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Glad to see there are others finally taking notice, as this is almost verbatim what I said 2 years ago. I’m sure there were others noticing the changing tides long ago, but every passing year the numbers grow, scary stuff. I’d need to look back at my...

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I suppose to stir the pot lol. Or having second thoughts even though it has been stated that the decision is already made. Or lastly to hopefully sleep better at night, from possibly hearing an echo chamber concerning ones decision. Either way I do n...

Agreed, many careers benefit salary wise from personal investment aka experience. Why someone in their later years thinks they will benefit long term with only 10 years or less working as an NP left in their career I think is being disingenuous. Ther...

Exactly, I've said it before and I stand by it now and will say it again. If you are not a strong asset to your company with good experience, your job and your salary are in trouble as an NP. I also project from all the research I've done, looking at...

I think a great question for you OP is what are your expectations from the profession. Name some end goals, expectations, etc and we can give much better insight. But one persons "grim" is another persons perfect situation.

Depends on how deep you want to go into it to be honest. That book is fine for basic pharmacology especially if you read it front to back. If you really want more advanced pharmacology then something like "Lippincott's Pharmacology", and if you want ...

Yep I sure would. It's unacceptable. Good luck with whatever you choose.

You are preaching to the choir, and appreciate the perspective from someone who has been in a different field. I believe the only people that argue against your point are people that are either oblivious to their lack of knowledge or just stubborn ...

It's very easy to see the difference in education if you take the eduction from mint PA and mint direct Bsn to np. In rigor, admission criteria and clinical experience. Let's not kid ourselves.

I understand what you are saying. But, the argument is weakened considerably when you look at the curriculums of many programs, their online open book formats, the variation of programs, and minimal requirements for consideration for acceptance. So i...

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Hmm non starter for some I will not argue this at the moment. I don't agree that we need to accommodate as a profession for someones current lifestyle and their cost of living having to support them working full time and going to school. But besides ...

Anyways to get back to topic: I think the single most factor that could be changed to increase knowledge base for NP's is make the schooling full-time. Just like any other respectable profession make the course load a full course load. Like 18 credi...

I do not believe anyone would agree that minimal to no RN experience is the "only" thing wrong with the profession. As evidenced by the current polling. It sure is a contributing factor but surely not the only factor. One persons anecdotal evidence o...

100% agree with your last paragraph. Without the RN experience the advanced practice nurse degree is nothing more than a watered down PA. We wonder why many people in the know look down on us. Thankfully much of the public is still unaware.

State school that finds preceptor for the students that are in the area of the school. School thats have a diagnostic course. Schools that have other associated healthcare programs such as DPT, Pharm-D, MD etc. School that faculty have available CV's...

To my knowledge there is no authoritative body that tracks pass rates categorized by school. All you can do is call up and ask the school on an individual basis and hope they are willing to tell you. But, to answer your question no there is nothing s...

Might also be wise to inquire if they will specifically place you in say a fast track clinical or urgent care. FNP's get placed their very frequently and would help with your end goal.

Agreed, shame there is not more dual degree options meant more specifically for the ER/ Urgent care tract vs the hospitalist kind of education. I feel the ACNP is to broad. Big difference between ICU ACNP vs hospitalist vs ER vs cardiac cath outpatie...

Fair, there is good reason to choose PA over NP in certain circumstances but I won't go over that here. Anyways, to get to your career goals, what you are describing should work just fine. Direct FNP then ACNP. Also getting the FNP and ACNP should gi...

Seems logical to me. But because you don't have an RN and thinking of doing a direct FNP then ACNP its going to put you out let's see 3.5 yrs or so give or take (Just checked Ohio state and it's 3yr for direct entry + 1-1.5 for ACNP cert). Why not ge...

Agreed 100%, its a shame that the DNP is just a title and not really indicative of a clinical degree. The add on courses add nothing to clinical practice and also have seen depending on the school that the "clinical hours" are from the project.

How close are you to passing? What categories are they saying you are weakest in?

I am not an ACNP, actually last semester of primary care np, but I'll chime in. I can not answer specifically about the stress's of the job etc, but can answer about the original question. Yes, ACNP can and are more than qualified to work outpatient ...