University of Cincinnati Online FNP Fall '12

jenpenslc · Mar 23, 2012

Most schools have had their Fall deadline already, what is your plan B? What other schools have others applied to? I have only applied to 2, so I am nervous, but still hopeful! Good luck!

rotogirl · Mar 23, 2012

Rpicker & Jmemner:

I finished my application (including recommendations) 1-27. I got my acceptance on 3-19. I think you both are fine and should hear something soon :)

And I will be working full time, and have no idea what I want to do, maybe ER, urgent care, or work with a hospitalist.

Congrats to everyone accepted, and would love to hear from someone currently in the program or recently graduated.

jenpenslc · Mar 23, 2012

Congratulations rotogirl! Where are you currently working? There are several nurses that I work with that are in the program. They say it is going well, but the hardest part is getting clinical sites and preceptors. Good luck, I hope I join you!

JMEMNRN · Mar 24, 2012

Well, I received my letter today... It's a no go... A little disappointed I didn't apply to more colleges, but I think I am going to apply for a BSN-DNP programs in my own state (MN). I have a 3.83 GPA... Maybe my essay was bad?

It was weird because I was talking with another nurse the other day and she asked me if I was worried about only having an MSN NP, and I had said, well not really... since you can still work as an ADN nurse though most places are starting to want their nurses to be a BSN. I think eventually all MSN NP's will be pushed to finish the DNP... so maybe the universe is telling me to go the direct route instead. I just pray that whatever school I choose doesn't make you find your own preceptor... that has been my biggest fear with this whole application process.

I have very high hopes for all of you and hope that you enjoy UC! Take care...

ChubbyNDRN · May 24, 2012

It's nearly June and school is going to start up in no time! How nervous/excited is everyone? Eager to hear from anyone who's currently in the program or knows someone who is.

aimusmouser · Jun 16, 2012

I am starting the UC online FNP Fall 2012 also. I am excited and terrified at the same time. I currently work .8 Neuroscience. Congrats!

- Aimee

Splendid Splinter · Jul 27, 2012

About a month to go before fall classes begin.

ChubbyNDRN · Jul 28, 2012

Has anyone had their welcome call or attended their webinar? I wasn't able to participate on the webinar, so please share whatever they discussed. I just registered for first semester classes and getting nervous!

Splendid Splinter · Jul 28, 2012

I had my welcome call this week. My program adviser talked about paying for tuition, asked if I was familiar with Blackboard, whether or not I had a time management plan, and spoke briefly about what to expect for upcoming classes this fall. She did mention that pathophysiology is particularly demanding. The webinar was not incredibly informative. I have a link they sent which includes all of the PowerPoint slides. I'll try and dig up the email and post the link.

ChubbyNDRN · Jul 28, 2012

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to connecting with more classmates, too!

Splendid Splinter · Jul 28, 2012

I posted the webinar PP on the Facebook group page.

casias12 · Aug 8, 2012

Hey guys,

I stumbled onto your conversation and thought I would add some insight. I am currently finished with the summer 11 quarter at university of cincinnati and will be beginning fall 12. I finish Spring 12. I had my first clinicals over the summer. Here is my advice.

1) The welcome call is more about how you are going to pay. This will probably be the last in-depth communication you will have with the university. I only know my own advisor, but they are taking on more students than they can handle. My advisor rarely responded with anything other than a "canned" email "as always, hope I can help".

2) The core classes go pretty well. Grading rubrics provide detailed instructions about assignments, and it is not hard to achieve good grades. The second year, however, things seem to fall apart. Instead of educators, the class adjuncts are "working, seasoned professional nurse practitioners". They are generally completely lost, they don't want to be bothered, and they make it very clear. The assignments become very vague, and difficult to understand. I have had a couple of exceptions, but as a rule, don't expect much.

3) Set up clinicals very early. I thought I knew a ton of MD's and NP's after 20 years as a nurse, but all of a sudden, the friendship dries up. Suddenly it goes from "good for you" to "sorry I didn't return any of your 15 phone calls". I am fortunate to be working with an excellent group now, but it was touch and go for a while.

4) The University will require vaccinations, hippa, etc, but they are so bound up they will never issue your "clearance card". This actually resulted in the suspension of my ability to be a student at one hospital, despite my agreeemnt with the physicians. BE careful.

Anyway, if anyone is following this, and would like more info, I would be happy to respond. I wish I could have talked with a current student prior to starting as it would have really been helpful.

Take care.