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  1. Accepted! Need selection help! Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Programs

    futureeastcoastNP replied to TheIncredible's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Agree, finding preceptors is a big thing. It not only helps you personally, but it proves the school cares about their students and the education process and wants to ensure they succeed, rather than...

  2. Does School Really Matter?

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

    I think the GRE is worthless in some cases, i.e. top graduate schools where the self selection factor ensures the student body is quite intelligent to begin with. With some lower tier schools,...

  3. Anyone live in a picky state?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If you're close to Oregon check out OHSU. I know they have a special program for people that are in closeby Washington. The program is supposed to be amazing. I know there are some for profit schools...

  4. Redundant Coursework

    futureeastcoastNP replied to CCRNDiva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    One of my biggest fears for NP school is that the pharmacology and pathophysiology courses will be no more in depth than my undergrad BSN pathophysiology and pharmacology. I certainly hope that is not...

  5. Duke University's online FNP program, Fall 2014

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

    That's quite a while from now. I assume you'd already be committed to Rush by then? I wouldn't be too upset if I were you. Rush is an absolutely amazing school and I've heard more good things about...

  6. Why did you become a Nurse Practitioner?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to wildcatarnp's topic in Advanced Practice

    I'm starting my FNP program soon. I chose to go this route because: 1. I knew from the start that I wanted to be a provider. I really enjoy learning pathophysiology and pharmacology, and how to treat...

  7. Path to Psych NP

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Honeybadger540's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You have to have a BSN. If you go to a school that does allow an RN plus another bachelors, they will make you take extra courses to bridge to a

  8. Path to Psych NP

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Honeybadger540's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The problem with a direct entry program is you couldn't keep your job. They do 4 years of BSN in one year, so it's usually 5 days a week of full day class. There is no way to become a PMHNP without...

  9. PLEASE Consider Repution of your NP Program!!

    futureeastcoastNP posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just want to start off by saying I'm not accusing anyone or pointing fingers at any specific schools. We all have certain circumstances that push us to make certain choices, and I understand. Having...

  10. Why your local physician group is wary of hiring a new graduate nurse practitioner

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

    Interesting. Even I don't agree with the OPs post and you guys all know how I talk about the profession I do agree that the curriculums need beefing up and the for profit online programs need shut...

  11. Accepted. Your thoughts on my situation?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to Avenger1's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Future NPs don't have to be mother Teresa. There is nothing wrong with choosing a career for money and schedule if that's your

  12. Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    To clarify - my post was meant to stimulate discussion. I am allowed to post my opinions so that we can have a lively debate. I asked for your opinion on part time programs, not your opinion on me...

  13. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Very disrespectful to the profession, and now you can see why I think the ease of admissions at for profit programs lowers the public's respect for NPs. Even YOU, who doesn't see the "problem" just...

  14. Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There can only be so much demand. Look at the increase in NP graduation rates in the last decade - thanks to lack of standards and a lot of for profits opening up, we're pumping out NPs like crazy....

  15. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Okay, if you say so. The Likes I receive on my posts would prove otherwise, and I am under the impression that a number of posters here, based on their posts, agree with me. Can we just agree to stop...

  16. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    futureeastcoastNP replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm not FLEEING bedside, Ruby, I said I went to nursing school solely to become an NP. That means I have a REAL interest in an advance practice degree and what it teaches you - in fact, I ONLY have an...

  17. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've explained why countless times. A school with a nearly 100% acceptance rate is bad for the profession. It leads to oversupply and proves that there is no "selectivity" to being a NP - that anyone...

  18. Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    futureeastcoastNP replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just think it seems very hands off. Taking one class a semester is very little work, and it's easy to continue working full-time and doing other things, especially if you're taking that one class...

  19. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    California has a huge oversupply of nurses as it is. It is a GOOD thing that the not for profits there are barely letting people in. It is in the best interest of the profession to try to control the...

  20. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    futureeastcoastNP replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    yep, yep! All true and my thoughts

  21. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    The actual data in the reports show Walden to have a drop out rate of over 30% and they spend more on marketing than student teaching. Overall though, they ARE better than some for profits, but that's...

  22. Why you shouldn't become a nurse practitioner

    futureeastcoastNP replied to chillnurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I certainly agree with most of what you're saying, especially the stuff about the horrible schools being accredited, which is insane to me. Despite that, I still think there are many people who should...

  23. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Mark, I understand that you love Walden and do not like when people post facts about the school that look bad, but future students deserve the right to know. I will not post anything about Walden that...

  24. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Please, when doing research, just a word of caution: DO NOT rely on the admissions counselor at Walden for your facts. They are actually sales people and according to a US Senate investigation, have...

  25. FNP Walden

    futureeastcoastNP replied to koko2's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Well, I will go ahead and give you my input. As mzaur said, you will be able to become an NP by attending Walden. If you study hard, you will likely pass boards. Some things to note, though, are that...