I went the route you're taking 13 years ago...only to go back later for FNP....so think long and hard...because it still took almost an additional 2 years post-masters...what I could have done 10...
FNP GRAD 2012....The majority of the programs are going into online status...even brick and mortars 2/3's online...main importance is passing board cert test...I had no problem with that, neither did...
I'm also going to the ARNP conference in Las Vegas in June, I've heard from Barbara Phillips one of the presentors there, that it's a great place to network...see you there,
Hate to keep beating this drum...but b/c I'm a FNP, who is interested in going to a post-master MHNP program...in my intensive search I've not found programs that are willing to accept anyone or...
To Justin? I liked UMASS; however just before I left they started increase fees and tuition and we started with web proctor for test, not allowing you to use my books during test; however I was able...
I started at Midwestern too....lasted 2 weeks...terribly disorganized...just a mess....had to write a long letter before they approved me getting 100% of my money back...flipped back to my UMASS...
Just got a call from a Doc that runs one of those Visiting Docs type program 50.00/est pt 55.00/new pt Medical asst drives you around and draws blood, etc I'll prob take it...they will handle cost...
I took the ANCC and passed 1st time in Dec 2012...found the test to be all over the place...but with prayer and study guides I was able to do it... always wondered about ANCP...but I didn't think...
Usually a book on NP roles, also Buppert RN JD, has a website that has a lot of info on it, google the different research designs...therapeutic communication is covered usually in the context...
Not if you can get the same program for 20,000.00 End objective being to pass board cert test...but if name brands mean everything yes....suck it up and get loan repayment thru
There is something on the horizon called transitional care NP, it combines care management and the continuum of care for a patient from admission to post-discharge...as I said it's a new role and not...
At this time there is no OR NP; however some doctors have their NPs and PAs assist in the OR with them along with other duties such as rounding and doing the clinic. OR RNs do have many opportunities...