmons is a private school and that is why it is expensive. But when you look at the quality education you receive, plus the amazing support we receive it is an amazing program. Neither Tasha, myself, or anyone who attends Simmons' program has to worry about whether or not they are receiving a quality education. We are nurses for goodness sakes! Instead of bashing one another we should be supporting one another.

[EvergladesRN]

EvergladesRN, Before you call people out on a nursing forum maybe you should think before you type! People's circumstances are different. Tasha's circumstances are most likely different than yours. She is super woman, and she will make one heck of an FNP. She works hard and busts her butt to support her family because her circumstances did not allow mommy and daddy to pay for school. Her heroic husband who fought for our country gave her the privilege to be able to use his GI bill and BELIEVE ME, that came with much sacrifice from her and her husband. The reason I know these things is because we are fellow colleagues from the same college that you so impolitely disrespected. Simmons is a private school and that is why it is expensive. But when you look at the quality education you receive, plus the amazing support we receive it is an amazing program. Neither Tasha, myself, or anyone who attends Simmons' program has to worry about whether or not they are receiving a quality education. We are nurses for goodness sakes! Instead of bashing one another we should be supporting one another.

Theresa,

I am grown and I can add MY OPINION to any thread I see fit. I’m not a child and I don’t need my friends to fight my battles. Just like you got offended by my comment, I got offended by her comment. Don’t give me this GI Bill guilt trip because I didn’t bash the military or Simmons. I have plenty of family members and friends currently serving in the military. My best friend attends a for-profit school and she is paying for her education with the GI Bill she earned for being in the military. Now, maybe you and Tasha should grow up before you guys start typing. Also, I can careless why Simmons is so expensive; it’s more expensive than any for-profit schools I know about. That’s the point I was trying to make with the comment she made. You don’t think she offended people who attend for-profit schools with her comment? Oh, it’s ok for you guys to offend people but we better not say anything about your school. Ok, I get it.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

Zman,

Thank you! I don't understand how my comment turned into a debate about quality schools because I never bashed the quality of Simmons. I was trying to make a point to Tasha about the comment she made. I found her comment to be inaccurate about for-profits charging an arm and a leg for tuition. However, all these extra people jumped into my conversation and assumed I was saying Simmons wasn't a good school. I simply stated I would never spend that amount for NP school. I already know the answer to why Tasha didn't apply to the local colleges here because she stated this information in a previous post; I was trying to make a point with her. Until Simmons accepted her, she was all for these for-profit schools and that was the route she was taking.

I understood the point you were trying to make, however, I believe that it came off as a personal attack towards me, which is why so many people jumped in. I have been a member of this board for over 5yrs with over 1600+ posts, versus having someone whom is new to the board come in and "call out" another on a comment, which is why I believe the others gave your comments such negative responses.

I should have phrased my initial response better as you pointed out in your initial post, but it could have been done more politely, hence the reason I really made no other responses on this thread. As far as being "all for" a profit school if you really search back through the threads you will notice that

I was all for them at the beginning of researching FNP schools before I realized other, better options.

I do have different circumstances when it comes to financing my degree as I utilize my husbands GI bill as Terese pointed out. I sometimes forget that when commenting and should be more mindful of it. Personally I am fully unable to attend a B&M school (which really would have been my first choice to tell you the truth) because I have three young children and my husband is disabled, therefore I also must work full time while attending school to take care of my family.

I'm sorry that you received such negative remarks to your comments from others. We are all nurses, we all share a deeply compassionate and caring attitude towards our patients. I think at times we forget to share that same attitude with each other. It is also sometimes very easy to read into a comment posted in a completely different "voice" than it was intended to be "said" in, that's the crappy part about the internet.

To the OP, sorry that your question ignited such a ruckus, I'm sure that deep down NONE of us meant to do that. I hope that you find a school that will fit both your lifestyle and your budget there as MANY to choose from out there. Search for current students and ask them what they like/dislike about their programs to help guide you, as well as call each school and ask the questions pertaining to your state board, graduation/retention statistics, requirements, and cost among others.

Good luck!

Tasha

[BostonFNP, APRN]

I am grown and I can add MY OPINION to any thread I see fit.

EvergladesRN,

Actually per the terms of service you can't, but, I am sure you feel entitled to anyways.

[EvergladesRN]

EvergladesRN,

Actually per the terms of service you can't, but, I am sure you feel entitled to anyways.

Boston,

I added input to the thread and I'm done with this cattiness. If you haven’t noticed already, I can careless about your opinion. You can continue to pick fights with other people on here, which I see you are good at.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

Boston,

I added input to the thread and I'm done with this cattiness. If you haven't noticed already, I can careless about your opinion. You can continue to pick fights with other people on here, which I see you are good at.

***reposted- as I wanted to be sure you had seen my comment Everglades***

I understood the point you were trying to make, however, I believe that it came off as a personal attack towards me, which is why so many people jumped in. I have been a member of this board for over 5yrs with over 1600+ posts, versus having someone whom is new to the board come in and "call out" another on a comment, which is why I believe the others gave your comments such negative responses.

I should have phrased my initial response better as you pointed out in your initial post, but it could have been done more politely, hence the reason I really made no other responses on this thread. As far as being "all for" a profit school if you really search back through the threads you will notice that

I was all for them at the beginning of researching FNP schools before I realized other, better options.

