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  1. NP programs that do not require RN Experience/LOR's?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Nursing experience required, from my research, is the lowest admission criteria on my list as to what makes a top NP program. Those that want GRE scores, interviews, essays, and top GPAs tend to be...

  2. NP programs that do not require RN Experience/LOR's?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You don't need to be best friends to get a LOR from a past professor. Just give them a list of things to include in the letter. Legitimate programs require you to pass hurdles, whether than be...

  3. Afghani MD now a PA and NP

    futureeastcoastNP replied to MeganNY's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The system isn't perfect, but it is in place for a reason. If any foreign MD could just come over and work as an MD (or even a PA or NP) it would be dangerous for patients. The US has no idea what...

  4. Georgetown NP online

    futureeastcoastNP replied to goldstarfire's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm glad you like the program. It looks and sounds like a solid experience. I'd take what most people say on here with a grain of salt. The fact that this website has more negative comments against...

  5. Undergrad books used in grad school?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to MallysMama's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  6. Does any NP regret becoming one

    futureeastcoastNP replied to gcupid's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I felt that way when I worked in the hospital system, at 2 different hospitals in two different regions. Bedside nurses just aren't treated well, in general. I think any profession where you're...

  7. Does any NP regret becoming one

    futureeastcoastNP replied to gcupid's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Many nurses find they are unhappy because nursing has become a very blue collar type position (based on the way bedside nurses are treated). Nurses are expected to jump when the hospital says jump,...

  8. NP starting salaries in the Capital region of NY

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Sha-Sha RN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Upstate New York is a whole different world compared to NYC and it's suburbs. Albany and the rest of upstate might as well be a different state when you look at home prices, cost of living, etc. I...

  9. University of Phoenix FNP

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Adhartma's topic in School, College Programs

    They are not picky about admissions, sorry. They have like a 90% acceptance rate. A picky school means they are acceptance less than

  10. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

    futureeastcoastNP replied to mwlude's topic in Advanced Practice

    I am not quite sure where this "having never stepped foot in a graduate program" thing keeps coming from. I am in my second semester of a full time NP program. I see fluff constantly, in every class,...

  11. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

    futureeastcoastNP replied to mwlude's topic in Advanced Practice

    I have never seen an NP program with more than one pharmacology class. Take out the BS fluff courses and most NP programs have very few courses overall. There is usually one pharmacology, one...

  12. Best undergrad. major before BSN/MSN program?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Lana_Banana's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're absolutely sure you want to be a nurse change majors now. If you can't at your current school, then transfer. ABSN programs are extremely expensive and once you have your first degree you...

  13. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

    futureeastcoastNP replied to mwlude's topic in Advanced Practice

    People don't need to have firsthand experience in everything they wish to discuss. The fact of the matter is that it is quite obvious from the level of discourse from current NP students that the...

  14. Direct Entry Program Acceptance Rates

    futureeastcoastNP replied to kmn5091's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Oh yeah, another point - if you look at the list of direct entry schools, it's almost entirely made up of reputable universities. In fact, it's mainly the top NP programs in the country. This is why...

  15. Starting to find some aspects degrading

    futureeastcoastNP replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, but today's modern day nursing profession was not built on what happened in the 3rd century. What you're talking about is ancient history, the profession died and was later revived in the 19th...

  16. Starting to find some aspects degrading

    futureeastcoastNP replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've often thought that perhaps the reason nursing has become what it is is because it is a female-dominated profession. Sexism is still alive and well, and I think that may be the reason nursing has...

  17. Anyone attending Kaplan or Walden University?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to tadahh99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The CCNE seems to accredit anyone. They don't have very high standards when compared to PA or MD accrediting bodies. Hence why we have for profit schools in the first place, as well as HUGE...

  18. Anyone attending Kaplan or Walden University?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to tadahh99's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Absolutely correct. They put very little money or effort into their students, and are a huge issue in the NP profession as they are: 1. Oversaturating the market by taking EVERYONE who applies and...

  19. Career changer

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Robyn220's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What makes you think NP school will be easier than PA school? They are both training for the same type of career. If you go to a top NP program, which exist in your area (Columbia, Yale) then it...

  20. Online NP Programs?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to matthewandrew's topic in Advanced Practice

    Why do you keep posting the same questions? I'm one of the most outspoken critics of NP education on this forum, and I have absolutely no problem with online education as long as it is done correctly....

  21. Direct Entry Program Acceptance Rates

    futureeastcoastNP replied to kmn5091's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Direct entry NP? My understanding is they are the most competitive of all nursing program, aside from maybe CRNA school. They are all the rage now as everyone wants switch careers and become an NP as...

  22. Struggling NP student in need of advice !

    futureeastcoastNP replied to pkakar929's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, first off, this is why I often argue on this board that the lack of admissions standards at many NP schools sets students up for failure. Some students just are not ready for graduate work,...

  23. Why did you become a Nurse Practitioner?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    Considering that some of the top NP programs in the country have accelerated BSN+MSN programs where the students don't work a single day as an RN, and yet continue to be as good as if not better than...

  24. Improving NP Education

    futureeastcoastNP replied to matthewandrew's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Top NP programs already offer graduate level physiology courses, apart from pathophysiology. My school (Columbia) does, as well as many others that I considered. Another reason to choose a top NP...

  25. The current state of advanced practice nursing education - thoughts

    futureeastcoastNP replied to mwlude's topic in Advanced Practice

    OP, you make the same mistake a lot of people on this board do: assuming the issue is "online" versus "brick and mortar" schools. I understand where this can be confusing, as most of the bad schools...