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Hello I am a native born US citizen who is thinking of studying nursing in the Philippines and returning to the USA to work. Tuition over there would be a fraction of what these schools want here. I know immigration for nursing from the Philippines is dead but that's for those who are not already citizens or residents. I want to know if this is something that could work for a native born American? I also would be a second courser as I already have a degree in poli sci. What are the best schools for second coursers in or near Manila. Thank you

LOL ok but Murse sounds funny! I want to be able to prescribe medication which is why I want to go into PMHNP.

Hi guys, I am a 30 year old male with a previous bachelor's degree in a non nursing field. I was going to just get a second bachelor's and then go into the masters program to do what I want which is psychiatric NP. But then I discovered the direct entry masters program for those who already posses a non nursing BA! I thought it was the answer to my prayers but then I discovered THE COST! They want $80 grand just for the darn bachelors and then I have to pay for the masters! Thats OUTRAGEOUS! That's more than I paid for the 5 years it took to get my first degree (went to CC first then university)! So I'm wondering are there any more disadvantages I should know about with these direct entry masters programs. Would it be better just to enter into an accelerated BSN program and then just go for the masters? Also it's not so easy to find programs that offer the specific specialty that I want which is PMHNP. So I was wondering if I should just become an FNP and then get a post masters in the specialty with psychiatry. There's a plethora of information out there on the web so I'm really overwhelmed if anyone could offer some guidance it would be appreciated.

Hi there! I am a 30 year old gay male pre nursing student. I am really excited about my new career decision. My goal is to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. I have two questions 1. How important is the school I attend in getting a job. For example I'm thinking despite the fact that I live in California I want to apply to Duke or Johns Hopkins because I have this need to "aim for the top" but is this just my ego or will the name on my diploma really help me in landing my first gig. 2. I am thinking about going to Canada or Europe or Maybe New Zealand to do nursing as well (not permanently mind you) just for the experience. How is easy is it for an American nurse practitioner to work in other countries and will they make me jump through many hoops as we do to them? I know for RN's it can be done but I'm more concerned for nurse practitioner as I don't know if many countries have an equivalent to this position Thanks guys (gals!)