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Maryjean, you have misunderstood my post. I said she should check with her state and I stand by that comment. I was referring only to LVN-RN. Last time I checked, WGU's LVN-RN program was not acceptable for residents of my state, Washington State. ...

I'd see what state you end up in in 6 months. If the state allows WGU LVN-to-RN, I'd do that. (May not be able to be licensed in all states.) If not, then I'd do an ADN bridge if you can find one local (not online) to you. Excelsior IMO is more risk...

Please don't call yourself Dr. Brookeg or have Dr. Brookeg on your white coat in the clinical setting. Yes if you're an instructor or are working for an insurance company, sure, call yourself doctor. But NPs or DNPs introducing themselves as Doctor...

Here are some things to consider when trying to find an NP program (online or in person). First, where are you and are you able to move or need to stay? Second, what state do you live in? Third, what are your priorities - cost, time to complete or ...

I think that this is your first job after you got your NP license, correct? You probably do want to have your first job be one with more structure, and perhaps in an environment where you have experienced providers on whom you can model your day-to-...

Of course, happy to get PMs.

I'm in Washington too (outside Seattle). Speaking as a mom who worked and got her masters when her kids were little, I understand the fear of not being there for them but your time in the DNP program will be short and you can make it work. Completi...

1. Is this something I should even consider at my age? - Yes! I teach college-level classes and I have wonderful students in their 40s and 50s. They are often fantastic students as they are more determined and resilient than 19 or 22 year olds. It w...

I come from a management background so my comments are applicable to almost any job where the reality doesn't match what was promised or if the reality changes. It can be compared to growing pains and doesn't absolutely mean it's not going to work (u...

Cheesepizza - I'm not a PMHNP but my understanding is that Psych NPs often work in jobs where they are just prescribing with 15 minute patient visits all day long. But there are other options for PMHNPs where the NP is not just doing meds. I read ab...

It's hard to comment on which specialty with so many unknowns. For example, what is the demand for midwifes in your area? Will you be at a disadvantage in hiring because you haven't worked L&D except in nursing school? Will you like working as ...

To New Grad Wants Advice - Here are my nightshift/postpartum/two working spouse tips: Figure out how you'll sleep and if you'll switch back and forth between day/night. With a newborn and their sleep habits (or lack thereof) this might be the best t...

Two things - an experienced RN may earn less than a NEW NP in California (mainly due to unions in CA raising the wages across the board for RNs even in non-union shops) but an EXPERIENCED NP may outstrip experienced RN wages as the NP gets more exper...

There are tons of online PMHNP programs (which I assume is what you meant). Literally hundreds. Fewer have PMHNP than FNP but still many. To start, look at local universities where you live and see if they have an online program. It's good to go ...

I'm not an expert but to address this question: What is the difference between a PA specified in surgery and an NP specified in surgery? Is there one? How does an NP specialize in surgery? Has anyone met an NP that is a first assist, or do you mostly...

Also having a good GRE score Might be important so a prep class and a retake might be needed if you didn't do well.

Mathew I bet if you took advanced Pharm and/or Advanced Patho at WSU and got As or A- then Concordia or some other strong school would accept you. I don't think you need to waste time/money on undergrad courses nor go to the DNP program if you don't ...

Mathew, I feel for you - similar story for me (although I'm not a nurse). My undergrad gpa is 2.8 and I have a masters now and teach undergrad and grad classes. Did you have nursing instructors write your letters of reference (even if the classes we...

Freedom, given the bad commute and taking into account that you know the people at Job 1 and are pretty sure of their strong reputation, I would recommend that you take that one. Knowing the personalities of one's coworkers is often an unknown going...

Tony, what did you decide?

It will be interesting to see if your opinion on Direct Entry (no RN Experience) NP students changes once you become an instructor/preceptor of NP students.

Washington is beautiful and if you want a change, it's very different from Tennessee. A very liberal "blue" state compared to Tennessee, where I've also lived. People in Seattle a very nice and a lot would be transplants like you (and me). Traffi...

Fire medic mike that sounds like a good plan for you. Good luck!

I can't speak to all of those programs but most DE programs look at GPA, GRE, work/volunteer history and personal statement. So GPA (which might be your weak area if they look at cumulative GPA as opposed to pre-requisite GPA) is only a portion of y...

Do you mean an NP program for PMHNP for a direct-entry masters' program? To my knowledge there is no BSN level Psych path. Your question is very unclear.