[TerryBSN]

I would like to have any and all helpful information from current or previous students of Ball State University in the FNP or ANP program.

[LTNurse]

I woud like to hear from current and former students as well. I'm starting in the fall and wanted to know what to expect and what others thought of the program.

[TerryBSN]

So how long after you applied did you hear back that you were accepted into the program?

Did you apply early like in Jan or Feb or did you just recently apply and found out you were accepted?

I applied in June and was told it probably would not be August 2008 when I would be able to start, possibly Jan 2009.

Thanks

[LTNurse]

Hi,

I applied in February and just heard that I was accepted a couple of weeks ago.

[incublissRN]

Hi there! I am going to Ball State and I just completed my first semester of the FNP program. My first two classes were nursing theory and nursing information and technology. This fall I have research and data analysis. Congrats on starting the program soon to both of you! Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

[howlyn12]

I, too, am thinking of taking the FNP program at BSU online. What are your thoughts on the program so far?

[MissRobin]

I also recently applied to BSU. I was told I would hear something Oct/Nov time frame if I can start Jan 2009. I know some schools online students pay in-state tuition. Does anyone know if this is the case for BSU? Also any thoughts on how current students are liking the program would be helpful. Thanks!
Robin

[howlyn12]

Originally Posted by incublissRN

Hi there! I am going to Ball State and I just completed my first semester of the FNP program. My first two classes were nursing theory and nursing information and technology. This fall I have research and data analysis. Congrats on starting the program soon to both of you! Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

Hi to incublissRN- how do you find the BSU program? Challanging or easy. How is the work load. Do you feel that it is structured well and comprehensive? Much appreciated- howlyn12

[incublissRN]

Originally Posted by MissRobin

I also recently applied to BSU. I was told I would hear something Oct/Nov time frame if I can start Jan 2009. I know some schools online students pay in-state tuition. Does anyone know if this is the case for BSU? Also any thoughts on how current students are liking the program would be helpful. Thanks!
Robin

From my information it looks like they charge out of state tuition. In-State is $246 per credit hour and Out-of-State is $428 per credit hour. You could call the online and distance education department to double check.

[incublissRN]

Originally Posted by howlyn12

I, too, am thinking of taking the FNP program at BSU online. What are your thoughts on the program so far?

I thought my first semester was easy. My first clinical is this spring. You find your own sites and arrange agency and preceptor agreements. I'm nervous about this part! However, when I interviewed before I was accepted they discussed sites that would be suitable for each clinical. I'll let you know how it goes. I like online education because it's structured and I work 3 12 hour night shifts so it suits my lifestyle.