guest538567

I found this interesting blog that discusses the significant increases in production of various healthcare providers including NPs. According to reported data, new graduate NPs have increased 142% over the last decade. There are historical cycles of ...

Most of the salaries reported here are 4-5 years old. At least in my area, NP salaries have trended up quite a bit in that time.

Take a look at the University of Alabama system. They offer in-state tuition for the online DNP. They also have a good reputation. I personally would not pick an expensive option and doubt that the name of the school would make a significant differen...

What is your goal with the program? Is it a personal goal, to gain a skill set, or as a qualification to teach? Unless there is a compelling reason to attend a particular program, I would recommend obtaining the most value you can for your education....

There are some interesting parallels between the transition of for-profit nursing education and that of medical education. In 1910, Abraham Flexner published the Flexner Report which essentially defined what would become the modern medical education...

That is the crux of the problem with the for-profit model. These schools attract candidates that likely should not be allowed entry to an NP program. The harsh reality is that not everyone that wants to be an NP should be allowed entry. Desire and th...

As a NP, I want advanced practice nursing to have strict standards and attract the best that nursing has to offer. This is especially true with more states offering full autonomy. Would you want to be treated by a NP from a for-profit, online only pr...

I know many nurses who want away from the bedside and are pursuing FNP through a for-profit school because these schools offer an online only format and have lax admission standards. It feels like these programs may contribute to a future surplus of ...

Here is the list from the NCBON of approved MSN programs in the state MSN | North Carolina Board of Nursing. Most of those schools have a NP program. Please post back what you ultimately decide. Good luck!

I am also from NC. I work with a colleague that graduated from the Duke program. I attended a state school. Both of us have similar positions and salaries. She is still paying on and often complains about her >$80,000 loans. I graduated debt free....

Social workers seeking LCSW will often fall into this category. To meet qualifications for LCSW, most states require supervised clinical hours following an MSW. Some jobs offer supervision as a perk. However, many other students must go out and find ...

You are comparing a private nonprofit research university (R1) with a private for-profit online nursing school. I personally would spend

I am a huge advocate for higher pay and respect when it comes to general NP practice. However, I view precepting as part of professional service and giving back what was once given to me. I do not expect compensation for this. I remain very grateful ...

I would choose nursing again. After becoming an NP, I had a supervising MD that strongly encouraged me to pursue medical school. I really thought about it and am likely still young enough that it would positively impact my career. However, I just cou...

I don't think it has to be particularly long or in depth. It is also ok if you change your entire topic and project plan after starting the program. I think the admission committee want to see that you have given some thought to doctoral level projec...

I am not familiar with Maryville. However, both universities appear to be private and are expensive. Maryville is >$12,000 per semester? Walden is private and for-profit and I agree would not hold the reputation to employers as another school. I p...

UoP is a for profit school and thus exists to earn a profit for shareholders (The Apollo Group). The University of Texas System are state schools that are non-profit and subsidized by taxpayers. I think UoP and other online/for-profit institutions s...

Try looking at DNP projects. Many are clinically focused on project development and outcomes based research. Perhaps your school compiles these and will allow you to review.

I am almost finished with my DNP and will have no problem using the title "doctor" in an appropriate setting. However, I have a hard enough time already explaining to my patients and families that I am a nurse practitioner and not a physician. No mat...

I found graduate school to be easy despite attending a credible state university. I believe that NP training can be lacking and wish that it were generally more rigorous. I would favor a model for NPs that resembled what is seen in CRNA programs. Inc...

What exactly about my comment was so wrong? It sounds like your post supports my sentiment that women often do not negotiate their salaries. The research also bears this out. We can speculate all day why this may be the case. However, the reality is ...

PMHNP - I have read a couple of your posts. I hope that you can find success and happiness in this field. I know there are jobs out there and MDs that respect what we can offer as providers. What state are you in? Have you thought about moving? My un...

Surveys I have seen are relatively similar if you compare specialties. Primary care NPs tend to make a similar pay as primary care NPs. I think the reason that PAs tend to have a higher mean salary is that they tend to work in specialty areas that pa...

Wow, what state are you describing? It sounds like a horrible practice environment.

I think the answer to this question is somewhat complicated and varies based on the region you practice. Look at some data from the BLS on this subject. According to federal data, the CA region is the highest paid nationally for both RN and NPs. To t...