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Here is another one of those questions.... In Maine there is no DNP program, the only state without one. I have an MSN in Leadership and I worked a little with it and thinking I should go for FNP or AGPCNP. I have been doing research and unfortunately I have to either get another MSN in my state for nurse practitioner or do a fully online DNP NP Program. I do want to get my DNP but I heard good and bad about doing one fully online for NP degree. What is everyone's thoughts on this. Just want to get a general idea. Thanks!

Hey everyone. I am planning on applying for the DNP program for next Spring, I am completing my MSN right now in leadership. I am really passionate about patient access to healthcare. I live in rural Maine and it is hard to get care in areas. I was wondering if a DNP project focused around creating a program to reach more patients such as a travel healthcare group through small communities in rural Maine. I have been doing a lot of research on what is required for projects, what is considered a good vs bad idea. But I just can't figure out if this is something to look to. There is a lot of opportunity to look at care needs, population health, economics, political involvement, and community acceptance. The essays to some of the programs would like me to state a project of interest and this is one I have thought about a lot. So, I guess my question is - is this something that can be considered a DNP project? Looking for advice and ideas - anything helps. Thanks!

Hey there, I am currently working on my MSN in Administration and Leadership and I have considered getting my masters in public health after. I have found that there is an MSN in Public Health Nursing. This question may seem stupid but I cannot get a clear answer, can you have to MSN degrees but in different tracks? If yes, then how would it be displayed behind your name, (ie Jones, MSN, MSN, RN)? I know this may be a silly question and probably wondering why I would want two masters, I love learning and I feel that it would better my education and advancement. Thanks!

So thank you everyone for your opinions and help. UPDATE: I took the full time job at the Minimum prison. I feel like it would be a good slow introduction and offers the support I would need. HOWEVER, because they are both under the same medical company I am able to train after a short time and take up overtime shifts at the Maximum. So I will be able to have the best of both worlds. And after a year if I don't like the Minimum as much as the Maximum then I will just transfer over. Can't wait to start in a couple weeks, of course I have to pass the NCLEX next week!

Hey everyone! PLEASE HELP! So I am a new grad and I feel like I'm in between a rock and a hard spot. So first I got a chance to interview at a Maximum security prison that has a infirmary, dental, clinic, mental health ward/clinic, and a great hospice program. I would do my own EKGs, blood draws and occasionally med passes. I would start IVs and do drugs, so basically a little medsurg floor. They are the only one in the state that has an infirmary. And at first I really liked it because it was the first one I interviewed at. Then I got a second interview the day after at the Minimum security prison. I went there at the place was good too. They are the only place that houses women of all security types. It is where most intakes happen. They have a clinic, dental, and a small hospice woman's program. But there is no infirmary. It is smaller but they are expanding within 5 years to be the biggest prison in the state and the infirmary will be moved there. But for now it is small. So Minimum offers less money an hour, it is a 10am to 10pm shift, closer to fiance, and has their "stuff" together and only a 2000 sign on bonus. I would only get experience with clinic stuff. COs are really nice. So Maximum offers more money an hour, it is night shift - so the clinic is closed, farther away (I would be moving closer), 10,000 sign on bonus but have to be there 3 years or 5,000 for 2 years (it is in the middle of nowhere so it's hard to keep people there), would learn more in the infirmary right of the bat and they are in drastic need of nurses. They people seem nice there but the COs are a little on the (large male organ head side). I don't know what to do. I told the minimum prison that I would love to be with them and then visited the Maximum again and they really want me. I got the offer letter from Minimum quicker and they were in touch more but I HAVE NOT signed anything yet. They maximum says that I should be getting the offer letter within a day. I don't know what to do. I'm conflicted as to go with the slower progressing place or the more learning environment place. **Both are with the same healthcare company.

Hey everyone! PLEASE HELP! So I am a new grad and I feel like I'm in between a rock and a hard spot. So first I got a chance to interview at a Maximum security prison that has a infirmary, dental, clinic, mental health ward/clinic, and a great hospice program. I would do my own EKGs, blood draws and occasionally med passes. I would start IVs and do drugs, so basically a little medsurg floor. They are the only one in the state that has an infirmary. And at first I really liked it because it was the first one I interviewed at. Then I got a second interview the day after at the Minimum security prison. I went there at the place was good too. They are the only place that houses women of all security types. It is where most intakes happen. They have a clinic, dental, and a small hospice woman's program. But there is no infirmary. It is smaller but they are expanding within 5 years to be the biggest prison in the state and the infirmary will be moved there. But for now it is small. So Minimum offers less money an hour, it is a 10am to 10pm shift, closer to fiance, and has their "stuff" together and only a 2000 sign on bonus. I would only get experience with clinic stuff. COs are really nice. So Maximum offers more money an hour, it is night shift - so the clinic is closed, farther away (I would be moving closer), 10,000 sign on bonus but have to be there 3 years or 5,000 for 2 years (it is in the middle of nowhere so it's hard to keep people there), would learn more in the infirmary right of the bat and they are in drastic need of nurses. They people seem nice there but the COs are a little on the (large male organ head side). I don't know what to do. I told the minimum prison that I would love to be with them and then visited the Maximum again and they really want me. I got the offer letter from Minimum quicker and they were in touch more but I HAVE NOT signed anything yet. They maximum says that I should be getting the offer letter within a day. I don't know what to do. I'm conflicted as to go with the slower progressing place or the more learning environment place. **Both are with the same healthcare company.

I know what you mean. I have been working on my essay for awhile. As soon as I have it proofread I will send it off. I am nervous and excited all together!

Hey Everyone, So I tried looking online to see if there was an updated post on the Mayo Clinic Summer III Externship for 2017 and I didn't see any. So I figured I would start one. Applications opened on October 15th and they close on January 15th. I am planning on applying and was wondering if there was anyone else out there who was doing the same and if there was anyone who went on the externship last year that had some advice. I am excited and can't wait! Leave a comment, idea, concern, or what ever you feel like. Lets see who else is doing this! Summer III Nursing Externship at Mayo Clinic - Summer III Nursing Externship Minnesota - Mayo Clinic **If anyone is curious, the essay questions for this year are: 1.) Describe your first hands-on clinical experience in nursing school. What fears did you have? What surprised you the most? What were you most proud of? 2.) Describe the last time you made a mistake or experienced failure. What did you learn and what steps have you taken to ensure it won't happen again?