shatikaz

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Hello everyone, I've been an RN for the last 7 years and am working on my DNP for Family Nurse Practitioner. I really want to start my own business and so I'm thinking about aesthetics as an NP. Since this is not a sub-specially currently offered in curricula, I'm unsure of what kind of training programs or educational programs I should take to prepare me for this kind of work. Any ideas for NY or CT to get started? Has anyone gone down this road with success? I am also considering getting out of the ER and maybe start practicing as an RN in a dermatology or plastics office so I can get more familiar with the environment and network with the doctors. Thoughts? Shatika

Has anyone had any experience working full time and attending Columbia University's DNP program? I understand the program is new so if you've done a residency there and/or completed the FNP program which was recently replaced, please chime in.

Thank you so much for your reply and sharing some great advice. I'm definitely going to implement your suggestions.

I'm about to start a job in a nursing home. Any ideas on how to prepare? I'm a second career, new graduate nurse and this is foreign territory. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.