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  1. Started Walden FNP program any do's or don't?

    myelin replied to PeachesFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, I already knew that it was a degree mill, I just didn't realize how bad its attrition rate was. I can't believe that program is accredited anywhere. They accept everyone who applies. It's kind of...

  2. Started Walden FNP program any do's or don't?

    myelin replied to PeachesFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    29% retention rate? How is this program even

  3. 2013 UCSF MSN / AGNP Application

    myelin replied to jojonavy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It doesn't make sense that the normal entry MSN students would compete with MEPN students for slots, the MEPN student has already been admitted. They've already competed. I don't get it. Also, just an...

  4. FNP or PMHNP?

    myelin replied to ginaw623's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I just looked up HRSA loan repayment jobs and it looks like there are a lot of positions for psych. I'm also planning on getting my FNP after I get my PMHNP. It's true, FNP post-certs are everywhere....

  5. Are student loans haunting you?

    myelin replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    This. If you live cheaply when you graduate, it's amazing how quickly you can pay down your loans - even six figure ones. Of course if you have a house, mortgage, kids, etc. then it's not as easy......

  6. PMHNPs - also doing primary care?

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

    Thank you so much for the responses, everyone. It's been very useful and helped me put my friend's comments in

  7. 2013 UCSF MSN / AGNP Application

    myelin replied to jojonavy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Uh, we had over 500 applicants our year and a class of 62. So it certainly is true, but it doesn't really matter, I agree, since you guys are applying for different spots. However, we do have ACNP in...

  8. Discouraged NP Student

    myelin replied to mjjohns24's topic in Advanced Practice

    Sounds like you're talking about SDN. Do not let it get you down. That forum is nothing like reality. It's mostly med students and baby docs (interns, residents) freaking out about NPs (and often...

  9. PMHNPs - also doing primary care?

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

    I know we all get the same "core" training where we learn advanced health assessment skills and health management (I would assume that includes diabetes). Also, the DE part of it is over by then... we...

  10. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

    myelin replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    woah, zenman! That's amazing. Do you mind telling me what area you will be working in now (or PMing me)? Maybe the state? I assume it's somewhere rural? Just curious... I'm a bit paranoid about...

  11. What states are hiring new grad NPs?

    myelin replied to Kaylat's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Cohen, I'm so glad to hear you had luck with the NHSC website. I'm planning on doing the same thing when I graduate (it looks like there are a lot of openings for my specialty - psych). I have a...

  12. Direct Entry MSN... Enough experience to be APNs??

    myelin replied to Amistad's topic in Advanced Practice

    uhhh... that sounds like a really weird program. They never learned SC injections? That just sounds really bizarre to me. I'm in a direct entry MSN program and I've given all types of injections...

  13. Direct Entry MSN

    myelin replied to gfgs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    absolutely. My program is the type of program you're describing. Depending on your area, it can be hard to get hired in hospital settings without a BSN, but you can absolutely work as a RN with just...

  14. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    myelin replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Honestly, even if the market for LCSWs in your area is "strong" (which would surprise me, since that market is pretty horrible everywhere else), you're looking at topping out around 50/60k at the...

  15. Direct Entry MSN Programs 2013

    myelin replied to hopefulnurse24's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If people are interested in hearing about MEPN at UCSF, feel free to PM

  16. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    myelin replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would seriously, seriously look into the demand for LCSW in your area before making any more decisions. Do you know any LCSWs? Talk to them! How much do they make? How long did it take them to find...

  17. Direct Entry MSN. Should I do one that awards a BSN along the way?

    myelin replied to Pat23's topic in Advanced Practice

    Depends. Do you ever see yourself working as a bedside RN throughout your career? If so, then I'd get the BSN along the way. My direct entry program doesn't offer the BSN, it's RN licensure only...

  18. HELP! PMHNP vs. LCSW

    myelin replied to SycamoreGuy's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    PMHNP - no question. The market for LCSWs is terrible and the pay is very low. PMHNPs can do very well and have a strong market, especially if you're open to relocating. However, while money and job...

  19. PMHNP

    myelin replied to jh07418's topic in Advanced Practice

    Do you want to be a healthcare provider? Do you want to specifically just provide for mental health? Are you interested in meds and therapy? Do you like the nursing model? Do you have a degree yet?...

  20. Where are all the online NP graduates?

    myelin replied to Mommy2be's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    ... nice. Anyway, yes, attrition rates are higher for online education. You can look into this yourself, but I read a really great article on it several months back, and now I can't find it anywhere....

  21. More frustration as an MD or an NP?

    myelin replied to sapphire18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    meh. I decided at 23 to become a NP instead of pursuing MD. There are reasons to pursue advanced practice nursing (as opposed to medicine) other than age. Some people want to become healthcare...

  22. More frustration as an MD or an NP?

    myelin replied to sapphire18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please do NOT base your opinions on the relationships between healthcare providers from the ridiculous talk on SDN! That website is nothing like reality. I have clinical on a floor with lots of RNs,...

  23. I am not trying to repeat a topic. But your input is appreciated.

    myelin replied to prepcub's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey Harmonizer I'm curious - why do you want the 2015 goals to come true? I like hearing about different NP's views on this matter, since I'm kind of torn regarding the DNP.

  24. Where are all the online NP graduates?

    myelin replied to Mommy2be's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Online programs have much higher attrition rates compared with in-person counterparts, so that may be why you're having a hard time finding

  25. Name and scope of NP/PA's

    myelin replied to zoidberg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I completely agree. But the only way they could do it (as far as I can tell) is to sever ties with the AMA, and how on earth would that ever