kare321

I quit working once I started my NP program. I am at a great school from which I received unexpected financial support. Some of my classmates have gone part time or weekends and it seems to work better for them. When clinical rotations start many have taken a leave of absence. Some have taken positions as GSI's to offset the cost of tuition. I have also taken several online classes, the difference between online and traditional is in the writing. The expectation of the online class is the ability to master computer skills, APA and staying tuned into the class-log in often. I love online classes, for me it was less work than traditional class with the added benefit of access to course material 24/7, which is a best fit I think for working moms. (Many a night in my pj's after the kids went to bed) Good luck to you, I am sure you will find balance for what works best for you and your family.

This might work, you needed proof of immuization to attend public school. Check to see if they have your record??? Long shot but it might work

I graduated from the RN-BSN program recently and had the opportunity to work closely with a number of professors and all of the advisors. The 2nd degree advisors are very good and know their stuff. I have met several other students in the 2nd degree program and all said that it is a tough program but graduation day made it all worth while. All I knew were employed before they took the boards. The 2nd degree programs are new in the state of Michigan. I spoke with one prof. who stated it usually takes about 5 years to get things on track. OU is a great school, I had a very good experience, granted I was already an RN with several years experience. Good luck and keep the faith. If you are accepted you should give yourself a pat on the back because they receive 500 applications a semester.

I am in need of advice from nurses who are currently working as FNP's or ANP's. I am trying to decide which road to take. I hear different things about each of these tracks. I live in Michigan my concerns are essentially about marketablity. I am at crunch time and need to have my application in by January to start next fall 2007. Is it easy to find employment after completion of the graduate program? Where are most new NP's working? What should be the expectation as far as starting salaries? These are questions not answered by the literature offered at most Universities. Any advice would be helpful, or even just relaying your experience in school and as a new NP would be appreciated.