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  1. What tablet should i buy?

    mzaur replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    How can your bluetooth keyboard on your tablet be "faster" than your netbook keyboard? Makes no sense to me. Keyboards aren't fast or slow. They either work or do not work. Bluetooth keyboards do work...

  2. Most Rigorous NP Programs (worried about NP Curriculum)!

    mzaur replied to IcySageNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There is no standard curriculum for the DNP, as far as I know. So this doesn't meant that the switch to DNP really means anything in terms of more prepared graduating

  3. What tablet should i buy?

    mzaur replied to lemur87's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Tablets are for reddit and Netflix. Have you tried typing on one? I'd recommend a touchscreen netbook with Windows 8. No compatibility issues and a real keyboard. I'd get the Surface Pro if you can...

  4. Are my GRE scores sufficient for an Entry-level MSN program?

    mzaur replied to Samian Q's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I heard Boston College places heavy emphasis on the GRE for admissions, as well as deciding who gets

  5. Need help with goal statement! Completely stuck...

    mzaur replied to TheDude77's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Don't they have questions you need to answer? Typically you are asked to write about yourself and why you are choosing this program, your career goals, your reasons for wanting to become an NP, etc....

  6. Building a strong NP school app during undergrad

    mzaur replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Since you're interested in psych NP, taking psychology classes is essential. I went back to do a second degree in psych and am very glad for it. You should aim for a minor in psych if you can, or a...

  7. Best Smart Phones/Apps?

    mzaur replied to CreoleMystic's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Both apps mentioned are available for both iPhone and Android phones. I personally prefer Android, but iPhone is definitely more simple to use. I personally got really bored of mine after a while. Now...

  8. How much debt would you go into for NP school?

    mzaur replied to nursing_student93's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Here is my situation. I'm 27 and applying for direct entry psychiatric NP programs this fall. I have a fiance but we have no plans to have kids. I just finished a second BA in psychology (first one...

  9. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2013

    mzaur replied to LetsChill's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Those are pretty low scores, barely past the 50th percentile. I'm sure you can do better! It's really not a difficult test. Just get a bunch of study guides and do lots of practice tests. Grab a vocab...

  10. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    mzaur replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Perhaps you're forgetting that a DNP, as a doctorate, will require more credit hours than an MSN, which is a masters. In the end, of course it'll be more expensive... As for financial aid, it's quite...

  11. NHSC-Anyone with experience??

    mzaur replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm confused. Your clinic isn't who gives you the money. NHSC is the organization that gives the money. Did you contact anyone from NHSC about why you weren't accepted into the

  12. Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Nursing?

    mzaur replied to eroo's topic in Psychiatric

    I think the OP is asking about difference between clinical psychologist and nurse pracitioner with psychiatric specialty. The main difference is that psychologists cannot prescribe and are in school...

  13. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    mzaur replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The amount of debt load for students of all professions has increased exponentially since the 80s, yet real wages have remained the same. There is no correlation between debt load and

  14. Jobs that require both MSN and BSN

    mzaur replied to mzaur's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I don't know of any online programs since i have no interest in them. And not sure if there are any programs in

  15. Jobs that require both MSN and BSN

    mzaur posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi everyone, I will be applying to direct entry MSN programs as I am transitioning from psychology to psychiatric nursing. Some of these MSN programs do give a BSN while others do not. I noticed...

  16. Switching careers and interested in psychiatric NP

    mzaur replied to Mkim680's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I had a similar question recently and was told that the BSN isn't

  17. Hopeful Foreign BSN grad with Low GPA going to NP program

    mzaur replied to pennylane18's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Is this 2.58 out of 4.0? I know that some foreign schools do not use a grading scale based out out of 4.0. In the US, a 2.5 is a B- You could always take undergrad classes at a local community...

  18. Advice/Vent about the future for new NP's

    mzaur replied to Entravel's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Graduating before or after 2015 won't really make a difference, I don't think. The 2015 recommendation is for nursing schools to begin phasing out MSN programs in favor of DNP programs, but I highly...

  19. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

    mzaur replied to meek-meek's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you should've just gone for the PMHNP. Not sure how the M. Ed. will help you, unless you also want to teach. Your counseling experience will be valuable though. As for BSN, it's not...

  20. FNP to PMHNP

    mzaur replied to chuckster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    If you are willing to move, you can earn more. Like I said, I've seen job listings starting at $90-100k for new grads. You are clearly scared of debt, and I understand, but what you're saying isn't...

  21. FNP to PMHNP

    mzaur replied to chuckster's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I know you're worried about student loans, but the government guarantees them, and the US government isn't going anywhere. Maybe it is a bubble, but it's not going anywhere anytime soon. You shouldn't...

  22. Direct Entry Nurse Practitioner Masters Programs Admissions

    mzaur replied to tloneil's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You would do better to try to change your major to nursing and get a BSN. Then go into an MSN program (not direct entry). You'll spend more time in undergrad, but it'll be worth it since you'll raise...

  23. Asked about salary expectations

    mzaur replied to JeanettePNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    You know what you're worth. Don't sell yourself short. Plenty of demand for NPs, and you can move if you need to in order to earn what you want :) -- I do think Annaiya's advice about mentioning...

  24. PMHNP programs all going from MSN to DNP?

    mzaur replied to shannarini71's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    No, there will not be better compensation since insurance companies have no reason to pay PMHNPs more. People who support this trend are pretty clueless. This is a money grab, nothing more. It won't...

  25. NHSC-Anyone with experience??

    mzaur replied to megank5183's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I think Dixiecup did not get personally accepted, not that the clinic itself was rejected. I could be wrong though Dixiecup, if that's true, why do you think you didn't get accepted to the loan...