Micque11

Thank you! I'm glad you mentioned Vanderbilt because that's one of my top picks I've been loooking at. This helps! i had looked at Ohio state online and it showed a map of the US and where states were at with excepting an online degree. I got discouraged when it had my current state in a "limited acceptance" category. But when I went on my States BON I didn't see anything that specifically told me what the limitations were. I did shoot the BON an email, so we will see what that says.

Take the job! I'd KILL for a NICU position, so congrats! If you want to explore other specialties, apply for a per diem position! Most hospitals will let you do PRN in another department. That way you get the best of both worlds and can see which fit is good for you! Good luck!

Hey NNP's, I'm looking into Neonatal NP programs. Has anyone done an online program. Did you have any issues when applying for jobs? Did employers frown on the online degree? I've recently seen in other specialties and certain states that they won't hire NP's with online degrees. Some advice/experience with the post graduation process would be appreciated! The last thing I want to do is spend the money and time on an online program only to not be hirable! And just FYI, I'm looking at online programs because 1) there are a LOT of them out there for NNP's and 2) I'm a military spouse and the possibility of having to move at any time is always a possibility so it's not necessarily a smart decision to do a more traditional program. I've been a nurse for 7 years so no new grad status here. :) TIA!

Girl, first and foremost, get out of the doctors office. Patients at doctors offices are insured and are entitled. They will be the rudest patients you will ever deal with because they make appointments and feel like that gives them the right to say/do whatever they want. Second, grow some thicker skin or get out of this profession. I too get told all the time I look 16.. and my response to this is do you really think a 16 year old is old enough to be a nurse? Usually that's a respectful way of saying you realize you're an idiot right? And when someone says you are incompetent just say okay, no worries, less work for me. And be done with it. Patients have a right to refuse, it's not your problem. I too have had patients refuse me because I'm not mormon(I'm from Utah). Know how many you know what's I give? None. If a person is that ridiculous then they must not need medical care that badly. Seriously. Go work in an ER or anywhere else where people are actually sick and you will see that less people will care about your baby face. They will still make comments but you are their only option and they either get care from you or no one. Stop being quiet when people are rude, you don't have to take that. Stand up for yourself and your skills. People will continue to walk all over you if you let them. But you should never, ever refuse THEM care. If you do that, you shouldn't be in this profession.