NP curriculum isn't standardized?

[SycamoreGuy]

I keep hearing in the MD vs. NP threads and elsewhere that NP curriculum isn't standardized. I thought all accredited programs had a standard curriculum. Maybe they are talking about unaccredited programs? How common are unaccredited programs?

[myelin]

All CRNA programs are accredited by COA an arm of AANA.

CNM programs are accredited by ACME an arm of ACNM.

CRNA and CNM programs based in schools of nursing (not all are if you don't know that) are also CCNE or ACEN accredited. It's a double accreditation if you will.

I'm not knocking down NP's, I've been an NP long enough to recognize the contributions the NP role has shown in providing high quality healthcare. I'm just recognizing the fact that there's room for improvement and until we recognize these areas of improvement, we won't get there.

This is the problem, though. There are a significant number of NPs who think that there is no problem. They think online education from for-profit schools with 90%+ acceptance rates is just fine. I believe the university juan is referring to is Walden (the one that never received a site visit before receiving accreditation for its NP programs). I read that about Walden a while back. I mean, just look at this site, for example. If anyone dares say anything remotely negative about Walden or other for-profits (despite the fact that there are many, many problems with that "university") they get jumped on immediately and accused of being 'haters'. This site itself is sponsored by for-profit universities.

[chillnurse, BSN, RN, NP]

I know what you mean. I have been jumped for accusing certain institutions with not so great track records. Usually the most defensive people are the ones that take most insult because their program is the one that is BUNK and they want to easiest msn they can acquire. Isn't that the most challenging thing to accomplish though? For people to look inward and admit that their degree isn't as great as they think it is. It is a major shot at somebody's pride to admit their degree doesn't give them God status.

[chillnurse, BSN, RN, NP]

What do online for-profits and Wal-mart have in common? Anybody can shop there and often the product is paid for with government money. And also terrible service.

[Mark Hill BSN]

You people need to get a life... Have you not figured out that NO ONE CARES what you think? Let it go people, you will be much happier!