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My base pay is 60/hr and I average 4 12/hr shifts a week.. If there are uncovered shifts; like tomorrow, I'll make 90/hr.

What is your current salary (in 2007 lol), and with how many years experience? 1 yr m/l and I'm on schedule to make 130's to 140's What is your specialty? FNP What environment do you work in? Emergency Dept. What geographic area or state are you in? KY Where did you go for your NP? Vandy

Vanderbilt's program is three semesters; if you already have your BSN... I'm currently in the FNP program now, it's the shortest program that I know of.

Good luck to everyone starting NP school!! I start the FNP program at Vanderbilt Aug 22nd.

What part of Kentucky will you be working? I start Vandy this fall also and will work in Ky after graduation. Ky NP's fought hard last year for the right to prescribe schedule 2-5 narcs but ultimately were turned down due to the fact that Ky has a high substance abuse record and the thought was they didn't want NPs fueling this. Although, many sources say that Ky NP's would have this ability within 2-3 yrs. Good luck...

Not really answering your question but I has accepted into two FNP programs Eastern Kentucky University, which would have took 6 semesters and Vanderbilt, which will take three semesters. I decided to attend Vanderbilt and I start this August! The time factor at Vandy was the deciding factor for me.. Good luck!!

Thanks for the info! Anymore people using PDA's?

Does anyone have any recommendations for PDA software? I will be attending a FNP program this August and am looking for software. I have a Dell Axim X50v. Does anyone use Freeware or Shareware? Thanks for your advice

I applied about the same time as you, so you should be getting your letter anytime! I hope you get in and good luck!!!

Vanderbilt

I just got my letter and I'm in!! I start the FNP program this fall...

Just curious if being male is a positive when applying for a NP program? In regards to increasing diversity in the field. I do not want to turn this into male vs. female post, just wanting some opinions. I am supposed to here from Vanderbilt this month in regards to admission.

Ep71 I have spoken personally to the staff of vandy and they seemed very confident that I would have a very good chance of getting in! Not being sexest, but being male in a female dominated profession doesn't hurt.. And the cost makes no difference to me I have a MD paying for the whole thing; but thanks for your reply anyway...

Most schools are 2yrs after you have your BSN. Vanderbilt, in nashville tn, has a one year program after BSN. Oh, and you're never to old to further your education. I started out as a CNA then LPN, then ADN RN, I have one year left on my BSN, then off to vandy I go for my FNP. I'm 27 years old so good luck.....

That's kind of what I was thinking also. Hey, good luck to you in the program...

It's a toss up between Acute Care and Family nurse practitioner. I would like to work er some but also treat the family. I guess I could do the FNP and still work in the er. I just can't make up my mind. I looking for guidance from other NP's. What will you be doing?

Thanks and good luck to you!! I've got one year to go on my BSN and then I'll be there also.

Has anyone attended Vandys 1 year bsn to np program? If so how challenging was it? How hard would it be to work and attend? Just please tell me what you can about the program. I'm a 5yr nurse with mostly ICU/ER experience with a few months med/surg and skilled. All comments greatly appreciated!!