Thanks for the info. The program here in Jackson is through the University of Mississippi and its teaching hospital, including a level one trauma center. Cost is a major difference between the two programs, and with Vanderbilt starting an "intensivis...
I'm very interested in it, and would like to hear from graduates of the program. I have an ACNP program available to me here in Jackson, MS but it doesn't have an intensivist focus. My fiance and I are strongly considering moving to Nashville next sp...
As others have stated, it depends on the school. HOWEVER, I think that on the basic premise of common sense, it would be difficult to be an advanced practice nurse without being a nurse first. Food for thought.
JStrib replied to LetsChill's topic in NP Students
I'm really considering the intensivist program at Vanderbilt as well. My fiance and I are planning to move to Nashville in the spring, but I'll need to get ICU experience first. So far I've worked a little over a year of cardiology and 6 months of ED...