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I don't like my NP program and I am a half way through it

Hi everyone,

I have received my BSN and in 2008 and loved the BSN program. I have applied to the same university (very well known) for my NP degree. Unlike my BSN, the program is almost completely online (except clinicals) and I am worried because I feel like it's not as good as it should be. However, I work for the hospital affiliated with my school and they pay my tuition. I am a half way through... If I transfer to the other university, they will only except a few credit hours and I have taken 25 credit hours so far... plus, I will have to pay out of pocket for the school. What should I do?

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    I would stay put and tailor your clinicals to help strengthen your weaker areas

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    I would stay as well. Most of your learning will come after school in the real world.

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    Don't throw it away now. Education and learning is what you make of it. If you feel it's deficient, then augment it with your own learning.

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    If you are smart enough to realize the deficiencies in your program, you are smart enough to make the best of the offerings and then some. As a PP mentioned, make the best of your clinical opportunities.

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    The program is a tool, you're not there for the sake of the program but because going through the program will allow you to challenge the test that will let you get your license. Do you think the program will train you sufficiently to allow you to pass that test? If so then I'd say stay the course, if not then they're really wasting your time aren't you?

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    You might try to reach outside your comfort zone too with clinicals - that will help.

    Take care

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    I think you should stay, if you feel you need more hands on time after graduation then apply for an internship.

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    Have you started clinicals yet? That might be a totally different ballgame.

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    Keep going! There are reasons for everything. Ten years from now you will be a NP, and sure your education was the groundwork, but I am sure you wont be saying "oh my program was awful," you will be working and busy it wont even matter. Plus payed tuition! That is a good reason to stay put.

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    I vote stay where you are, too.

    Having said that, have you researched other programs to see what they offer/how they conduct classes that would meet your expectations as comparison/contrast to your current program? In what way is it, "not as good as it should be"? Is it a a few minor issues or major issue with far-reaching repercussions for your future?

    I can understand your concerns, but really search out if the program is remiss in its offerings or just minor frustrations.

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    I agree with pretty much everyone - tough it out and realize that the real learning begins with graduation and actually working!

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    Which school are you attending?

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