Regarding the Nurse Corps Loan Repayment in general: If a hospital is a designated CAH, in a town with a primary care score of 0 and a mental health score of 16, could an NP qualify for repayment by working for the CAH? Even if the mental health scor...
Urtania replied to michelernibclc's topic in NP Students
1) unable to find a preceptor and don't want to be behind for a full year, so they'll apply to a different track or program to only be 1 semester behind instead 2) Too much time taken away from family and jobs 3) Poorly written (zero) curriculum, doe...
Urtania replied to michelernibclc's topic in NP Students
Well, how do you like it so far? Are you surviving or are you starting to get an idea about why there are so many negative reviews and a declining retention rate. So far, 5 students have to defer 1 year and a few have dropped out in search of a bette...
It's been quite the experience. The classes aren't there to teach, but are there to provide resources for you to learn. It's a means to an end at an affordable rate. The classes are not high quality and the website design is very confusing. The p...
Yes, You get what you pay for. I'm a 2nd year student in the dual role MSN program at USA. Don't expect it to be an organized and timely program. Expect a lot of paperwork and hoop jumping to figure out exactly what is going on. I recommend search...
Urtania replied to LIZZYICU's topic in NP Students
We can only complete clinicals with MDs and NPs. I haven't specifically asked about DOs. The clinical coordinator was very specific that we cannot use PAs. Also, if in the dual program, we cannot use WHNP, PNP, or midwives for OBGYN and pediatric ...
Urtania replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in Post Graduate
I started the FNP/ACNP program last Fall 2013. Plan on learning everything on your own:) The cost is super cheap. There are >300 people in my specialty track, so I don't think it's competitive. Considering I didn't submit any letters of recommen...
I'm a student at the University of South Alabama (USA) pursuing a dual FNP/ACNP through their online program. This fall 2014, we are to complete 120 hours in family practice, 60 hours in pediatrics, and 60 hours in OBGYN. All are to be done with an...