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  1. 1 year FNP programs

    ChesterRN replied to soliant12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I thought about the same thing, but you loose some marketing potential that way. Burma? No I always like to list places that I'd like to

  2. 1 year FNP programs

    ChesterRN replied to soliant12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Too bad, it looks like you could do it in a year. Have you found any others via distant ed for a

  3. How do you take tests in online NP programs?

    ChesterRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just got an email from the FNP program director at Vanderbilt. He said they don't offer the program through disance ed. Has this

  4. How do you take tests in online NP programs?

    ChesterRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    How did you feel about the training at Vanderbilt? Any trouble on Boards or getting a

  5. RN to BSN, what is the best way?

    ChesterRN replied to tatty's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not so sure. Do you know if the CA BRN will accept a BSN from E.C. for the PHN certificate for RN's already

  6. Paramedic/EMT vs RN?

    ChesterRN replied to mcknis's topic in General Nursing

    Two different worlds, yet in the same universe. As a paramedic, I'm responsible for implementing a treatment regimen based on my assessment. For example, if someone presents with shortness of...

  7. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    ChesterRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I like the name 'Burma' It rolls off the tongue better that Myanma, or Bama. And what's what up with all the age discrimination around here? You guys never heard of a 97 year old Regents graduate...

  8. 1 year FNP programs

    ChesterRN replied to soliant12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does Vanderbilt even offer a distance ed FNP/MSN

  9. How do you take tests in online NP programs?

    ChesterRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    With the UAB program, how much time do you really spend on campus...how many trips? Also what State were you living in when you completed the

  10. How do you take tests in online NP programs?

    ChesterRN replied to platon20's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    After the tests are administered at UAB, do they show you which ones you missed and the correct answers, or do you never find out which ones you missed--just give you a

  11. 1 year FNP programs

    ChesterRN replied to soliant12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Stanford has a 15 month program. You come out with an FNP and PA certificate. No MSN though. Only good for CA (Except

  12. Indiana State Univ.

    ChesterRN replied to newflgrad's topic in Online Distance Learning

    My advice: Do all of your general ed before you enroll. I'm doing the RN-BSN program and have been working on finding courses to meet the last two of my general ed. ISU cant help, and unfortunately...

  13. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    ChesterRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Not only is it the absolute truth, it is also California Board of Registered Nursing policy as well as California Case Law. You might want to read the specifics of the decision of The California...

  14. What's the best way to find a preceptor?

    ChesterRN replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    That's a great

  15. What's the best way to find a preceptor?

    ChesterRN replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Here's an interesting article related to the subject. Kind of alarming:

  16. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    ChesterRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    In a word, No. The CA BRN has made it clear (now supported by case law) that EC graduates do not obtain the same type of supervised clinical training as those grads from CA approved programs,...

  17. What's the best way to find a preceptor?

    ChesterRN replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I talked with a local Regional Clinical Coordinator from Frontier last week, and I found out the same. I understand the rationale that they want your preceptor/mentor to be an FNP, but it sure...

  18. What's the best way to find a preceptor?

    ChesterRN replied to texas-rn-fnp's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    1. Check out the local county subsidized clinics. This would probably be the best as not only do they have family medicine and other specialties, but they are more than likely dialed in with the...

  19. Hello! I'm a "Physician Extender"

    ChesterRN replied to PackMule's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This is very interesting. How can the term "physician" in "physician extender" be applied to the advance practice nurse? Different model, different training, different scope of practice, different...

  20. Pros and Cons of Excelsior Program

    ChesterRN replied to suzanne4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Biggest Pro's Study when you want. Take the exams when you want. I don't know if it's just me but every EC grad I know (6), including myself are all in leadership positions, either on the floor or...

  21. Online MSN/FNP Programs...Can we get a sticky

    ChesterRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Can we get a sticky, kind of similar to the online RN-BSN for this post. There's way too many Online FNP schools out there to evaluate them all. I'm looking for some real input from current...

  22. Any CA FNP online Grads

    ChesterRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi I'm curious, has anyone graduated from an FNP/MSN online program from a school outside of California (Not including University of Phoenix or Dominguez Hills) and actually got certified in...

  23. Any CA FNP online Grads

    ChesterRN replied to ChesterRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Wow, that is such a good point. I wonder if California is the only state where you can be an NP without at least a

  24. MSN Programs No out-of-state tuition

    ChesterRN replied to NephroBSN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Indiana State is another

  25. anyone out there preparing for the CPNE?

    ChesterRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a CPNE survior from 1994. Good luck, drink a double bourbon on Friday and Saturday night and don't let the other candidates psyche you out. Cheers Chester