Owlgal

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1. For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

   Owlgal replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced

   I guess I don't see what the big deal is. Honestly. I'm in the Midwest. Boards should weed out those who truly don't know what they're doing. And the vast majority of NPs that I see in my area have graduated from an on-line program; they're all emplo...

2. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

   Owlgal replied to peaceful2100's topic in NP Students

   Student loan debt for a career such as nursing or becoming an NP is an excellent return on investment, even with student loan interest. Starting salary is minimum $90k for a NP. Maximum length of time to pay off a student loan is 10 years. Even if sh...

3. DNP FNP school loan

   Owlgal replied to jensfbay's topic in NP Students

   I think the vast majority of NP students have student loans. Of course, it would be great if you had a big pile of cash to fund your education. We'd all love that. Education in a field such as nursing (or anything medical) is a great return on invest...

4. Why preceptors don't precept

   Owlgal replied to sauce's topic in NP

   Really? Because I really don't care. It's a known quantity that it's going to cost me a ton of cash. I don't really care how much. Money isn't something that I focus on. I make plenty and save plenty and the things that I truly want and put effort in...

5. Why preceptors don't precept

   Owlgal replied to sauce's topic in NP

   This whole discussion kind of cracks me up. The truth is that there are going to be good and bad RNs, NPs, PAs, MDs, and DOs. It's a crap shoot, really. I've been treated by doctors as a patient that simply were not good physicians. How'd they get t...

6. Minimum Scores for Boards

   Owlgal replied to stickit34's topic in NP Students

   Talk about scary. I'll take the person who's actually licensed and passed boards rather than the guy, who, mid-way through his course of study, already thinks he knows it all. Maybe they'll just let you skip the rest of your program, since you've go...

7. Minimum Scores for Boards

   Owlgal replied to stickit34's topic in NP Students

   I wouldn't call them "scary" -- because, you know what, they've passed boards -- and one can assume that you have not. I always like to reserve judgement until I've been in that same place/situation. It seems a wise course of action.

8. Everyone is in NP school !

   Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

   I find this odd. Because all of my online exams are either proctored and timed or simply timed. Are they really taking exams between going into patient rooms? -- that seems highly exaggerated to me.

9. Nurse Practitioners: Shortage or Surplus

   Owlgal replied to shibaowner's topic in NP

   As someone had previously mentioned, new NPs may need to exhibit a willingness to move in order to practice in a way that fits their professional goals. This is no different than physicians who move for medical school or residency programs (and often...

10. Should I inform current employer of APRN license?

    Owlgal replied to MJC2118's topic in NP

    I haven't told my employer that I'm in a Master's program. I can't imagine that it's any of her business, unless I make it her business. I did submit paperwork for tuition reimbursement through HR -- though, I'm not even sure my Executive Director re...

11. Everyone is in NP school !

    Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

    This whole discussion reeks of elitism. Which is something I find distasteful and usually find only on physician forums. You know, where they bemoan the fact that they aren't treated like gods anymore and that those upstart NPs are stealing all their...

12. Everyone is in NP school !

    Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in NP

    Best response ever! Seriously, though. I've gone over to the NP Student forum and there are far too many "I didn't pass boards" threads. This blows my mind. I seriously want to know what schools these people are attending. At this level, anyone who ...

13. Any dual students?

    Owlgal replied to aellisrn's topic in NP Students

    Yes. It does pertain to your question. If you were going for an MBA and FNP, for example, it would be an entirely different question (and answer). You should check with your school (I'm assuming you're going to Vanderbilt), but I highly doubt you ...

14. Any dual students?

    Owlgal replied to aellisrn's topic in NP Students

    dual in what?

15. Salaries at underserved/community health centers/federally qualified health centers

    Owlgal replied to adamRn79's topic in NP

    RVU's are better, IMO, than a set salary. They've basically guaranteed you a base salary plus bonus based off productivity. It's the best of both worlds. --Janet