Owlgal

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1. For-Profit NP admissions... I thought they were joking!

   Owlgal replied to SummitRN's topic in Advanced Practice

   I guess I don't see what the big deal is. Honestly. I'm in the Midwest. Boards should weed out those who truly don't know what they're doing. And the vast majority of NPs that I see in my area have...

2. Undergrad Debt and going for NP

   Owlgal replied to peaceful2100's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Student loan debt for a career such as nursing or becoming an NP is an excellent return on investment, even with student loan interest. Starting salary is minimum $90k for a NP. Maximum length of time...

3. DNP FNP school loan

   Owlgal replied to jensfbay's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I think the vast majority of NP students have student loans. Of course, it would be great if you had a big pile of cash to fund your education. We'd all love that. Education in a field such as nursing...

4. Why preceptors don't precept

   Owlgal replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Really? Because I really don't care. It's a known quantity that it's going to cost me a ton of cash. I don't really care how much. Money isn't something that I focus on. I make plenty and save plenty...

5. Why preceptors don't precept

   Owlgal replied to sauce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   This whole discussion kind of cracks me up. The truth is that there are going to be good and bad RNs, NPs, PAs, MDs, and DOs. It's a crap shoot, really. I've been treated by doctors as a patient that...

6. Minimum Scores for Boards

   Owlgal replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Talk about scary. I'll take the person who's actually licensed and passed boards rather than the guy, who, mid-way through his course of study, already thinks he knows it all. Maybe they'll just let...

7. Minimum Scores for Boards

   Owlgal replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   I wouldn't call them "scary" -- because, you know what, they've passed boards -- and one can assume that you have not. I always like to reserve judgement until I've been in that same place/situation....

8. Everyone is in NP school !

   Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I find this odd. Because all of my online exams are either proctored and timed or simply timed. Are they really taking exams between going into patient rooms? -- that seems highly exaggerated to

9. Nurse Practitioners: Shortage or Surplus

   Owlgal replied to shibaowner's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As someone had previously mentioned, new NPs may need to exhibit a willingness to move in order to practice in a way that fits their professional goals. This is no different than physicians who move...

10. Should I inform current employer of APRN license?

    Owlgal replied to MJC2118's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I haven't told my employer that I'm in a Master's program. I can't imagine that it's any of her business, unless I make it her business. I did submit paperwork for tuition reimbursement through HR --...

11. Everyone is in NP school !

    Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This whole discussion reeks of elitism. Which is something I find distasteful and usually find only on physician forums. You know, where they bemoan the fact that they aren't treated like gods anymore...

12. Everyone is in NP school !

    Owlgal replied to Atl-Murse's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Best response ever! Seriously, though. I've gone over to the NP Student forum and there are far too many "I didn't pass boards" threads. This blows my mind. I seriously want to know what schools...

13. Any dual students?

    Owlgal replied to aellisrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes. It does pertain to your question. If you were going for an MBA and FNP, for example, it would be an entirely different question (and answer). You should check with your school (I'm assuming...

14. Any dual students?

    Owlgal replied to aellisrn's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    dual in

15. Salaries at underserved/community health centers/federally qualified health centers

    Owlgal replied to adamRn79's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    RVU's are better, IMO, than a set salary. They've basically guaranteed you a base salary plus bonus based off productivity. It's the best of both worlds.