Georgetown University ONLINE FNP...

abe2 · Oct 10, 2013

Hey Tasha,

Im finishing my BSN through Excelsior in Dec 2013 as well, and I also just finished my application to Georgetown University on Friday. Have you heard anything yet? It is too early for me but I am hoping I get in.

TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN · Oct 10, 2013

nothing yet! =( I've been nervously checking my phone (email refresh button hates me right now) and logging into myaccess to see if maybe any changes posted there. It's been about a week for me, trying not to worry! I am pretty sure my Sciences GPA was a 3.4 or 3.5, my overall was 3.5, and my last 60 credits was 3.78. Just hoping that is enough to get me in!!! I also applied to University of Cincy though, I talked to admin rep there and she said I'd more than likely be accepted, but to get app in quickly due to the over abundence of applications coming in for Jan 14 start they are pushing those over to May 2014 start. They are a first come first serve, so if you make the cut you are automatically given a seat there. I think the overflow of applicants is making it tougher to get into a FNP program right now!!! South University is last on my list for FNP, i have talked to a few students who like it but #1 is a for-profit school, #2 program is fairly new & #3 it takes almost 28mo to complete as they only do one class at a time. Great for full time workers though, and I could maintain my job if that was the case. I have also looked at WGU for MSN in nursing education, then do a post-masters cert program. WGU i could finish in about 12mo, then do the post cert. I dunno, just gonna hang in there and hope I get one of my top two choices!!! I do know UC can take 6-8 wks to hear back though....T

CKPierce · Oct 14, 2013

Your chances are probably really good for both of your top choice schools. I'd give you a seat hahaha :) I wish. I got your message but I can't reply because I have not been as active posting which is too bad. You can always email me at k. Good luck! Let us know when you hear something.

davesbride · Oct 17, 2013

Hi everyone.I just received my acceptance to Georgetown MSN-FNP January 2014 and I was hoping to connect with others who might be applying/accepted for that cohort. Good luck!

TashaLPN2006RN2012, ASN, RN · Oct 17, 2013

Congrats Davesbride! I'm still waiting, hopefully will hear one way of the other by next week, although I applied to Simmons as well and their format is EXACTLY the same as Georgetown and their on-campus program has had a consistent 100% board pass rate for FNP, and they are almost $35K cheaper, so i'm holding out to see if I can get accepted at Simmons. If I do I"m going that route regardless of GU or UC acceptance. It's exactly what I'm looking for, and it's the same length program as GU full time too =) I still want to know about GU though hahahaha!

CKPierce · Oct 20, 2013

Congratulations Davesbride! That is wonderful news for you! Good luck in the program I think it is a great school to go to for the FNP program.

missmelissarose · Oct 22, 2013

Carol, what was the transfer process like to Georgetown? I'm in another online program but thinking of transferring...

missmelissarose · Oct 22, 2013

Carol, what was the transferring process like? Did you have to do the full application?

applesandfishes · Dec 23, 2013

thank you for the lengthy insight! i'm thinking of getting in an FNP program, and georgetown's program appealed to me the most. currently working 40 hours/week ( i love my job, no plans of moving ), so i will probably have to do the part time program

rhartman · Dec 23, 2013

I would also like to hear from more people currently enrolled in GU FNP program. Were you able to get financial help?

davesbride · Dec 26, 2013

I am starting the program January 6th. I can whole heartedly recommend the program thus far. My experience has been nothing but positive. When I was gathering info on schools I looked at A LOT of programs and Georgetown met all of my needs and the criteria I wanted. As far as financial help I did not qualify for any financial aid in the form of grants or scholarship but I did receive enough federal school loans to pay for it all. The program is expensive but to me it is an investment into mine and my family's future. Best of luck!!!

uwaga · Feb 7, 2014

I am contemplating applying to GU as well, all your post have been ex-streamly healpfu! GU adviser has been calling me unrelentingly but I'm one to do extensive research before committing to anything. (Life's Experiences are the best lessons learned). From what everyone has been posting, GU seems to be as though you are in the classroom because your are viewing via live video. Are you able to ask questions during the live sessions? I know there are ways to have loans payed for after completing the program as well as obtaining scholarships which can help with tuition, I'm still doing research on them. Has anyone received any scholarships and has GU admissions and Financial aide counselors been helpful with suggestions? Thanks for all responses and previous postings.

For those of you in the program now, how's the program coming along, 7 what has been your biggest challenge/s?