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I will be applying Fall 2015 to an FNP program but am noticing just how many schools have gone to online/distance education only. WHY? I want to sit in a classroom, get to know my professors, and go to clinicals in the area of the school, ESPECIALLY if the school is affiliated with a large university hospital system. Is this too much to ask? I think the nursing profession is selling itself short by creating so many online NP programs. How are people going to take us seriously if this becomes the normal way to pursue our education? Please, this is not a personal attack on nurses attending online NP programs. There are reasons people do online (personal/family responsibilities in home state, can't leave job, etc) but for people that CAN and are WILLING to move to attend an FNP program full time (and I do think this should be the normal and preferred way)...why aren't these available anymore? I would love to discuss this trend and read the opinions of traditionally educated vs. online-educated NPs.

My Spanish is only so-so...I can get through an ER triage and hospital admission but can't explain complicated medical information. How important is it to be fluent if working in NM?

I have done research into this but haven't found much beyond Frontier Nursing School and UVA with a rural health care research grant. Any advice is appreciated.

Hey everyone, I am looking into Family or Adult NP programs for Fall of 2015. Are there any nursing schools that have concentrations or a reputation for a focus on rural health? I am willing to move anywhere in the continental US and my background is ER nursing. Thanks in advance!