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itsnowornever - Thank you for understanding my handicap! I'm not really sure, but my hubby says that I should be able to get a job on base especially if I have a higher degree such as a NP or DNP as they are probably harder to come by. katyb213 - Do...

I personally have accreditation on top of my list so I won't have to worry about that. So basically as long as it is ccne or nlnac acc. it doesn't matter whether if I choose a well known or lesser known school? MLS- I personally am starting with an A...

I understand that an RN is an RN. But I guess I was more interested in grad schools- does it matter even more then or is it not as important as it is for your RN.

I agree about going to school FT and also juggling a family on the side. Thank you so much for your advice!! So... Any others with experiences with their RN-BSN or BSN-DNP education?

Please leave any comments if you have any, I would really like to understand where the hiring manager's point of view is on it. Thank you all for voting and leaving future comments

No little ones yet. Hubby won't talk kids til I am completely done with school and boy do I have baby fever bad! It might possibly be part of my motivation to get done with school quicker I am currently attending LCC, yes. When I looked back in the ...

Tinabeanrn:MSU is not offering their DNP program until Fall 2013 and they haven't posted any information about it. I checked into MSU and UM-AA and UM-Flint as well. UM-AA isn't even offering a DNP option, only the PhD. But UM-Flint is offering a par...

Annaiya: I am also an EMT, and I've worked in the ER during my clinicals when I was working for my license and I LOVED it. So I have an idea of what I want to do as far as specialty. I also want to partner with a MD someday and run a Primary Care Fam...

Yes, basically all programs require 1 year RN exp which should be a piece of cake as soon as I get a RN job when I graduate. It's just the super specialty ones such as emergency care that require exp in critical care; icu; etc. As far as costs, I a...

So... Is anyone in a program currently or already graduated from one? Just curious about your feedback on your school's program!

That's what I thought... I have been looking at schools and SO many offer DNP... Maybe 180 some DNP programs in the nation right now accredited by the AACN. Totally confused.. haha. I am going to plan for my DNP anyway since I want to be on top of my...

Really?! I got the information from my current nursing instructor. I am currently in Michigan. I will check to clarify since I may have either misunderstood her or she misunderstood someone else. Pretty sure that's what she said since my classmates a...

In some states, my current state included, it will required that you have an DNP degree in order to practice as a Nurse Practitioner. This will be in effect in 2015. I definitely know that getting my DNP is exactly what I want to do. My goal is to b...

I am a Cochlear Implant user with bilateral sensorineural profound hearing loss. I just started in my program last Thursday and have been a long-time lurker of allnurses. I currently use a Cardionics E-Scope II and plugging directly into my Nucleus F...

To Ark88: I am SO excited that I found you on this website!! I have not been able to find anyone who has used the stethoscope or even anyone else who is a cochlear implant user in a nursing program! I just started last Thursday :) I have a sensorineu...

No the volunteer hours don't need to be healthcare related. I volunteered at the library, ambulance ride alongs, in a cancer clinic doing secretary work, just try to find someone who has a business card cus you'll need to attach it to the paper that ...

Geeheeb- I only had 6 months to a year FT work and also 1 year PT work. I did bust my butt getting the volunteer hours though... I had about 515+ hours!! It's all based on points, so if you don't work, but volunteer... and get fabulous grades. There'...

I got accepted this fall with 141 points! :) On Cloud 9 right now!!