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No, I'm only good at gross generalizations. But seriously, the variance of NP scope of practice from state to state, the difference in DNP programs and that right now there are only 4 accredited and the amount of class hours (sometimes up to 20-35) devoted to non-clinical courses. I understand the history of nursing is important to many people, but I'm not sure how it helps me treat patients.

Why do you think it's like this? It seems to me like another macro level view of the doctor / nurse but more specifically the gender stereotype based struggle. Nurses (women) can't get it together and form one national board like the AMA and suffer for it. Doctors (men) use a well structured non-egalitarian based system that imposes and enforces rules that must be adhered to. As such, nursing is still victim to it's own inability to control itself and medicine continues to hold the real power.

Why would you wait for NEU if you got into Yale, MGH, or BC? That doesn't make any sense, especially since most of those schools have decision deadlines this and next week.

I would attend in a heartbeat. Already, I'm thinking based on everything I've been reading and engaged in that becoming an NP/DNP is a huge mistake. Unless you follow a medical track, you will always be subjugated and undereducated in any practical sense. I was expecting the DNP is bring absolute parity to the NP, but it seems as if this is really really REALLY not the case. What's the point?

I too, give lectures to my cat and dogs. Also, it helps if I write or rewrite certain things.

I donno. We'll see what happens. Why don't you ask on the advance practice message boards, the professional associations, the hundreds of schools seeking out direct entry students, as well as all the existing NPs and PAs. But, I appreciate your sarcasm and complete lack of help in furthering the thread. In addition to that, I share some of your implied concern.

Honestly for me, I couldn't think of anymore more boring that sitting behind a curtain monitoring vitals. Sure, 180k a year sounds great, but it's like working in a prison: you may be at work, but you're still IN prison!

I think the ED is best. It's fast, very exciting, and at times dramatically bloody. The best part is that there is (usually) no poop.

Hey man ; It may just be your hospital. Everywhere I go, the nurses are always very busy doing medical things and the CNAs do most of the stuff you're describing. The foundation of nursing does come from a foundation of that type of "caring" you implied. Really, I'm thinking you're on a lousy floor. Try working in an ED or ICU and you'll be doing more "manly" things. Or better yet, apply now to MSN/DNP programs and get where you want to be. I'm in the same boat as you, but attending a NP program. But, you must realize that in order to be a NURSE practitioner, you must engage yourself in the entire NURSING experience. Why didn't you apply to PA school to get a more medical practice approach to health care? BTW - You don't have to worry about making a point to assert your heterosexuality as a p.s., you already went out of your way to do it at the beginning (football, premed). But, I have to tell you that from your writing, you come across like you're about an inch away from dotting your I's with a little heart! ; Dave (Queer dude.)

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Jack / KoBrien ; Last week, I called every place listed in Boston and hit a brick wall. Jack, where are you working? Maybe they have suggestions as to who else hires/trains and what the contract intails.

Thanks, Jack. What school will you be attending?

Thanks guys!

I thought that NEU already had conducted their interviews. If you haven't been invited, your chances of being invited at this point are slim to none. In addition, from what I understand from people I know who've gone there, they prefer students with a lot of clinical experience.

I'm sorry I wasn't clear enough. I'm entering a direct entry accelerated MSN program that includes a RN. Over the next three+ years or so I will get an RN and then an MSN for Family NP. Before even beginning anything, I'm looking to get started. Books to read, equipment to purchase and practice with, stuff like that.