While we can't be sure what will happen over the next few years in healthcare, we do know that more Americans will become insured. We also know that NPs provide lower cost medical care than MD's (we...
I would go for whichever field you are more interested in long-term. Overall, as far as national average salaries are concerned, NPs working in dermatology earn more than retail health NPs. If you...
I found the Fitzgerald book to be very helpful! Doing practice questions and making sure I understood the concepts behind the questions I answered incorrectly was by far the best study method I...
Direct entry programs are competitive but certainly not impossible to get into. It is definitely worth applying. Some direct entry programs even have acceptance rates above
It depends on the program. Some programs are open to accepting nurses without experience while others are not. I would go ahead and apply- what do you have to lose! Applying to a few programs can...
I would work on making the rest of your application stand out. Getting a few years of nursing experience under your belt will certainly help your chances of getting into an NP program. Work hard on...
I began working as an FNP without any RN experience. My first job was in a walk-in/ family practice clinic. I certainly had a steep learning curve when I graduated but quickly caught up. I working...
There are certainly opportunities abroad but be aware that other countries may define the nurse practitioner role a bit differently. For example, I looked into working in New Zealand (awesome!)...
I would download a good drug information app so you can quickly look up pediatric dosages. As an NP student I found this helpful (that was back in the days of palm pilots!). Also, I would review...
Hi Jennifer, I would say that unless you want to teach, the University name behind the program you attend isn't that important. Most NP's don't have a DNP so just having this advanced degree will set...
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I think it is a good idea to switch your specialty on occasion. I did it at one point as well. I think it helps you stay interested in your job and continue to learn. Good luck in finding your next...