University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

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Anyone applied to and/or have heard from the University of South Alabama Psych NP for Masters or BSN-DNP online for Spring 2012?

Anyone with experience with this program and would like to share info, network, etc. Please respond. Thank you

In the Psy NP program. How often do you use the secure procter testing camera. and the other leadership test have exams. also the family pscy, do they have testing camera. too?>

Tasha,

I'm looking for an online Psych NP program and was considering USA because of the low tuition. I came across this conversation thread but it ends abruptly 4/2013. Did you ever go to USA? Does anyone know if this thread continues elsewhere? I'm looking for more info on this program.

Thanks,

Heidi

Specializes in Psych.

I'd like to know how the psych np program is now also.

Hope you have experience in Psych before applying at USA.

Specializes in Psych.

Actually I do have more than a decade in psych at the master's non nursing level. USA is very affordable, but since finding this thread I am a bit hesitant to even apply. I'm looking at Gonzaga now, they appear to have a really solid, respected program. I might use USA as a back up in case I cannot get into Gonzaga and so am asking how their program functions now.

Specializes in PSYCH NP, ER, ICU, PACU, NAVY NURSE.

USA is a great school. I began this Thread as an eager student awaiting an acceptance or denial letter (of which I was accepted) now I'm a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric NP finishing up my Family Psych DNP at USA. I love the school, and feel I should contribute to those just like me. If I can answer any questions for anyone out there, please let me know.

Specializes in Psych.
USA is a great school. I began this Thread as an eager student awaiting an acceptance or denial letter (of which I was accepted) now I'm a Board Certified Adult Psychiatric NP finishing up my Family Psych DNP at USA. I love the school, and feel I should contribute to those just like me. If I can answer any questions for anyone out there, please let me know.

I've seen some comments stating concerns about the professor who teaches some of the core psych courses. What is your opinion? A few have transferred into other programs due to these perceived problems. I'm concerned that I could start a program and have to transfer due to drama or a personality conflict.

Specializes in PSYCH NP, ER, ICU, PACU, NAVY NURSE.

Well, there is a Professor that has a particular style of doing things (in my opinion). The first time for any person with a new Professor is a challenge. You will have to learn their style. You conform or you'll have problems-it's very simple. This Professor accepted No late work, no missed anything, no acceptable excuses, just by the book too the number. But I focused on the positives. The work is graded firm everytime, no one's excuses were acceptable, and you were guaranteed to have some to (rightfully) dissent in each course. The Pros is every course by that Professor had relatively clear expectations-

"I accept No excuses no complaints, when you take a course taught by me, just be ready."

You can have this type of mentality at any University and from any Professor. The question is, can you adapt, if only for a few semesters, to reach your goals. For some courses I focused on no distractions and valid disputes and got through quite easily with primarily A's and B's. For other classes, my focus changed based on the Professors needs and expectations. That's just life. If you can't handle the Personality you want be able to handle the work that comes afterwards. And trust me, people who shared their experience were probably correct, but will that be yours? Because it sure wasn't mines. That "Personality" is just another drop in the bucket for me. And I kept things moving, right along with the most of the class-. It is doable.

I hope this helps. Whatever decision you make, let it be right for you.

Specializes in psych.

Thank you for that information. I am currently in my first year at USA in the Psych DNP program. I am

Thrilled to read something positive! Thank you so much for sharing.

Specializes in psych.

One more thing.....did you work during the core psych semesters? If so, how much? Did the rest of your class? I'm nervous about how all of that is going to play out. I am trying to set myself up for working less - if at all possible. Thank you for your time!

Jill

Specializes in PSYCH NP, ER, ICU, PACU, NAVY NURSE.

Yes I did. I worked fulltime. Lots of others did too. Your personal life will suffer. If you are able to incrementally decrease your time at the job, it will always help.. I changed to part time eventually (22 hrs/week) but only once clinicals began.

Specializes in Psych.
Yes I did. I worked fulltime. Lots of others did too. Your personal life will suffer. If you are able to incrementally decrease your time at the job, it will always help.. I changed to part time eventually (22 hrs/week) but only once clinicals began.

Thanks again for all the information. USA is again looking like it might be a good fit for me because of it. Another quick question. Did you take your 3 P's there as a part of the program? If so was it ok or a real struggle while working full-time? USA told me I cannot take these courses as a nondegree student there so I am considering taking them elsewhere and transferring them in to lighten my load.

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