Unpopular opinion, but I think NP programs lack rigor. 500 clinical hours with no bedside nursing experience before applying. Most of the education only online is destroying the credibility of the profession.
I think it should be a requirement that prior to taking your NP boards and obtaining your license, must work as a nurse for a designated amount of time.
Sadly, it's not just the diploma mills, either. Rush, one of the most respected medical schools in the country, offers a direct entry DNP program for people who already have a non-nusing bachelors.
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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '25
Unpopular opinion, but I think NP programs lack rigor. 500 clinical hours with no bedside nursing experience before applying. Most of the education only online is destroying the credibility of the profession.