Ancientnurse18
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I am considering enrolling in the Psychiatric NP Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University in NJ. I've read some posts that mention as negatives that it is disorganized and that students have to find their own clinical placements. I wonder if anyone can provide more specifics--i.e. in what way is the school "disorganized" and how does that impact learning? Is it very demanding/rigorous or is it possible to complete while working full-time? Does it adequately prepare you for the NP exam? Is the environment generally supportive? Thank you all in advance.
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No tomatoes at all will be flying from MY direction! Your response is an excellent one and well worth considering. I have no delusions about my age and potential cognitive decline.
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That concern is a very valid one. Thank you!
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Appreciate these thoughtful responses!
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Thank you, blondenurse12, for your response. As I replied to "brandy1017" below, I was perhaps too focused on whether I could manage the rigors of the program and not thinking logically about the financial sacrifice. At 62, and potentially graduating at 66, there would be NO financial benefit and, as you wisely point out, I may even be facing a cut in pay (even if I were offered a NP job at that age.) I appreciate your input.
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To Brandy1017: Thank you for this thoughtful and intelligent response. I happened to be visiting one of my adult children this weekend who echoed these sentiments. The financial issues are compelling, and given my age, it is unlikely that I would reap any financial gain. I appreciate your input. I was somewhat naïve in not considering the financial aspect.
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I am a 62-yr old psychiatric RN employed full-time. It has always been a dream of mine to pursue a psychiatric nurse practitioner degree (MSN, not DNP). I realize this may be wildly impractical, and that if I succeed in obtaining it, I might only be able to put it on my tombstone. I also must continue to work full-time. Any advice or comments, especially from older graduate students, would be most appreciated. Thanks so much.