Deep breath. You’re preparing yourself well for this role. They’ve hired you because you have great credentials. And they know you’re a new grad. Take comfort in the fact that its a teaching...
As an FNP working in the ED (studying for ENP right now), I wouldn’t entirely discount the experience that primary care provides. After all, many acute issues are exacerbations of chronic issues,...
100% agree with Numenor. NP is an entirely different role, with its own downsides. The hours may not be better (especially if you count admin time that’s often off the clock or call). If you want...
I second everything favthing says. I did all three- PLUS some. All were useful. I’d recommend buying a used copy of a course from one of the online groups in facebook. That way you can try more than...
While the pay may vary from state to state / rural vs urban environments and may be lucrative.... do NOT go back to school for the money. Nuh-uh. Do it because you REALLY want to be a nurse...
@adventure_rn I second this 100%. @kerleigh722 Don’t hesitate to take the time you need to research your career path. If there are specialties you are interested in, it will be easier to get into as...
Hi Kerleigh, Just a few thoughts from a recent FNP grad- if you’re interested in inpatient care, most FNP programs will NOT prepare you for it. Many do not allow any in-hospital clinicals- for me to...
Shameful situation. Do what you gotta do. Truthfully, its not just an APRN problem. Seems a lot of healthcare providers step into psych without training. We’ve got an obgyn-turned-mental health...
Hi Oldmahubbard- I’ve followed your posts for a while and really respect your opinion and experience. It seems things have largely changed since you were a student! Here was my experience: BSN- I...
Hi Future Provider, I totally get what you're saying. I think that recent grad vs not-so-recent grads have very different experiences MSN programs (regardless of the school). Having graduated 10 years...
Even if the two are the same cost, the question is: what job do you want to do? If you want to try out nursing, the ASBN is a terrific option. It'll give you the chance to really learn about being a...
Rock your look whatever you go with, but certainly don't straighten it unless you want to! Certain jobs may require that you pull your hair back (or you might just realize that it is better to keep...
Seriously? Classes at Georgetown EASY? I have to question whether your friend really did the GU program (I have heard people say GW was easy- and people almost always mix those two up). Also,...
Hi Meredith, I come from a similar background as you (MPH international health and development) and spent the last 8 years working in global health programs in DC before going back to school for my...
Sounds like a great plan! If you've got the languages, you are halfway there! :-) In the meantime, I encourage you to look into options that might expose you to health in the community- maybe working...