Gonzaga vs WSU vs OHSU

WAheartnurse · Sep 22, 2013

I would be very interested in hearing about these programs too, especially Gonzaga. Looking into Gonzaga- is it all done in one year (BSN-FNP)? It looked like you could do fall, spring, then summer and be done but that seems too fast. Also, it looks like you have way less clinical time then other programs and that worries me.

SlyFoxRN, BSN, RN · Sep 26, 2013

OHSU has a wonderful reputation.

Junebug0710 · Sep 27, 2013

I'm leaning towards Gonzaga. In fact I dont think I'll apply to the other two. I have met two people who used to be professors for the OHSU program and while it has a great reputation and great rankings, they have said (along with people I work with) that due to some changes in program structure the last few years have been really disorganized. They also don't allow you to go part time and unfortunately I will have to work throughout any program I choose. WSU is a DNP only program which I am not convinced I want to commit to right now, as well as requiring a graduate level statistics course to be able to apply. The more I research Gonzaga the more I am drawn to it. But ultimately I think with any program you get out what you put in so I'm sure any of these schools would be great!

Junebug0710 · Sep 27, 2013

Oh and Gonzaga is not done in one year. The progression is 2-3 years based on how many classes you take at a time. The clinical time listed is 360 hours but this does not include the 16 days you spend on campus in labs and simulation.

WAheartnurse · Sep 27, 2013

Are you talking about Gonzaga's RN-NP program or BSN-NP program? I already have my BSN so I thought that was 3 semesters (full-time)?

I am pretty sure I will be applying for the Spring start BSN- Family NP program but that means I need to hurry and get my application in. And I need to take the pre-test (the GRE or the MAT test).

Junebug0710 · Sep 29, 2013

I have a bsn so I'm looking at just the msn portion. I emailed an admissions advisor for a sample progression plan, ill let you know when she responds. Also I checked more into the precepted hours and its a little confusing. It says "2-4" credits for each clinical course and then says 60 v 120 v 240 hours. So depending on this range it would be anywhere from 360-720 clinical hours. But, you would have to take 4 credits from each clinical course to have the full 44 credits needed to graduate. Can anyone explain this?

ruralwirn · Sep 30, 2013

I am currently over halfway through the MSN nurse educator track at Gonzaga and I HATE it. The instruction is mostly non-existent and I feel like I am paying $800 a credit for something that could easily be accomplished with the right books and a discussion forum like this one. I had one good class with an instructor who actually took the time to teach, but most of them just submit grades and comment on your assignments if you're lucky. I am planning to finish it out just because of the difficulty of transferring credits and the time I've put in so far, but I can't recommend Gonzaga at all.

RNURO · Oct 2, 2013

I spoke with someone today who is currently in the Gonzaga program. She was with her preceptor who also attended Gonzaga. She told me there are 600 clinical hours required and four immersions, two days each. Overall she really likes the program, she said its intense and recommends only working PT or not at all.