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"The first one is an MSN + RN program that lasts 15 months (it is accelerated)." -- ARe you sure this is an NP program? i've never heard of an accelerated NP program that short. There are MSN programs that leave you with the equivalent of an RN. As...

When asked to produce these index funds that earn 12% per year, Dave never could answer. The fact is it is very rare for an actively managed mutual fund to beat a similar index fund. It'll end up costing you more because the funds are actively manage...

There's nothing wrong with seeking advice from 'strangers' as long as you don't put all your eggs in one basket. For instance, Dave Ramsey is a 'stranger' but he gives terrible retirement advice, although his getting out of debt ideas are sound. The ...

I'd suggest to avoid going to a crappy program. Check out the top ranked PMHNP programs and choose accordingly. You definitely want a program that finds you preceptors. You don't want to go through the headache of finding your own, and you want to st...

I'm about to do locums soon as PMHNP. I spoke to some who did it previously and was told 95-110 without housing, 90-100 with. Depends on the geographical area though but certainly anything less than 80 (with housing) I would not take anywhere. But of...

I am currently at Vanderbilt in my second year. I'm not sure where you are getting your info from. Vanderbilt definitely places you with clinical sites and preceptors. It's only if you are a distance student that you have to do the work yourself. If ...

I agree NP schooling and board exams are a joke and need serious remodeling. We need more of a PA model of schooling and perhaps even a residency, and a board exam that isn't 60% policy/leadership BS. But I do not think wages will plummet. If anythin...

I've heard of hospitals forcing FNP/AGNPs to go back and get ACNP cert. If you want to work in ICU/ED then go for ACNP. If you want to work in primary care then go for FNP.

Depends where and the setting. Psych makes the most by far (250-300k+) if in private practice in an independent practice state. In Oregon we make as much as physicians which is not bad at all.

Oh my...please share what state this is? I'm guessing Florida or possibly another southern state.. I know psych NPs making over 200k in Washington and Oregon where NPs are very respected and are fully autonomous. You should really consider moving if ...

lol this is far from accurate. Just because you're having a rough time finding a job in Illinois doesn't mean that's the case everywhere. I go to a well known university and am graduating this summer.. I've already received job offers that are 100k+....

I'm the person that harmonizer was responding to. I thankfully did not take his advice. He means well but since then I've spoken to many psych NPs who share a much different opinion. Yes this is a great career with lots of demand. The pay is excellen...

DNP is not and will not be required for NP licensure. It's only a recommendation made by nursing schools deans and faculty (hmm I wonder why)

Congrats!! I'm taking it in a year. I haven't looked too much into it, but I do find it strange how much non-clinical material is on the exam. And there are non-psych primary care questions as well, like about athletes foot, etc, right? So weird...

I heard that demand is pretty high everywhere in Texas, including Austin which is where I'm thinking about moving to once I graduate in a year (that and Seattle, can't decide). I have heard that there's a lot of need in Houston. I'm sure Dallas and S...

Don't forget about Boston College. BC and Vanderbilt are the only direct entry PMHNP programs that are 2 years. All the others are 3 years. I got into Vandy, BC, Yale, MGH, and a few others. I wanted to stay in the northeast too (originally from NJ) ...

What state are you in? Please tell us so that I can tell everyone I know never to move there, lol Wow but seriously. As more NPs accept low offers, it kills the job market for everyone in that area. Anything below 80k is too low for an FNP. They are ...

Psych NPs are in demand pretty much anywhere.

65k?? Wow. Please do not take a salary that low! 80k should be your minimum as a new grad. Also you didn't mention your specialty which makes a big difference. Psych NPs make considerably more than FNPs and are in higher demand.

So you have a BSN or you don't? You could go to Vanderbilt's prespecialty program or Boston College's direct entry MSN program with just your Biology BS and come out an NP in 2 years. I'm currently in Vanderbilt's program. The actual NP program is on...

I'm currently in an immersion program at Vanderbilt for PMHNP. I've sbadowed NPs/MDs and spoken to them at great length about my career before embarking on this path. There are certainly people out there who disagree with the immersion model for non ...

I got into the pre-specialty program with 96th percentile Verbal, 80th percentile Quant, 93rd percentile Writing. I got a decent scholarship too. The program is getting more and more competitive every year. Try to get as high of a score as you can.

I'm currently in Vanderbilt's pre-specialty program. I also applied to Boston College, Yale, Seattle University, and MGH. I got into all of them but chose Vanderbilt because I wanted to be somewhere warm. Yes, they are competitive, but it's doable. ...

Hey there, sent you a PM with some advice. In short, you seem competitive for direct entry programs, assuming you can do well on GREs, get As in pre-reqs, write a good personal statement, and get good reference letters. Though these programs are inde...

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