MentalKlarity BSN, NP

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    Update on Walden's post-master's certificate accreditation

    MentalKlarity replied to Agape practitioner's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agape, Herzing is what they call a "covert" for-profit. It's where the convert from for-profit to not-for-profit in order to avoid stigma but still funnel money into someone's pockets - in this case...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I've never understood the "well normal school doesn't fit into my life schedule" defense for diploma mills. A few points: Flexibility is not only available at diploma mills. Yes, they tend to...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It's not personal. I'm sure you will be a great NP, you obviously have drive and if you're in a great clinical situation you can definitely succeed regardless of the school name on your diploma!...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The NP boards aren't that hard and aren't really a major obstacle to certification. Most questions are straight memorization and they test mostly on very elementary concepts. As for your...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As mentioned earlier in this thread, thankfully that research has not been completed as it would be an embarrassment and ruin our profession. I don't even like to acknowledge that these diploma mills...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As I said, repeating A&P same as undergrad (name these bones, name these nerves, etc) is not the same. My program had a separate "advanced A & P" course that went much more in depth and used...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with this. Repeating A/P at a nursing level is kind of pointless. All NP programs should just include an advanced A/P course, something that goes deeper into the biochemistry and builds on...
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    Importance of NP Program Reputation, Name Recognition

    MentalKlarity replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Absolutely! State schools are often a great choice and many have an excellent reputation! The only time I think a school name on a resume might be a red flag to a recruiter, especially as the...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    In this context, usually for-profit programs that are in service to company shareholders moreso than students and only do the bare minimum to meet accreditation, if that. They often have "monthly"...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes, it's unfortunate but it seems those in charge have decided that simply graduating as many NPs as possible regardless of quality is the best path forward. It's shortsighted and ignorant and I wish...
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    Update on Walden's post-master's certificate accreditation

    MentalKlarity replied to Agape practitioner's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'll do some research for you! I haven't heard of any red flags though for
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    Importance of NP Program Reputation, Name Recognition

    MentalKlarity replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This really isn't necessarily true. In some cases, sure - a school can never "make up" for an inferior student out of the gate. But many ivy league/top NP school graduates are driven and science...
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    Aspiring Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    MentalKlarity replied to Bubbagouda's topic in Psychiatric

    Walden is under investigation by the US Dept of Justice and may end up losing accreditation or close altogether. They are currently being sold by their shareholders to another for-profit education...
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    Master PMHNP Programs the good the bad please help!!

    MentalKlarity replied to jgg765's topic in Psychiatric

    PMHNP programs are not as common, there are not as many providers and I don't they they are the cash-cow for schools that FNP programs are. Apparently Walden has decided there is a market, though. A...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I did not find RN experience to be helpful for NP school or practice. In fact, most of the people in my graduating program who struggled the most in coursework, clinical, and even boards were those...
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    How to stop last minute calloffs?

    MentalKlarity replied to PManager's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Very unusual and unprofessional. However, I would caution against "assuming" the reason. There are numerous medical conditions, for example, that can flare-up last minute and make working impossible,...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You don't have to be an NP to know that standards have to be higher than they are! And you're absolutely right - the much touted studies of NP parity were mostly completed back when we had a few...
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    Update on Walden's post-master's certificate accreditation

    MentalKlarity replied to Agape practitioner's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've heard this as well, seems to be a great program. And quite frankly, any online school training a MEDICAL PROVIDER should have hands on components on campus. Fully online programs with no...
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    High Demand or Oversaturated?

    MentalKlarity replied to hcurry9's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Number of graduating NPs is exploding. To go from around 8,000 in annually in 2008 to 30K+ annually today is not sustainable. A lot of it is due to proliferation of massive for-profit programs with no...
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    Update on Walden's post-master's certificate accreditation

    MentalKlarity replied to Agape practitioner's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you find any that are approved PM me and I will look into it for you, make sure they seem legit! ? good luck! Stay
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    Importance of NP Program Reputation, Name Recognition

    MentalKlarity replied to adventure_rn's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It matters. Doesn't have to be ivy leage or Hopkins/Duke but those names on a resume do draw attention. Local state schools that are well regarded are also fine. They may not cause your...
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    is your schedule full?

    MentalKlarity replied to singleye's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Sounds great! Much better than seeing 20+ a day and feeling burnt out. I actually think you can learn more seeing fewer - spend the extra time really getting to know the patient and their history....
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    Can I get paid while my insurance credentialing goes through?

    MentalKlarity replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's totally up to them, but most positions did not allow me to start until credentialing was
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    https://www.highereddive.com/news/justice-dept-investigates-walden-u-over-claims-of-misrepresentation/588521/ Luckily it's a moot point as Walden is unlikely to survive the investigation,...
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    We Must Demolish NP Diploma Mills

    MentalKlarity replied to cprimavera's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    We could instead look at how many diploma mill schools have shut down or "gone out of business" leaving their students high and dry? The number of preceptors who say they won't work with them due to...