I'm sorry about your experiences with your preceptors. I used to work PRN on various units and several times I witnessed how vicious some RN's could be towards new nurses. I always went out of my way...
I have worked in all of these areas and they are not equal in preparing you for an advanced role in another field. I guarantee you that a psych NP with prior psych experience as a RN will be far more...
I almost made the mistake of attending an online/distance program that wasn't recognized in my state. The best thing to do is contact your state Board of Nursing before entering a program. Also,...
I thought that it was mandatory for all NNP's to have a minimum of 2 years neonatal nursing experience before sitting for the national boards. I'm not sure when that went into effect, but I'm...
Did the recruiters want the NP to have experience as a RN or NP? My experience in the RN role and NP role are not interchangeable. My scope of practice is completely different (with far more...