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I am only stating my opinion about the exam at the end of the NP Program, but I am still going through the program so I will have the opportunity of experiencing the exam at the end. I will be sure to get more information on the exam as well. I know I will do well on the exam and the boards because I AM willing to put in the hard work. It is unfortunate how much misinformation is going around about online NP programs. So for now, we can agree to disagree. Thanks.

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OK, hybrid or not, what I mean is Chamberlain offers the flexibility to complete classes online and the clinical portion is hands-on. If the boards don't mean anything, then are you saying that all NPs who pass the boards are really not adequate because it is easier than the NCLEX? Can you clarify this? Yes, maybe the MDs do not completely understand the NP curriculum etc., but they were speaking from what they actually experienced. I'm sure other MDs may have had negative experiences. Not all bad or good experiences come strictly from Chamberlain grads. I have done my research before choosing Chamberlain. It does have CCNE accreditation, options for live chats, two campuses near me that I can use for resources, preceptorship placement support, and a lot more. As far as finding preceptors, I'm glad I have the option of finding the preceptor I want to learn from. This option gives me the opportunity to find a competent NP. Brick-and-mortar schools and online schools have their advantages and disadvantages. Research shows that both options are adequate. The online NP Program fits my needs right now, and I am glad they have clinicals where I can get hands-on experience. Again, passing the boards and providing competent care is what matters. I appreciate your feedback and I have made my choice after researching the various options available. We can agree to disagree. :).

OK, I respect your opinion. So you are saying that hybrid NP programs are all bad and do not meet up with the standards of in-person programs? Just want to clarify. Also, all NPs take the same test to get their licensure in the end..right? I would assume NPs who have graduated from an online program would need to be competent enough to pass the state exam. In addition, they would also need to be competent in their chosen workplace as well to be successful. If an online NP is not competent in their assessment skills I think they would probably not do so well in the workplace setting. In my opinion, workplace success is what differentiates the good/bad NPs regardless of the school they intended. I have spoken with some MDs in the hospital setting from different specialties, which is what they told me. Again, I respect your opinion and I do try and look at it from both sides. Whether an NP went to an online or offline program, I would choose an NP who provides me with the best competent care based off of positive outcomes.

Hi, you seem to be very angry about this. What happened that made you this upset about this school? Can you please provide a detailed reason behind your statement? I chose this online NP Program because of its flexibility. I like that the MSN core classes are all online; these classes are mostly research etc Of course, the clinical part is not online which gives the NP student hands-on experience. I am looking for a Chamberlain student who has gone through clinical and how their experience has been. So far I have taken a majority of the MSN classes and I have not had any bad experiences. In the end, what matters is how competent the NP is regardless of what school they went to. That is just my opinion.

Hi, any nurses here go to Chamberlain for FNP? If so, what was your experience? Did you feel prepared for the clinicals and when you graduated?

Hi, I am curious about the exams you took. Were they for FNP? I'm researching NP tracks. Thank you:)

Hi, I'm an RN and I am applying to Northshore University Healthcare system in Evanston IL. If work there as an RN, how do you like it? I know most hospitals are understaffed but what are the pros and cons of Northshore? Typical interview questions? Would greatly appreciate any information regarding this hospital. Thank you!

Hi, I didn't apply to Advent Health but still looking for a nursing position.

I remember an interviewer asking me "Describe a typical day on the Med Surg unit". LOL.. I don't really remember what I said but I know it was a difficult question to answer for me because there was never a "typical" day. Every day was different and as we know, we wear many hats when working bedside. What is the best way to answer these questions without going on and on?

I remember an interviewer asking me "Describe a typical day on the Med Surg unit". LOL.. I don't really remember what I said but I know it was a difficult question to answer for me because there was never a "typical" day. Every day was different and as we know, we wear many hats when working bedside. What is the best way to answer these questions without going on and on?

