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While I do think the National Health Service Scholarship and Loan Repayment program is wonderful, it worries me that providers will work for a few years in a lower paying job so that they can get their loans repaid, and then move on to a higher payin...

How quickly does your shift go by? In general, does it drag, or do you look at the clock and wonder, "Where the hell did the time go?!" What is your specialty? Just curious to see how peoples' opinions differ...

You said that your friend was not an RN...I am just curious, then, did she complete a direct-entry program?

Several things. First, I have a business background and can tell you that objectives statements are worthless. It just adds space to your resume that you could use otherwise highlighting other accomplishments (i.e. foreign language or computer skil...

Forgive me if there is an obvious answer to this...but why are they only hiring ADNs? This confuses me, especially at a time when it seems "everyone" (and by everyone, I mean employers) is pushing the BSN.

If you do a search of several university advanced practice degree programs, several have already phased out the MSN degree program for NPs. So while you think it might not happen, it is already in the process of happening. If you have your MSN befo...

$43k for an ADN?!?!?!?!?!

I understand drug reps can be frustrating. However, please keep in mind that they are just trying to do their jobs. They do not have any control over how much the drugs cost, which managed care plans offer favorable coverage, etc. They are the "lo...

LOL LOL LOL....love the wheelchair comment. Oh, the images that are going through my mind...thanks for the laugh!!!

To NPs, aspiring NPs, and anyone else who is reading...I just got onto a new insurance plan, moved, and had to find a new primary care provider. I have heard such wonderful things about NPs and decided to give it a shot and check them out myself. I...

As a former drug rep, I can say with certainty that it is a vicious cycle. Drug reps want the physicians to use the samples so that we can leave more so that we can get signatures so that we can show our boss we've actually done something so that ou...

I know where you are coming from...I have a bachelors in business and am about to graduate with two master's degrees (public health and health care administration) and would love to go back to school to become a nurse, but the costs are astronomical....

Samweston, Here is a link to an interesting journal article on the use of ACNPs in the critical care setting. It's from the American Journal of Critical Care. It gives pretty good overview of what ACNPs can and will do on a regular basis, as wel...

Was trolling old threads, found this one, wanted to bump it up because it made me laugh for about half an hour, reading all the comments. Who says nurses don't eat their young, eh??

I don't see why you wouldn't be an excellent candidate. How is your GPA/GRE? My undergrad GPA isn't stellar, but I have two master's degrees (MHA/MPH) and a couple of years of health care experience in various arenas. I am applying for the Spring ...

...and PA #2, Nurse Practitioner #4, Anesthesiologist #11... Top 50 rank: 15 Sector: Healthcare What they do: Nurse Anesthetists work with Anesthesiologists to help administer anesthesia for patients prior to surgery, monitor and adjust the levels o...

BCgrad, Thanks for your input. I love working with the mentally ill, and am finding more and more that there is a vast shortage of good, quality mental health providers. Although I am "scared" of pigeonholing myself and not getting something tha...

...right below the PA job, which ranked at #2... Top 50 rank: 4 Sector: Healthcare What they do: In addition to performing routine caretaking tasks, nurse practitioners have the advanced medical training to diagnose and treat a wide range of ailment...

I missed that part re:the debate. Was that on the website or somewhere else?

I'm going to second luckylady's request...I am looking at psych NP program, as well, but am worried that FNP might be a better route, because there are more jobs for FNPs. Any insight into what the job is about would be appreciated!

I'm in the same boat as you, OP. I have not yet started my NP program, but am in the process of applying. I have to declare my specialty intention, and while I have always wanted to do Psych, I am wary of how many job opportunities there really are...

Beachbutterfly, try applying for loan repayment extension due to hardship. I'm not exactly sure how you do this, but I do know it is an option. Contact your lender and/or financial aid office and see if they can help. Good luck!

You have to remember, in the employment realm, as well as the real world, "perception is reality." More education equates to more knowledge, and in many people's minds, better care. This may not truly be the case, but it is all about perception. Ho...

Congrats to you!! I'm looking at Accelerated BSN/MSN program, as well. I have a business degree but am thinking about going back to school for nursing. How was the application process? How is the program so far? I know you probably aren't very fa...

There are many programs that offer online A&P. Many community colleges have them, you just have to go to lab. Check out your local CC's to see what they have to offer.