Ancientnurse18

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1. Fairleigh Dickinson University Psychiatric NP Program--Interested in Hearing from students

   Ancientnurse18 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   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 ...

2. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

   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.

3. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

   That concern is a very valid one. Thank you!

4. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

   Appreciate these thoughtful responses!

5. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

   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...

6. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 replied to Ancientnurse18's topic in General Nursing

   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 rea...

7. How old is too old to pursue an MSN?

   Ancientnurse18 posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 ...