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  1. DNP vs FNP

    Grumble88 replied to BedsideBenevolence's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm currently in my last semester of my MSN for PMHNP, I have no intention of returning for my DNP. The DNP affords no scope of practice or monetary benefits, but is incredibly expensive and time...

  2. ADN to PMHNP School pathways

    Grumble88 replied to ccosta70's topic in School, College Programs

    Whispera is correct, you need an MSN from a program that specializes in PMHNP. Doctorate is not

  3. ADN to PMHNP School pathways

    Grumble88 replied to ccosta70's topic in School, College Programs

    Is your goal PMHNP, DNP, or both? You don't need a DNP to be a

  4. Trying to decide if Psych NP is right for me?

    Grumble88 replied to xjesssx's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    HI there, I'm currently in my last semester of my MSN to be a PMHNP. Personally, I chose the field as it was the most efficient way for me to be trained as and practice as a true psychiatric...

  5. Non nurse to NP

    Grumble88 replied to mishamo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    1 yes that's all correct, 2 also correct, I'm not aware of any lists sorry, searching for nursing schools in your area and exploring their websites is a good place to start. There isn't any single "NP...

  6. MSN vs Accelerated 2 Year BSN

    Grumble88 replied to SamB91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No problem, and yes the "direct-entry MSN" programs I mentioned are specifically designed for individual holding a non-nursing bachelors and who want to get into nursing at the masters level,...

  7. Non nurse to NP

    Grumble88 replied to mishamo's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are a few options for someone with a non-nursing degree who wants to become a nurse practitioner, I'll give you a rundown below but first I'll answer your question about the difference between a...

  8. Does your NP program conduct site visits?

    Grumble88 replied to Shannaikook's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Yes, it's a general expectation that twice per semester individuals in my program would be observed during a patient

  9. MSN vs Accelerated 2 Year BSN

    Grumble88 replied to SamB91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm confused by a few things in your post - 2 years is the standard length of a BSN, accelerated BSN programs are generally a year to a year and a half, you must be an RN before you can begin any NP...

  10. Thinking about leaving nursing school

    Grumble88 replied to Student1713's topic in General Students

    Have you looked at psychiatric

  11. Nurse Practitioner vs Nurse Anesthetist?

    Grumble88 replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Haha well it seems we disagree on quiet a lot and I don't think the points I'm trying to communicate are being understood, regardless this convo has strayed far enough away from the OP's topic as

  12. Nurse Practitioner vs Nurse Anesthetist?

    Grumble88 replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As an APRN, yes I need evidence for any professional recommendation. Also consider that time is a zero sum game, would you rather see a healthcare provider with 6 months of experience as a provider...

  13. Nurse Practitioner vs Nurse Anesthetist?

    Grumble88 replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I couldn't disagree more. This argument is not based in evidence, if it was then the entire Physician Assistant field would be deemed "not up to snuff." RN experience is valuable in understanding...

  14. 3 things every nurse should know about medical marijuana

    Grumble88 replied to Randy RN ASN's topic in General Nursing

    Good information and definitely something any nurse should be aware of considering how "hot" the topic of legalization is right now. The one thing I would point out is that marijuana (not synthetic...

  15. Np private practice

    Grumble88 replied to Tiffanysilva's topic in Nursing Career

    There's no comparison between being a dh and an np, the pay, benefits, and opportunities for np will be astronomically better, even if you're working part-time. It's true that as an FNP you'll be...

  16. Advice needed on first job offer

    Grumble88 replied to hammerdown's topic in Nursing Career

    Be honest and tell them you need some time to fully explore your

  17. Getting into nursing school

    Grumble88 replied to masmarcam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some programs care where you take your prereqs, others don't. Contact the program specifically and ask if they care or

  18. High School Student Striving to be CRNA

    Grumble88 replied to haydenute's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you want more "nursing" experience prior to nursing school go get you CNA(nursing assistant) certificate and look for work in post-anesthesia care unit, even med-surg would be a good learning...

  19. Nurse Practitioner vs Nurse Anesthetist?

    Grumble88 replied to CA_new_grad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It just depends on what you want to do professionally. What fields of practice are you interested in (family, acute care, psych, etc). Do you want to spend your time talking to your patients or...

  20. Where are all the NP preceptors out there?

    Grumble88 replied to kittypants247's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Generally the more established NP programs will locate preceptors for students and they suck up a lot of the available preceptors, sometimes in an area that greatly exceeds the city the school itself...

  21. CNM+PNP/FNP

    Grumble88 replied to CharlyNICURN's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    That's an interesting compliment to each other, the CNM and PNP. I imagine it'd be very rewarding being able to follow a patient from gestation through childhood, one thing to consider is the extra...

  22. Advice!!

    Grumble88 replied to CarlHester's topic in Men in Nursing

    the pathophysiology and pharmacology will be the same, but there are stark differences. Med school is more in depth and you'll receive extensive training as a generalist, far more than you'll receive...

  23. PMHNP considering move to Colorado

    Grumble88 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi everyone, I'll be graduating from a PMHNP program in TX soon, and am looking for independent practice states nearby, I've heard CO is nice. Does anyone have any thoughts on being an APRN in CO, or...

  24. PMHNP considering move to Colorado

    Grumble88 replied to Grumble88's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks cwilhelm1977, I certainly wouldn't let the strange regional bias of a few folks stop me from pursuing a position I wanted, it's odd to think a person would dislike me based on where I'm from...

  25. Hate my FNP job

    Grumble88 replied to FNPCA's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    trolling?