University of South Alabama NP program

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Hi,

I am researching grad schools and became very interested in the University of South Alabama's ENP (dual FNP/ACNP) online program. I am interested in knowing how competitive the program is regarding acceptance. I have a GPA now of 3.3, 2.5 years ER experience in a level one trauma center, 1 year of trauma icu experience, 3 years of management experience, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and will have (hopefully) my CCRN cert when I apply. What are your thoughts considering the above information and your knowledge first or second hand on this university? Thank you for any information you can give.

Rachel

Also wanted to say that I know some students who complained - and they weren't whiners, they were asking basic questions - like why couldn't they review their own tests and see what they got wrong.

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Hi Clemson1st

I started the NP program at USA this last year and I am seriously concerned. I raised several questions and one of the nursing school deans called me on the phone and was very, very abrupt and rude, wouldn't let me get a word in. At the end of the conversation (which I was polite and quiet), she said, "if you can't do the rules of the school, maybe you should look somewhere else. " I was really shocked, I have been a good student, straight A's and I felt really horrible. I am wondering if she was right, maybe I should go somewhere else. She also had the coordinator of my specialty area in on the call and I wonder if she poisoned this person against me. Is this typical of your experience or other people's experience?

Thanks !

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

I totally agree. you get what you pay for and this is just a cheap online program that does not at all prepare for you practice. I would really be concerned to see who actually graduates from the ACNP or FNP programs

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Did you find the administration of the CON to be rude, dismissive and retaliatory?

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

Yes and inconsiderate. They tell you what you want to hear to get you in and then don't return any calls or if they do are rude and belittle you. Just to get your money, it truly is cheap in any way shape or form. You do get what you pay for.

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Thanks for letting me know, I am trying to transfer to St Louis University; I was accepted there and USA and SLU seems much more cordial. I appreciate your input a lot because I was thinking it was just "me" at USA !

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

I work with an NP that graduated from St Louis University and she liked it. I am looking at Jefferson University and St Francis now. After I wasted a great time with USA. Good luck.

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How long were you at USA for? WHat made you leave? Also, I hear that Dept of Education code 600.9 may stop us from doing NP programs online now, have you read about this? I read it and called a few schools and they are confused about it too

Thanks much!

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So has anyone found a good online FNP program. I live in Florida and just wasted 2 years at USF. I would like to find a reasonable online program. I am used to having poor instruction and do a lot of self teaching. I am starting to get worried that I will not have my MSN before they turn it into a DNP.

Thanks, Kim

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

I was only there for one semester. I have not heard about that. That would put a lot of schools out of business!!

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Specializes in ER & Surgical ICU.

Well, I have to admit that I am feeling a little sick after reading some of the above posts about USA. I was accepted for the Summer FNP/ACNP program, and have been anxiously awaiting the opening of registration in the am. I just recently found this site-probably would have saved me a lot of headache with Jacksonville University's BSN program...ugh!! Certainly do not want a repeat, or worse with USA :uhoh3:

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Specializes in ER, CCT, EMS.

Sugar Pill, I also had a few moments of concern after reading negative posts about USA. I am also in the FNP/ACNP program beginning this summer. I was able to talk with someone who just finished the program. She was shocked to hear what I told her I read on here. She had a completely different view of the program and school, all positive. I have come to the resolution that most of what is available on forums tend to be negative. I have been successful with distance programs in the past, they are challenging for many reasons and not right for everyone. I will definitely keep the experiences shared here (good and bad) stored in the back of my mind but I am going into this program with a positive attitude.

Good luck to you, maybe I will "see" you around. Just registered today for the policy course.

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