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1. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   Thank you traumRUs for the kind comments. I agree about the broader and deeper aspects of a nursing education. Some medic programs (like mine, also depends on instructor) teach some pretty detailed stuff regarding A&P, Patho, etc. Plus, I tend...

2. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   I have to jump back into this thread because it has been very informative and interesting, even though my original post unfortunately won't be applicable to me anymore. Regarding Columbia, yes, you can go straight through the program (it was the pr...

3. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   Wow!!! Little did I know I was going to be starting such an active thread!!! I just got caught up on all the comments going on since my last post. Great discourse taking place. My thanks to all for their comments whether directly related to my or...

4. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   Wow!! Great dialogue going on here. Thanks to all for the comments. A special thank you to nurseangel47 for your positive comments about the paramedic field. Although we do have our interesting moments in the field, it's not always "Rescue 911", b...

5. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   What I think might be an even better option (cost wise that is...) is getting my Assoc. in Nursing through Excelsior's online program. It seems to be very convenient for those who work. Once I have that I can start working as a nurse and then apply...

6. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   One program near me (Columbia University) has what they call an ETP (Entry to Practice) combined BS/MS program. The first year is full time to satisfy the BSN portion. The rest of the program is for the MS(NP) which may be done part time or full ti...

7. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 replied to Blurr156's topic in NP Students

   Thank you augigi and traumaRUs for your feedback. I am a little surprised that people who graduate from NP programs (and hadn't worked as RN's) would have to take an RN position first and work for some time before being able to get an NP position. ...

8. Becoming an NP with little to no nursing experience??

   Blurr156 posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello to all!!! I have worked as a parmamedic for 20 years, have a B.A. in Economics, and I wanted to advance my career in healthcare. I was originally looking to pursue the PA route, but for certain practical reasons (including my union not helpi...