Advice from University of South AL FNP Grads

[mmgRN]

Hello NP's,

I am looking for advice from USA FNP graduates. I am considering the program and have been discouraged by former students reports about the program. The pass rate for exams was most recently 97% so that is awesome, but I haven't spoke with anyone who really had high remarks about the program. Only stories of there being high expectations, sink or swim, no support kind of culture.

I'd call myself an above average student. I graduated with honors from my (traditional) ADN program, a program that half of my classmates had dropped out due to failing grades. I completed a BSN program that only utilized power points and reading texts to convey material and while it is not my first choice for learning, I managed to also graduate with honors.

I'm not looking for something to be hand fed to me, but I do really want to learn as much as possible! And that is not best accomplished on your own without any instruction, so I am looking for a program that professors are active and supportive.

I'm also worried about the reports of USA changing graduation requirements and also courses only being taught once a year. Obviously these both could make completing the program on time an issue.

I also have an opportunity to attend the University of Cincinnati's online FNP program. I have heard many great things about this program, but it is more expensive and they don't have as good a pass rate for exams.

I am just wanting to hear your overall pros/cons of the USA's program and any wisdom you can offer in hindsight.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

Thank you,

MAM