Mark Hill BSN

Mark Hill BSN

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

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  1. Credibility of Walden University

    Mark Hill BSN replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The funny thing about this discussion is, that for many prospective nurse practitioner students, we don't have the option of any other type of school other than "online". The closest university to me...

  2. Credibility of Walden University

    Mark Hill BSN replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    This seems to insinuate that if a nurse didn't graduate from a ivy league school that they somehow received an inferior education. Wow.... if that is the case then there are hundreds of thousands of...

  3. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In the end, I think it all boils down to the individual, and how well they want to function in this profession and very little about what school they attended. Just like with any other profession,...

  4. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    Research for me was one of the hardest classes so far. It is very research and writing intensive as the name suggest. There is one large paper 10-12 pages, and several smaller ones, not to mention...

  5. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I start Advanced Pharm. in 2 weeks, and clinicals in Sept. I will have to take AP by itself because I don't have any more classes to take. I took 3 classes last quarter thinking it would help me but...

  6. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I was attempting to take Advanced Pharm. with a practicum, but was informed that it was a prerequisite for the practicum, so it had to be completed prior. I was originally told I could take them...

  7. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I agree the money does drive most things....I think my point in all this is, a nurse practitioner student or practicing clinician will be a good or as bad as they choose to be, and where they went to...

  8. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I considered 4 other universities other than Walden. USA, but I heard many bad things about that program. Kaplan University, but the program was very long and expensive. Georgetown, but it is VERY...

  9. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mississippi

  10. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    QUOTE=Mark Hill BSN;7307426]Actually, my state BON specifically states on it's wedsite, that any graduate from a CCNE accredited university may sit for the state board. I misread this, it actually...

  11. Credibility of Walden University

    Mark Hill BSN replied to angie16451's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Marketability in a certain area of the country is one thing, but insinuating that a graduate from a fully accredited university like Walden would or could not be elligable for any and all position...

  12. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What schools did you attend? I did my ADN at a brick and mortar, then my BSN at a brick and mortar, but I chose an online schoo lfor MSN for two reasons. One, most of the schools I am familiar with...

  13. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Actually, my state BON specifically states on it's wedsite, that any graduate from a CCNE accredited university may sit for the state

  14. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    This discussion is amusing from the standpoint that those who dont thing online education is a good thing have gone to a brick and mortor schools, and those who think online school are good, have gone...

  15. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    Full time (two classes per quarter) will take 18

  16. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I start practicum in June. I am starting my third quarter next week and have finished all of the core courses (5). I started the program in Sept.

  17. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    Evidence based practice 6052 is a research class. I took it along with Nursing informatics 6051 and the leadership class 6053. I worked part time and made A's in all three classes but just barely....

  18. New FNP student at Walden University.

    Mark Hill BSN replied to CyndiRN72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you are anxious because your are affraid the program is difficult, your fears will soon be realized. It is very difficult and time consuming as it should be. It has to meet the rigid standard of...

  19. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    No....the first quarter will consist of only 2 classes, one is 6 weeks and one is 12 weeks. Only after the first quarter, if you have maintained a B average, can you petition to take 3 classes. Keep...

  20. How much time spent studying?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kimde's topic in School, College Programs

    Im starting my third quarter at walden in 2 weeks. I can tell you I average 30-40 hours per week taking 3 classes this quarter. The core masters level courses are writing intensive and are very time...

  21. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    I took three classes this quarter, and it was a little tough at times but doable. I petitioned to take three courses next term but theytold me that no one would be allowed to take three specialized...

  22. Walden University has new FNP and AGNP Programs

    Mark Hill BSN replied to kenyohunt1's topic in School, College Programs

    Your first quarter, you will only take 2 classes, one will last 6 weeks and the other will last 12 weeks. The 6 week course is the harder of the two. After that you can petition to take three...

  23. Are online ANP degrees destroying our credibility?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to jilljw's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think comments made about online programs bring tne NP profession down are not only a little insulting but are completly ingnorant! Most programs now have some sort of online program, because they...

  24. Walden University students

    Mark Hill BSN replied to CyndiRN72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I work part time right now because I am taking 3 classes this quarter. I have been told that I will not be able to take 3 courses next quarter because they are specialty courses. The program is very...

  25. Is Becoming A NP Worth It?

    Mark Hill BSN replied to 8mpg's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I will graduate this November as an FNP. Although money was a factor it cannot be the only thing that drives me. As a staff nurse i was making $42 per hour at night working 3 shift per week pulling...