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It's a big decision. Lots of time, effort, and money. You're smart to really think through it. Good luck to you, whichever route you choose!

I can definitely understand that. Another thing to consider is the travel expense to come on campus each semester. For the physical assessment class you have to come three times. We had students from all over in the program, but I was glad I could just drive to campus instead of travel a long distance. I do know they will find you a preceptor, but I do know it's more challenging for out of state students to find placement sometimes

Yes, I do think my Duke education afforded me more interviews and thus more offers. I had a job before I finished school. Yes, the helped with all clinical placements.

I just applied and was fortunate enough to get it. It is very competitive. It was time intensive to apply. But clearly worth it. I was fortunate ate that the clinic less than a mile from my house qualified as a site. FQHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center Depends on your matriculation plan. Around 2 years. I did two tracks in 2.5 years - full time.

Hi. I'm a Duke grad. I did the AGNP and WHNP tracks. I graduated in May 2018. My GPA was 3.93. I LOVED the program. I can't speak highly enough of the program. I worked full-time the first year of the program, but then I went part time to finish. Once clinical started, I couldn't continue to work my 9-5 job. A Duke education is unparalleled. I have since taken a post graduated course at another online university and the instruction was so bad I've decided not to continue. I will be starting my DNP with a PMC in PMHNP in August. I received the Nurse Corp scholarship so I had very little debt from the program. I will have a lot of debt for the DNP and PMC, but I think it's worth it. I have worked in a rural FQHC for the last two years and have had a great experience, mostly due to the great education I got at Duke. Don't be fooled. Not all NP programs are created equal. Duke is highly ranked for good reason.