Hi, I'm thinking about applying for an ICU position but I have been away from the bedside for almost two years. I worked for two years in Medical-Surgical. I'm not sure what type of interview questions to expect aside from the basic "tell me about yourself" ones. Would greatly appreciate advice. Thank you!

Hi, thank you for your feedback. Argh, I really want to apply but I am terrified! I only have two years of MS and I have been away from the bedside for almost 2 yrs. What type of interview questions do you think they will ask? My lack of interview skills is holding me back. I probably would have applied months ago but I can't get past the interview anxiety. I'm going over questions every day, and don't feel comfortable yet. I love learning and I am extremely motivated to learn. Argh.

Thank you Thank you for your advice! I think I will work full time to get my experience and then switch it up to either part time or PRN to get FNP done faster. ?

I'm going to apply to PCU and ICU, and go from there. I guess there is only one way to find out:)

Hi, I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on what I need to do in order to return to the bedside and get into critical care. My last nursing position was in 2020 in the PCU. I was only there for 4 months to help with Covid patients. Anyway, I've been away from the bedside since. What can I do to get into critical care? Most residency programs want new grads. Any advice?

I haven't applied to any acute care positions yet, I'm eliminating myself based on the position requirements or preference. I should try applying first

Hi, I've worked as an RN since 2011 in various areas such as triage, sub-acute, and acute care. I don't necessarily have 11 years of consecutive experience, but condensed, I have 5-6 years of solid nursing experience. Anyway, I'm in the FNP program right now, and I have been off the floor since 2020. I'm considering going back to the bedside but I will be in labs/clinical Summer of 2023. Should I just focus on program without working or better to work? I don't want to apply to a hospital job and then go "BTW, I'm leaving" within a year. Anyone else in same situation?

I was told FNP is the way to go because it would be easier to find a position. I would think an FNP can work in the role of AGPC-NP, and this would saturate this area as well.

Hi, I've been away from bedside since Aug 2020, and I want to start applying for nursing positions, but I don't want to use my previous job as a reference. I've worked at my previous job from 2015-17 as a MS nurse and April 2020 to Aug 2020 (Temp position). The manager I worked with from 2015-17 is no longer a manager there (high turnover at my hospital), and I had 3 different managers while I was at the same hospital for four months. I was bullied the whole time while I was at this hospital, and I really want to put any of the four managers down as a reference especially when I was bullied and lied on. I have no idea what these managers would say. They really didn't know me. Anyway, anyone apply for a floor nursing position without references? If not, what did you say?

I am in the same situation. I have reached out to recruiters and agencies and they all told me to get at least 6 months to a year of floor nursing so that I can travel.

Yes, but I was told that employers don't really look at that. I will take it if helps. I might just do it while looking for a job.

Hi, I know this post is a bit old but I'm curious about your response of picking up a hospital job in the Spring/Summer. Do you mean contract position? PRN? I was told nurses need previous acute care experience in order to apply to these type of positions. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you!

I'm going to start applying for acute care position in May (2022) and see what happens. I really don't count the four months I spent in PCU (2020). Technically, I've been off the floor since 2017. I worked in the Medical Surgical unit for 2 years (2015-2017). That is 5 years being away from solid work experience. Argh. Do you think employers will count my 4 months as good enough recent experience. I guess there is only one way to find out. I'm still not sure what to do about not being able to use previous employers as reference. I honestly don't know what do say about it because I don't want to talk bad about the hospital. I got bullied so bad and this nurse lied to the manager about me. I don't think they will have anything nice to say. It is sad but it happens. Not sure if RN refresher course will even help. I need to make an income and feeling stuck and frustrated that I basically committed nurse suicide....LOL.

I swore I would never work in LTACH or LTC again, because I don't like working with the elderly, it was because of the nurse to patient ratio. It was awful. I hated leaving the residents everyday wishing I had done more. The guilt of not being able to do more killed me. One nurse to 30 residents is just way too much and it puts my license at risk. I don't want to take that chance.