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Hello!

This site looks like a great resource.

I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.

I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.

Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.

I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.

Thank you!

Specializes in Nursing Education.
Hello!

This site looks like a great resource.

I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.

I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.

Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.

I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.

Thank you!

I am sorry you have not had any response to your post yet, but the NP forum is very active and I am sure one of the members of this forum will be by soon. Nice to have you with us and hope to read more of your posts in the future.

Wow yay, I am so glad to "meet" a fellow hopeful. I am also doing prereqs for an accelerated NP. Sorry, I am sure you are hoping to talk to some current NPs. I am looking at PLU and Seattle U. I live in CA right now but want to move back to WA, and I like their programs better. If we both get in, well be in the same neck of the woods. Anyway, good luck to you. Good idea working in a hospital. I don't have time right now because my mom has been in an accident and I am taking care of her-still lots of exposure to hospital settings (and now Long Term Care) anyhow. She is moving in with me tomorrow! Anyway, thats an aside. I would love to hear about how you decided to do this. Have you read the posts on the concerns some have about accelerated programs. At first I found those discouraging but in the end I think it just helped me be more careful in selecting programs. I hope that people on this sight will help be able to answer some quesions and help us both make good decisions. Good luck again.

Hello!

This site looks like a great resource.

I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.

I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.

Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.

I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.

Thank you!

Specializes in Hospice and palliative care.

Hi there

I am an NP in the Philadelphia, PA area and would be more than happy to correspond with anyone looking to be an NP. Please don't hesitate to contact me privately with a private message :)

Laurie

Hello!

This site looks like a great resource.

I'm doing the prereqs to apply to an accelerated masters in nursing program at the University of Washington right now.

I would be interested in chatting with some NPs as I'm deciding which focal area to pursue. Currently acute care and FNP are at the top of my list.

Does anybody know of any programs in Seattle that help aspiring nurses find somebody to shadow in their area of interest? Or if there are any NPs on this list that would be willing, I would be very interested in shadowing somebody for a day.

I volunteer at a local hospital right now, so am gaining some experience and perspective that way, but would really like to talk to some folks who are in the profession already.

Thank you!

Hi !! :) I'm a NP who holds dual licensure in Tennessee and New York. I'd be glad to answer any questions.

Hello,

I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I completed an accelerated program 1 year ago. I'm happy to correspond with anyone that has questions.

Good luck in you career pursuits!!

Hello,

I'm a Psych NP in Arizona. I completed an accelerated program 1 year ago. I'm happy to correspond with anyone that has questions.

Good luck in you career pursuits!!

Did you do the psych program. I am presently in the adult np program in Massachusetts with a subspec of geri. I have worked in geripsych and love it. My program isn't specifically for psych, as it isn't offered where I am in school. I am going to try to do my clinicals next year in psych. I am just curious about your program, was it specifically psych.

Did you do the psych program. I am presently in the adult np program in Massachusetts with a subspec of geri. I have worked in geripsych and love it. My program isn't specifically for psych, as it isn't offered where I am in school. I am going to try to do my clinicals next year in psych. I am just curious about your program, was it specifically psych.

Yes, I had worked as a psychotherapist for 10 years before going back to school to complete a Psych NP program. Many states are now specifying that your degree is in your specialty area (psych, geri, acute, etc.). Also don't let not having RN experience deter you from pursuing the degree. You may see some on this site say you need to work as an RN first, but that isn't always the case, and many jobs will hire you without that experience, as the NP and RN positions are different. You can review the http://www.vanderbilt.edu/nursing site for more info on the psych program

Hi !! :) I'm a NP who holds dual licensure in Tennessee and New York. I'd be glad to answer any questions.
Currently I am serving in the USAF. I am looking at a NP program from NY. SUNY which I would be able to complete on-line. Clinicals would be arranged where I would be stationed. Pos/Neg replies :uhoh3: .

Hi All,

I too am planning to pursue either an Accelerated BSN program or a Direct Entry Masters program, as my goal is to become an NP. Only one school in San Diego offers either option, so I am researching other schools. I have a pretty comprehensive spreadsheet put together with most schools around the country offering either option. Do you think it would be worth posting the information here, and seeing what schools that I am missing? It might also be helpful for those who are looking for schools that offer the programs. I could also forward my spreadsheet to anyone who wants it once I am finished. It's nice to see others pursuing the same path so we can share experiences, etc. :)

Hi All,

I too am planning to pursue either an Accelerated BSN program or a Direct Entry Masters program, as my goal is to become an NP. Only one school in San Diego offers either option, so I am researching other schools. I have a pretty comprehensive spreadsheet put together with most schools around the country offering either option. Do you think it would be worth posting the information here, and seeing what schools that I am missing? It might also be helpful for those who are looking for schools that offer the programs. I could also forward my spreadsheet to anyone who wants it once I am finished. It's nice to see others pursuing the same path so we can share experiences, etc. :)

Hi Hopegirl,

I think it is a really good idea to post up the info you have found so far to help a fellow hopeful. I am graduating this Spring from UCSD as a Human Development Major and am looking into applying for a Direct Entry Masters Program. I noticed that most are on the East coast so I am a little worried about having to move out there. I was wondering what you have come up with so far.

I also had a question, if anyone knows, what are the differences between a direct MSN program and a combined BSN and MSN programs (like the one offered by John Hopkins). I just want to know if it is better to have both or if it is OK to have only an RN MSN in the long run. I am loking to be a FNP and perhaps in the far future a Midwife. Also I was wondering if it was extremely important to attend a NLNAC accredidation or if it mattered much.

Lasly I was wondering if there were any urses working in L&D down in SD who would not mind having me shadow them so I could get a little more insight into the nursing profession.

Thanks!!!

MUSE42:rolleyes:

Hi MUSE42,

I just finished the BSN portion at Hopkins, and was accepted into the direct entry program. I took a leave of absence this year and will go on for my master's next year (FNP). Many students go directly through at earn their master's with no RN experience. I find most school require at least one year RN exp (for some reason Hopkins does not) so I personally decided it was best for me to take one year to work as a nurse.

I know there are programs where you can earn a certificate in nursing and pass your boards and then go directly on for your master's. I believe Case Western Reserve has such a program. The big difference is you don't earn a BSN. Both types of programs require a previous bachelor's (doesn't matter what in) and all the nursing prerequisites to be done before starting the program.

When I was considering programs, I decided having my BSN rather than a certificate would be helpful and more secure in the long run. Just my opinion! Let me know if you have questions about the Hopkins program.

Also, if you're interested, I have a federal scholarship through the National Health Service Corps that is paying for all of my educational expenses (including monthly stipend) and in return I have to work in an "underserved area" of the US. They will pay for direct entry programs, including the BS or certificate portion--the only stipulation is that you MUST ultimately work as a FNP in an underserved area. They will also accept people interested in being midwives or PAs. The site is below:

http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/index.asp

Let me know if you have questions!!!

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