charisma00

Now that would be outright scary. Patients still need care people cant just go missing. I get your sentiment though

Hello, I start an accelerated nursing program in the fall. It is too soon for open enrollment but I need it in order to be admitted into the program. Anyone else experience this? What are some solutions? Thank you!

oh youll be fine. we all look different. youll have patients who you have no say in treating them, you may treat a racist, or a sexist or an abuser, the list goes on. what matters is you doing your job well, people need that. Trust me, having good characteristics makes a person glow on the outside. The immature people who you hear saying mean things are really the ugly ones that you will leave behind when you become a nurse.

I wouldn't do it. Its not worth your license, its not worth your safety and security, its not worth the drama at work. It really sounds like you are crushing on him a bit tho. I can understand maybe he doesnt know not to call you at work, that its not like a retail job or something, one time okay fine. If hes been calling after you gave a No. you need to CYA, before this gets worse. Avoid him, warn your coworkers to not tell anyone about your whereabouts, get security to take you to your car late nights. If you are both interested in each other after some time, God will find a way for it to happen. THIS is just not the way.

I am so thankful for your response, you have no idea. Thank you so much! It's that differentiation that I needed to hear, as I thought all MSNs were created equal and considered "advance practice". I am so glad you answered, as this was the missing link I needed to make my decision. The school would waive a few courses but I wouldn't go tot an expensive private school twice. When after practicing as a nurse Id have options. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this info and suggestion!

I really appreciate your detailed response and I realize I have left a lot of details out that may confuse some. Thank you so much for breaking it down.. I have answered the questions above. Another question I have is, what does it mean to be grandfathered in? Are employers mandated to pay for schooling? How does that work?

okay, since this is the second time i am hearing i am confused, what should I do more research on? I do not get what I am missing here and I would like some guidance.

I have my Bachelors in a non nursing field, The Paths I am considering are: ABSN>NP (MSN or DNP route) MSN CNL>NP (DNP) or MSN CNL>NP (via post masters certification) I want to be a nurse practitioner with a terminal degree. Where I am located, some MSN NPs are being phased out where now they want DNP educated NPs. Does this make better sense now? I would like to know the best path for the long run as I want to do most of my schooling young before i start a family

I have. I am still confused about a few things and I am extremely confused because there are a lot of conflicting information online. The more I hear personal experiences and use the expertise of actual nurses, the more informed I can be. Isn't that what this site is for?

I am looking at two schools, ABSN program at a local state college (1 year, $36,000- 55,000), or MSN CNL program at a nearby private school (2 years, $100,000 -120,000). I want to be a Nurse practitioner. What is the best path I can take, I would love to be set as soon as possible so I can have a family and have the best return on my investment. I hear MSN nurses just have to go for certification to become NPs, while i guess as a BSN nurses I'd have to go for an MSN or DNP program? I also hear MSN nurse practitioners are no longer the standard but DNP? so then Id probably would go to school so that. As you can see, I am lost. Please help!

Is there a Facebook group for this program?

Oh my! Where'd you hear that? I'd love to read more.

OKay. I would like to know, how long can we expect there to be no mandate? I'm afraid I may get my MSN CNL and constantly look over my shoulder between the time it takes me to gain substantial experience and then go for further schooling. I just want to be a nurse practitioner and not have my path become invalid in the process. Also its very interesting you should say DNP has more research and leadership components, it may be that those components from CNL program may be transferable...(hopefully)

Ah ok. What makes a program "non clinical"? I'm sorry for any of my ignorance, nursing has so many directions and path options, my head hasn't stopped spinning. For the APRN advancement, is that like a certification? So i can take my MSN CNL degree and get certified as an NP?