hawkMSN

Agree -- I don't see the downside to splitting it up as long as there is a differentiation that is upheld and posts are appropriately moved. I find myself scrolling a lot these days....

Agreed -- it goes above the 20500 limit and the "cost of schooling" includes living expenses beyond tuition (food, housing, transportation, etc). The school determines the cost of these things.

Med-Surg in acute care. Patients are being discharged earlier and earlier to home and often return home with more acute problems as well as chronic problems. You will see so much more and more quickly in acute care and will be able to build a huge knowledge base. Not saying it can't be done in long term care.

We had an optional no credit course in my MSN program that was primarily focused on using searches appropriately in peer reviewed journals. It was great!

Personally, I would discuss my concerns with the manager. If nothing changes, I would get out ASAP. If you don't feel safe, you likely aren't.

I went into nursing for the reason of it is only 2 years, I don't know what I want to do but it is decent money and I can find a job. I felt much of what you felt -- I didn't have the love and in my last semester of nursing school (or any semester for that matter). I decided I was going to transfer post-graduation. I stuck it out. I hated med-Surg. Despised OB, couldn't avoid critical care enough. The only area I felt a remote pull towards was pediatrics. It was the only area I didn't hate. But I certainly didn't love it. Got out of nursing school, spent the summer working as a peds nurse before returning to school in the fall for a completely different field. Turns out being a nurse was completely different than nursing school. I no longer hated it and realized there are a million different areas I could go into without restarting and uprooting everything I worked on. Take a deep breath. If you need a break, do so. And ignore what everyone else thinks -- it isn't worth the stress! Don't let nursing school ruin all the "great stuff." Being a nurse is great -- it just takes time to find your niche and feel the reward.

I have my MSN in education, I recently finished it. I adjunct in addition to my full-time weekend job. In my opinion, it is challenging to be an adjunct. I almost feel like I don't have a "home" when teaching -- I'm there one day then gone the next! This is hard since I like routine and building relationships. As a full time faculty, you can build the rapport and respect because you are with the students and they see you so much more. It is going to be what you like and what your goals are -- is your goal adjunct? Do you mind being there short days/hours/not as often? Are you super outgoing? Just my thoughts :)

It is a pain to staff -- I can tell you that because your options are limited if there is a call off or change in the schedule (people have to offset others). If you have a large staff, it would work but if it's small and no float pool -- I totally get it. It just isn't ideal.

Thank you for all of the advice -- I appreciate everyone's thoughts!!

Ours are Roche...same as the previous posters.

I am in the same boat about the interview process -- I have searched the site and found a few interview questions and strategies. Have you tried to the search feature?

Hi Everyone, I just need a second opinion (or many opinions) as I am struggling with an upcoming decision regarding NP school. BACKGROUND: I received my BSN and MSN (education) at private schools that are well known and respected. That said, I have some hefty loans. I have always wanted to be an NP but did not have the courage or experience and made the poor decision of obtaining an MSN in an area I don't necessarily have the drive for. I have been a pediatric RN for almost 5 years but recently switched to a job where I am caring for both adults and kids. I also work for a for profit nursing school one day per week teaching. My love is pediatrics and I eventually want a DNP but I want to make sure that I am making the right decision. I also have a husband with extensive schooling/loans and two small kiddos. We know that we will likely never drive a nice car or own a house. We both chose education/loans over those options. I have two options for NP school that I am considering: FNP Certification at the for profit nursing school I work for -- tuition is free, miscellaneous charges will total about $1500 by the time I would be done (a little over a year). There is no assistance with setting up practicum. Start date is next month; however, I question how quality of an education I will receive here and if there will be a "lack of respect" for my education. I believe I will likely be studying/learning on my own, which, school is what you make of it. I cannot get a pass rate out of the school. PNP DNP at a state University -- mostly online but I will have to drive about 300 miles per week to attend class one day per week. It is also 4 years long (even though I have an MSN) and will run me about $90,000 (tuition only, not gas expenses, books, etc). They set up all practicum experiences. Start date is fall but interviews will be in the upcoming months. Pass rate is VERY high. So, I have a few weeks to determine what to do. My mind tells me get the FNP certificate but my heart is in the PNP DNP. What would you do?