RODP FNP in TN? Anyone?

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Hello all...I've searched through and found that some of you have or are currently in the RODP program for FNP through Tennessee...can anyone update me on this? Do you like it? Would you recommend it/do it again? Im hoping to get my home school of MTSU...also for those of you that know..do you have to have some classes such as adv pharm and assessment done first? I can't get definitive answers through the website..Thanks so much!

I cannot find application deadline dates anywhere on the RODP website. Just finished BSN (yay!) last week and motivated to keep going. Want to apply while I still have this motivation. Can anyone help?

I would apply now for RODP. They will assign a home school to you and you have to meet that school's deadlines for admission. But sometimes it takes a little time to get the home school assigned, so to meet the fall deadline, I would start ASAP. The good news is that it looks like the classes are offered year round so you won't miss any sequencing of courses even if you had to start in the spring. I'm about to take my first 2 classes starting June 1st, so I'm no expert, but I have gone through the process. Hope this helps...AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BSN!!! :up:

okifaith - I'm interested in hearing about your experience with TSU. My husband is currently in the process of applying for fall semester. I've read a lot of concerning information on here regarding others experiences. Like you we were very hopeful for MTSU as that is where his BSN is from.

Has anyone started RODP in recent semesters? I cannot find any information for 2015-2016.

Specializes in Medical Surgical.

Hello all! It has been a while since I posted.... Welcome everyone to RODP. I am registering for my 3rd semester (took time off and joined the Air Force- now working on it part time again :-)) I have three classes left prior to my clinical classes start which are Advance Pharm, Patho and Research. I am considering taking patho and pharm together and research by itself in spring. What do ya'll think? I know some of you have finished these classes. I am curious about time consumption. I am still Active duty work schedule is a good M-F 7-430 for the time being. Thanks for all input! Happy summer classes to those enrolled :-)

Specializes in ortho, med-surg, critical care.

I'm very interested in learning how those of you doing an online only FNP program are managing while working. I've recently made a switch from a floor position to ICU, and while I want to start school, I need to make sure I'm feeling solid in my career move. I see the RODP has a part time option, which would be preferable. A brick and mortar school would be nice, but I work midnights, and the thought of attending classes in the day time have me rethinking school altogether. I'm currently taking classes at the hospital now until the spring (telemetry/12 lead, ALS, PALS, etc), and the switch between working nights and classes on days is killing my 40 something old butt.

Specializes in Rheumatology/Emergency Medicine.

Did the Air Force say that they will allow you to take time off from work to do clinicals? If not, I don't see how you could possibly finish the degree, when it's primary care focused and the military isn't normally that flexible with your time off, I spent 20 years with Uncle Sam, I wish the best for you. I'm working nights full time and doing my clinicals in the day, its rough.

Specializes in Rheumatology/Emergency Medicine.

From my experience with the ICU, many don't like it when a new to the ICU nurse is also trying to advance to the next level, many see it as using them as a stepping stone. I guess it happens a lot, with the CRNA, FNP crowd going through the ICU. I left the ICU and went to another unit, I'm 48 now, working full-time night shift and doing clinicals in the daytime, it's very rough, almost to the point of more than I can handle, but so far I'm doing it. If it were me, I'd start the program, taking the core classes, etc, keep learning in the ICU, getting up to speed there, meanwhile, I'd keep my school activities to myself in order not to create any animosity with anyone. Just my opinion, and only worth what was paid for it :-) Good luck, take care.

I'm very interested in learning how those of you doing an online only FNP program are managing while working. I've recently made a switch from a floor position to ICU, and while I want to start school, I need to make sure I'm feeling solid in my career move. I see the RODP has a part time option, which would be preferable. A brick and mortar school would be nice, but I work midnights, and the thought of attending classes in the day time have me rethinking school altogether. I'm currently taking classes at the hospital now until the spring (telemetry/12 lead, ALS, PALS, etc), and the switch between working nights and classes on days is killing my 40 something old butt.
Specializes in CMSNB, NCM, PACU.

Hey everyone, I'm newer to this forum and typically I just like to read up on stuff and have never posted. I finally have a question that I haven't found a solid answer to.

I just got accepted to the RODP program through APSU and start January 2016. Does anyone have any recommendations as far as what classes to take together and when? I was going to go off of RODP's example on the website, but Advanced Patho AND Advanced research together? Seems like a lot, especially in my case it will be taken in the summer which is shorter. I will be working, my goal is to work 24-30 hours a week, going up to 40 only if I have to. Thanks for any advice you can give!.

@cochise82 I'm actually in the education concentration at the U of M, I graduate the upcoming summer but we had to take similar courses up until the clinicals. Paths we had about 6 tests and advanced research of course it was a lot of writing. It may be a lot in the summer but it can be done.

I am about to finish my second semester in the program. My opinion thus far:

Patho - difficult and time consuming (I don't recommend taking this one in the summer as I did)

Roles - straightforward class, good to pair with a difficult class

Theory - very abstract, had to read and re-read to understand the theories and concepts presented

Adv Hlth Assessment - straightforward, video assessments required for the clinical piece of the class. These are intimidating but totally doable. I've received really good feedback on areas for improvement for clinical.

Pharm - LOVE! I wish I had known all of this in undergrad! I'd pair this one with difficult classes.

I will be taking Adult health and research in the spring - feeling intimidated as I am learning that these are both challenging classes. I would not recommend taking patho and research together, especially in the summer. Patho with Roles was a good pairing for me. I took these 2 in the summer and it was difficult with all 3 of my kiddos home on summer break, but I passed - so it can be done. :)

I would pair roles and patho.

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