I do have different circumstances when it comes to financing my degree as I utilize my husbands GI bill as Terese pointed out. I sometimes forget that when commenting and should be more mindful of it. Personally I am fully unable to attend a B&M school (which really would have been my first choice to tell you the truth) because I have three young children and my husband is disabled, therefore I also must work full time while attending school to take care of my family.

I'm sorry that you received such negative remarks to your comments from others. We are all nurses, we all share a deeply compassionate and caring attitude towards our patients. I think at times we forget to share that same attitude with each other. It is also sometimes very easy to read into a comment posted in a completely different "voice" than it was intended to be "said" in, that's the crappy part about the internet.

To the OP, sorry that your question ignited such a ruckus, I'm sure that deep down NONE of us meant to do that. I hope that you find a school that will fit both your lifestyle and your budget there are MANY to choose from out there. Search for current students and ask them what they like/dislike about their programs to help guide you, as well as call each school and ask the questions pertaining to your state board, graduation/retention statistics, requirements, and cost among others.

Good luck!

[EvergladesRN]

I understood the point you were trying to make, however, I believe that it came off as a personal attack towards me, which is why so many people jumped in. I have been a member of this board for over 5yrs with over 1600+ posts, versus having someone whom is new to the board come in and "call out" another on a comment, which is why I believe the others gave your comments such negative responses.

I should have phrased my initial response better as you pointed out in your initial post, but it could have been done more politely, hence the reason I really made no other responses on this thread. As far as being "all for" a profit school if you really search back through the threads you will notice that

I was all for them at the beginning of researching FNP schools before I realized other, better options.

I do have different circumstances when it comes to financing my degree as I utilize my husbands GI bill as Terese pointed out. I sometimes forget that when commenting and should be more mindful of it. Personally I am fully unable to attend a B&M school (which really would have been my first choice to tell you the truth) because I have three young children and my husband is disabled, therefore I also must work full time while attending school to take care of my family.

I'm sorry that you received such negative remarks to your comments from others. We are all nurses, we all share a deeply compassionate and caring attitude towards our patients. I think at times we forget to share that same attitude with each other. It is also sometimes very easy to read into a comment posted in a completely different "voice" than it was intended to be "said" in, that's the crappy part about the internet.

To the OP, sorry that your question ignited such a ruckus, I'm sure that deep down NONE of us meant to do that. I hope that you find a school that will fit both your lifestyle and your budget there as MANY to choose from out there. Search for current students and ask them what they like/dislike about their programs to help guide you, as well as call each school and ask the questions pertaining to your state board, graduation/retention statistics, requirements, and cost among others.

Good luck!

Tasha

Tasha,

Please do not apologize for other people on here; I assure you I can handle my own. I know I recently joined allnurses and I did notice the pattern of bullying that goes on here with certain people. Let me be clear you are not one of the bullies. I’m saying all of this to say, I knew my comment would attract negative comments. I will never let the potential for negative comments stop me from saying what I have to say.

Let me explain, when I noticed we were from the same area, I did research your comments and that’s part of why I got offended by the comment you made in this particular thread. Looking back on my comments, I can see why you would feel like it was a personal attack and for that I APOLIGIZE TO YOU. I meant everything else I said to everyone else on here. Good luck in school and I truly wish you the best.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

BTW are you in the Jacksonville area? I've only lived here about 2yrs so I'm curious where I should look after graduation as far as work? Hospitals, managed care clinics, minute clinics, hospice etc?

I have an interview for a preceptor spot with MD2U that I'm excited about for one of my rotations. I did not have to network as the school will set up clinicals, but I really loved home health and thought this would be pretty awesome to see if I'd like to do it as an NP upon graduation.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

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[EvergladesRN]

Tasha,

I do live in Jacksonville. MD2U is a good company and they pay well!! I know we can’t list any names on here but they have a male NP who’s an excellent NP. I used to do family but now I’m acute working in the hospital. Are you planning on working inpatient or outpatient? We just recently hired a few NPs who are family for the ICU. Getting jobs around here sometimes come from networking with other NPs. I will be more than happy to help you out in any way I can. I did family first, so I have many FNP friends. I can also give you the run down on salaries you can expect in different facilities.

[TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN]

Wow I would appreciate any feedback and or tips you have, especially around these parts. I worked at MCCI as a Nurse Case Manager, and have already been told that upon graduation I can go back to them if #1 they have an NP opening and #2 I want to. I just didn't like some of the cattiness at that place so if anything I'd like to leave it as a "back up plan". I did not work hospital much so I'm not sure if I'd be any good at ICU??? Sort of makes me nervous. I do enjoy clinic/family medicine, though I do not care if I see little kids/babies or not. Adolescent and up is perfectly fine with me. I didn't realize that FNP's here could do Acute. I wouldn't mind ER I don't think. Really hope I get some varied experiences for clinical. I am able to find some myself OR the school will assign me where they have contracts. I have my clinical placement call at the end of this month for more info on that and have tons of questions. I see online a $75K starting salary, but I hope it's actually more than that when I get done with school. Money isn't everything, but I was makeing $60K + bonuses at my last job. I took the job I'm at now, with a HUGE paycut, to enable me to return to school and still be able to work.