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.

  16. Everyone is in NP school !

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

    Honestly, I was shocked at how low NP pay is now. I'm looking long-term at wanting part-time hours, and that better fits the NP role versus the management role that I'm currently in. Otherwise, I...

  17. F's from several years ago, I have a 3.8 now.

    Owlgal replied to Coca_Evagria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your professors honestly wouldn't let you withdraw from class due to the death of your step-father? ... or were your grades super low to begin with, and they didn't want to give you that "out"? --...

  18. Maryville v USA v Regis (PMHNP)

    Owlgal replied to SummitRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm with Maryville for my FNP. So far, so good. I'm doing the online program, even though the B&M school isn't too far away. Super flexible so far with my work. There is group work, but so far it...

  19. A lot of Hate toward NP Students without years of RN experience

    Owlgal replied to jenn17's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The truth is that NPs just like everyone else, like to think that they are in some exclusive club. The price of admission is supposed to be a rigorous full-time B&M program only after having...

  20. B&M vs Online

    Owlgal posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I see a whole lot of hate for the online Nurse Practitioner programs. I'm wondering if anyone has any statistics regarding poor performance based on whether a NP went the traditional route versus...

  21. I just failed my aanp exam june 2017

    Owlgal replied to RM, MSN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What school did you go to,

  22. B&M vs Online

    Owlgal replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do appreciate a lively discussion. I'm fairly new to this site and spent a little time reading through various posts/threads. It seems that there are a variety of concerns that are posted here by...

  23. B&M vs Online

    Owlgal replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How would you possibly NOT learn "it" if you've encountered it over and over again with your "100 years experience"? Seriously? -- You think reading about something once in a book (and trying to...

  24. B&M vs Online

    Owlgal replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ok. You do realize this is an NP forum, right? (students/FNPs...) so if you're not interested in NP knowledge, why become an NP? -- That seems counter-intuitive, to be honest. I am very much...

  25. B&M vs Online

    Owlgal replied to Owlgal's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hmm. Maybe we just learn faster than you? I have never had to spend 40+ hours a week "studying" -- not for my BSN and not for my FNP (thus far). I can't even imagine having to study that hard for...