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  1. **Deciding between FNP schools - HELP**

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been applying to MSN/FNP online schools and just got accepted to USC's program!! woohoo!I would have to take the bridge course because I've been out of school 5+ years (this course is a combo of...

  2. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I've been trying to decide between getting a MSN/FNP vs a DNP/FNP. I currently have a BSN and have heard differing opinions about whether or not to get a DNP. I have had 3 professors tell me that if...

  3. Advice for BSN-DNP schools (with FNP speciality)

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Hi all, I'm researching BSN-DNP/FNP schools; preferably online, but doesn't have to be. If not online, please specify that in your response. Can any of you give me recommendations for this? Thank...

  4. Any nurses with mental illness?

    localgirl85 replied to CaliSarah's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    No need to be ashamed! I suffer from depression and anxiety - more so anxiety as of late! And for me it never got in the way of me being a nurse until lately. I made a big geographical move and had a...

  5. Best online RN to BSN?

    localgirl85 replied to GL191211's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm not sure about the RN-BSN part of your questions - but maybe check US News - I think they have rankings, or google it. I'm currently applying for FNP school and want to do it online. If you're...

  6. How hard is being an RN?

    localgirl85 replied to Kaitlyn.w's topic in General Nursing

    Don't let someone tell you you can't be a nurse! If that's what you want to be I think you can do it! I had a Chemistry teacher in HS tell me I couldn't be a nurse unless I got an A in his...

  7. **Deciding between FNP schools - HELP**

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you Simplistic ! Yes, I know USC has a great reputation, so I'm sure their FNP program will get accredited - it's just a bit scary to take that gamble!! This is an odd question, but does...

  8. Advice for BSN-DNP schools (with FNP speciality)

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you Palliative Care, DNP ! I've looked into Loyola and it was on my list. I've decided to not to the DNP route and instead just MSN/FNP as I feel it is more what I want to do with my career. I...

  9. **Deciding between FNP schools - HELP**

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you angiebfnp18, ADN, BSN, RN ! Yes, I've checked with the schools and asked about clinical and if they have specialists who help find preceptors and sites - some do, others don't. I just hope I...

  10. Cheapest NP Program ... period

    localgirl85 replied to Oakley44's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi TashaLPN2006RN2012 - I'm reading this thread and see that you graduated from Simmons College FNP program. I am in the application process. Is there anything you can tell me about the program? Did...

  11. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you adventure_rn, BSN for your response! I have heard as well that it can be harder to get a job with a PNP, but I haven't heard some would prefer a FNP! I hope you're right :) I think I've...

  12. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi all, I'm still trying to decide whether to get a PNP (pediatric NP) vs a FNP (family NP). Anyone out there have either one and have an opinion about this? I have worked in adult inpatient setting...

  13. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you lhflanurseNP! You're right, a degree is a degree--I never thought about it that way really. I've just heard so much about the push for the DNP degree to practice, but it's not required yet...

  14. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you audreysmagic for your response! It's good to know a peds office would hire either because that's the type of place I want to work but I don't want to limit myself and just have the PNP. Yes...

  15. George Washington University - BSN-DNP Fall 2017

    localgirl85 replied to sam_25's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you SCRN060584!! I'm thinking it's the smarter choice too...and quicker - instead of getting an MSN and possibly having to go back afterward. Thank

  16. Advice for BSN-DNP schools (with FNP speciality)

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Thank you RedNP!! I will check their program

  17. Advice for BSN-DNP schools (with FNP speciality)

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Simplistic - I've heard from multiple people that DNP is the way to go if you get your FNP; especially a bridge program. If I did a bridge program it would take 3-4 years instead of having to go back...

  18. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you rnkaytee for you response! Good to know you can still work in a peds clinic as an FNP as your friend is going to do! Thanks so

  19. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you Mica for your response!! Yes I've heard the experience you get with peds doesn't necessarily fully prepare you, but thank you for your suggestions! I think I'm going to try and find a...

  20. I'm lost...should I do PNP or FNP??

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi all, I'm still trying to decide whether to get a PNP (pediatric NP) vs a FNP (family NP). Anyone out there have either one and have an opinion about this? I have worked in adult inpatient setting...

  21. George Washington University - BSN-DNP Fall 2017

    localgirl85 replied to sam_25's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Congratulations on your acceptance!! Do you mind if I ask you a few questions about why you chose the BSN-DNP route? I'm currently researching whether to get just a FNP/MSN vs FNP/DNP and can't decide...

  22. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    hmm good to know they make the same salary--I have been told one of the benefits is a DNP would make more money, as well as being more competitive in the job market...but maybe that isn't true; and...

  23. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 replied to localgirl85's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for your thoughtful and helpful reply!! My friend said the same thing about what our old professors told me...And in regards to the DNP - I don't really care for a leadership role...

  24. MSN or DNP for NP degree - what's better??

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I've been trying to decide between getting a MSN/FNP vs a DNP/FNP. I currently have a BSN and have heard differing opinions about whether or not to get a DNP. I have had 3 professors tell me that if...

  25. Interested in getting an NP

    localgirl85 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Lately I've been thinking about getting a Nurse practitioner degree. I currently live in California. I have a Bachelor's in Nursing. I've hurt my back so my nursing career is awfully limited to...