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  1. Walden University vs Chamberlain University FNP??

    smileyfacefee replied to snk2503's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I don't know anything about chamberlain but I am currently attending Walden University. I am in the beginning stages and so far the focus has been on understanding the studies on for evidence based...

  2. FNP Walden University Students

    smileyfacefee replied to 3**835Y's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi sxyresa! I started in June of this year and am in the AGNP program. So far I have only had 1 week in between quarters. You are lucky to have gotten 2 weeks! My classes all have been 6 weeks so far...

  3. How to get into this field?? Need a Change ASAP :)

    smileyfacefee replied to Sl1011's topic in Quality Improvement

    Hello! I just had an interview with bcbs. I also have an ADN and I am in school but I have been fortunate to work in reviews and as a nurse administrator with just an ADN! I believe which job you are...

  4. Ashamed...GPA 2.5. Do I stand a chance to NP anyway???

    smileyfacefee replied to Wavewave's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    South University, Walden University, Frontier University. I have an ADN so every school pretty much required me to take 2 prerequisites which was a chance to bring the score up some. I ended up at...

  5. FNP Walden University Students

    smileyfacefee replied to 3**835Y's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Networking definitely helps but check and see if your state has an advanced practice organization. Things like that usually have preceptors on the site. Also go to different clinicsand just talk to...

  6. My I'm going to medical school

    smileyfacefee replied to synaptic's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Funny I was just having this conversation with 2 other NP students. There are many NPs who say they wish they would've went the PA route because of all the theory and fluff in the NP programs. Many...

  7. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

    smileyfacefee replied to ModestTruth's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes and then they wonder why NPs are not taken seriously for all the work and learning we have done. Like what's the point of requiring NPs to get a DNP for entry into practitioning If it's just more...

  8. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

    smileyfacefee replied to ModestTruth's topic in School, College Programs

    I think it is more expensive but from looking at the reviews here it seems a little better. The weekly posts are the same and then u do essays but not every week. The teachers interact with your...

  9. New FNP student at Walden University.

    smileyfacefee replied to CyndiRN72's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I live in the crsa.....are u near me? I started Walden in June of this

  10. South university online graduate school of nursing (msn family nurse practitioner)

    smileyfacefee replied to ModestTruth's topic in School, College Programs

    I ended up applying to Walden instead of this school. There were so many bad reviews and then I had a bad experience just trying to apply! I had downloaded the course catalog, submitted my application...

  11. Advice for MSN, FNP Programs

    smileyfacefee replied to K.TX BSN.RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Does this school's nursing program accept students who have a gpa lower than a 3.0? I must have missed this one somehow if it

  12. Nurse Practitioner School

    smileyfacefee replied to sweetnsugar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think trauma would fall under Acute care nurse practitioner. They work in hospitals settings including the OR and

  13. Nurse Practitioner School

    smileyfacefee replied to sweetnsugar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I think trauma would fall under Acute care nurse practitioner. They work in hospitals in all different settings including the OR and

  14. Nurse Practitioner School

    smileyfacefee replied to sweetnsugar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Not hands on skills per say but i think the skills you learn as an RN doing assessments, teaching, critical thinking and disease management skills would still be

  15. Is it worth the money to become an NP? (read this, I promise it's good)

    smileyfacefee replied to hkRN83's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I would say definitely check the job market in your area. Where I am... you would take a pay cut for a more stressful job. But again if your cost of living is higher than where I am it could be a...

  16. Walden ACNP program

    smileyfacefee replied to Sagira's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello all. I am in the AGNP program at Walden. Started in

  17. AGNP vs AG-ACNP - am I wrong?

    smileyfacefee replied to Polly Peptide's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I am in the AGNP program because I do not want to work with kids. However, I am wondering if I should change to the FNP track because the AGNP track knocks out a lot of opportunities for

  18. FNP Online Courses suggestions?

    smileyfacefee replied to Sunshine,R.N.'s topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a Walden student. So far-positive experiences. Enjoying

  19. Started Walden FNP program any do's or don't?

    smileyfacefee replied to PeachesFNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I started in June. I am an AGNP student. So far my experience has been pleasant. I feel the instructors really are attentive and try to help

  20. GI Bill and NP Program

    smileyfacefee replied to anchorRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I just want to elaborate a little on the salary thing...I think that really depends on where you are because where I am we have NPs starting in the mid 60s.....and 80k is reaching being

  21. More general questions

    smileyfacefee replied to fetchfelix's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What about the Acute NP program? They work in many different hospital settings and I believe they can work in psych too but not 100% sure on that but it seems more in line with the

  22. Can I enroll for a Master's degree right after I get my RN license?

    smileyfacefee replied to BloggerNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You can but many NP programs require you to have some nursing experience, or to obtain some during your learning. And in my opinion, it is well worth it to do

  23. NP Schools: Does anyone have any advice of which school is a good NP school?

    smileyfacefee replied to BriRN89's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi! I am in an RN-MSN program. I narrowed down my options based on these things. 1st of all I chose the AGNP (Adult Gerontology) program because I prefer not to work with kids. As an FNP you will...

  24. Nurse Practitioner School

    smileyfacefee replied to sweetnsugar123's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    In my opinion, I think experience is a plus because it seems a lot of this is "self learning" your experience would definitely help. Also, depending on where you work and what type of NP you will be,...

  25. Advice for MSN, FNP Programs

    smileyfacefee replied to K.TX BSN.RN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I hear that some schools may accept you if you explain things like being more mature etc. In your admission statement. I had a 2.76. It limited my options greatly and I ended up at Walden...