University of South Carolina Post-master's FNP certificate

[gamecockgurl, MSN, RN]

Hello! I have applied to USC's post master's certificate FNP program (Fall 2014 start) and was wondering if anyone has attended or are in the program (or even just happens to know about the program) because I have a few questions. I emailed them but it seems like they were very vague with their answers or did not know the answers. I am not a APRN so I will be taking the 27 credit hours (people who are a APRN take 18 credit hours). They have a list of all the courses that are to be taken in their program on their website, however it does not tell you how long is the program and what semester the courses are taken. If you happen to know, can you please tell me how long is the program if taken full tlme? Also what classes are taken for each semester? I also wanted to know if we have to find our own preceptors, or if they set you up with one (I live in Columbia, SC). How did you like the program? How was your schedule like for each semester? Thank you soo much!!! I would greatly appreciate if someone can answer these questions!

[afogleman2000]

Let me know if you find out anything because I'm starting in the spring! They did tell me that they expect you to not work during the program even though it is part time. I don't think that is correct myself. I cant afford not to work!

[gamecockgurl, MSN, RN]

Hey! I actually just got accepted a few days ago and start this fall. I found out that it is 2.5 years part time. I wanted to do full time but they said that the courses build on each other so that is why it is that long. It is 6 semester: fall, spring, summer, fall, spring and fall. Not sure how it is set up for spring start. You take either one or two classes per semester (so that is either 3 or 6 credit hours). They emailed me the curriculum since they did not have it on the website. I didn't ask them if I was able to work during the program and just assumed that I can since most of the classes are online and assuming clinicals are probably only 2-3 days a week. Did they tell you anything about how many days during the week are clinicals? That's weird how they told you to not to work! In case if you wanted to see their curriculum, this is it:

All Courses 3 credits unless otherwIse indicated

FIRST FALL SEMESTER

NURS 707- Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses

FIRST SPRING SEMESTER

NURS 702- Pharmacologic Management of Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological Patients Across the Healthcare Delivery Continuum

NURS 708- Conceptual Basis for Family and Community Health Nursing

FIRST SUMMER SEMESTER

NURS 704- Advanced Health Assessment

NURS 718- Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities

SECOND FALL SEMESTER

NURS 705- Acute Problems of Adults/Gerontology and Women's Health In Primary Care

SECOND SPRING SEMESTER

NURS 706- Primary care Nursing of Children

NURS 722- Advanced Practice Nursing. Management of Chronic Diseases in Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological Patients Across the Health Care Continuum

THIRD FALL SEMESTER

NURS 793- Advanced Practice Practicum: Primary Care

TOTAL 27 HOURS

OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL COURSES FOR ACUTE CARE (MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE NURS 793)

NURS 786- Management of Acute Adult/Gerontology Health Problems I

NURS 787- Management of Acute Adult/Gerontology Health Problems II

[afogleman2000]

gamecockgurl, please contact me, I am starting in the spring and would love some advice on classes if you are willing to share!

angelic fogleman kennedy on facebook or [email protected]

[klhmom]

Hey ladies

How long did it take before knowing if you got in the program? I just applied for spring 2015 term

[gamecockgurl, MSN, RN]

Hey klhmom! It took around a month after the application deadline when I found out when I got in the program. Good luck!!! :)

[tony55!]

Gamecockgurl,

Are you in the post-master's certificate program at USC. I want to apply and start this fall. If you are in the program, will you share your experience about the program? Is it 2.5 years full-time? They are having an information session this Tuesday at the school and I thought about driving to Columbia to learn about the program.