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Hi, FIU's PMHNP program recently came off moratorium for their PMHNP program--however, they apparently are changing from a master's degree program in 2013 to a BSN-DNP program in 2014! Is this the "norm" for other PMHNP programs? I have my heart...

I'm right there with you, Calinurse! I started as a new grad in L&D in January and am not on my own yet but am anxious and uptight every day on shift and always feel like I am forgetting something, feeling clumsy and slow, and overwhelmed! I am h...

Wow, 1-2 years before on your own? That seems like a dream come true to me! I got my RN license in November 2013 and started a L&D full time position in January. I am about to finish a 2 month course (classroom time and preceptorship)--I'm supp...

I was not able to get student loans because I had too many credit hours for my ADN program so had to get a private loan. My plan is to pay this loan off FIRST before going into the bachelor's program--and to wait until I am employed somewhere for wh...

Hiya folks, FAU is now offering an Advanced Holistic Nursing master's degree, which I find really cool and interesting since my own philosophy on medical care is more holistic and nutrition/alternative medicine based. I'm about to graduate from my A...

Hi there, I graduate in a few months with my ADN. I definitely don't want to work in traditional nursing and psych and counseling have always been my interest. Most people tell you that you must get a job in med-surg for at least a year as a new nu...

Hi Harmonizer, Why do you hope this will be the trend--will there be better compensation for the DNP? Do you think it will pay off for those of us who choose to go this route? MSN school is already so expensive I'm a little nervous about this chan...

Hi, I will be graduating soon with my ADN. I went into nursing because my previous career had become very difficult to make a living at and is becoming obsolete (medical transcription) and I was newly divorced. I was also sick of working from home a...

Thanks, GrnTea! I didn't know you were a psych NP :) This idea really appeals to me--I guess I'm just tired right now so the thought of more schooling pains me, but it is necessary to get to where I want to be. Muchos gracias....

This sounds like the ideal nursing job to me! I am interested in psych/counseling (always wanted to be a therapist actually but it never came to fruition for various reasons). Thanks for your story!

Thanks, that's a great idea. I appreciate it.

Also I am wondering if that old wisdom about "working at least a year in med-surg as a new nurse before pursuing a specialty" applies here--should I not just try to get a job in a psych facility out the door since traditional nursing isn't my bag any...

Yes, I have considered psych nursing. THAT does appeal to me much more than traditional nursing. I had thought of pursuing an advanced degree as a psych NP but I guess I'm a bit conflicted whether to pursue that...is it worth the time and money spen...

Hello all, I'm moving to the Miami area after graduating from my ADN program in October. I have discovered that I really want to pursue a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner route--is there any school down in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area w...

Thanks, Reddgirl. Yes, I am definitely moving down there. I will actually be in the Weston area but am willing to go to Miami for work. I don't understand why the moratorium on the program, though. I am still in the ADN program and will graduate in...

Hi everyone! I was just wondering where everyone is getting their white pants for the classroom uniform. I had heard Wal-Mart sells pretty decent white scrub bottoms, but I haven't checked yet. Just curious Shannon

Thanks for the tip.

Congrats, Chic!:yeah:Looking forward to meeting everyone as well :)

Congrats, Jay!

Oh, I'm sorry, Sunshine Did you apply anywhere else? It took my sister 3 times to get into her nursing program but she did and has been a nurse for 11 years now and doing well. Keep your chin up and good luck!!

Congrats, Pc2801!!!! And thanks Sunshine--keeping my fingers crossed for you and everyone else!!!!

I did too! Good luck to everyone :)

Hey all, I've applied to 2 ADN programs and 1 BSN program. I've heard people say that people don't tend to get enough clinical experience generally in the BSN programs and that it is smarter to get your ADN first and then go back for your BSN as you ...

I just checked a little while ago and my points have been updated to include my NLN cumulative score, so you guys may want to check yours again soon if yours haven't been updated to reflect that yet.

Hi everyone, I applied for Spring 2012. I was looking at the Fall 2011 schedule and noticed that they have clinicals on Saturdays often, but it's a little difficult to interpret the schedule the way it is listed. If I were to be accepted for Spring (...