Simmons College FNP March 2014 cohort

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I just found out today I was accepted into the full time March 2014 cohort. I wanted to see if anyone else on Allnurses would be attending Simmons in March...or any other cohort feel free to post...with me! I also joined the facebook page as well. Looking forward to this new adventure next year!

Specializes in Hematology/Oncology, OutPatient Infusion.

Hi Tasha

Are you still happy with Simmons? I want to apply but honestly the cost is scaring me. I do like the live webinar situations. Am I correct in thinking there is not as much busy work and posting as found in other programs- because of the webinars? Regarding the papers- roughly how frequently is something due and what is the typical length required? I'm also a bit leary of having 2 classes at time because of the papers that need to be written.I'm a single mom and work M-F FT. My time is precious already.:-) My BSN was online so I am very familiar with how time consuming postings and papers can be.

I hope to hear back from you or anyone else :-)

Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.
Hi Tasha

Are you still happy with Simmons? I want to apply but honestly the cost is scaring me. I do like the live webinar situations. Am I correct in thinking there is not as much busy work and posting as found in other programs- because of the webinars? Regarding the papers- roughly how frequently is something due and what is the typical length required? I'm also a bit leary of having 2 classes at time because of the papers that need to be written.I'm a single mom and work M-F FT. My time is precious already.:-) My BSN was online so I am very familiar with how time consuming postings and papers can be.

I hope to hear back from you or anyone else :-)

Sorry just seeing this post. I've been super busy with work/school/family so I rarely get a chance to get on allnurses anymore. Yes I am still happy. and it is expensive, however, I feel like the money put into it is giving me an excellent education and the fact I do not have to hunt my own preceptors down (as I've seen sooooo many MSN/NP students doing on FB even) is well worth the money to me. My pay here in FL will almost double upon graduation...if it was only going to go up 10-20K it might not be worth it but for me it is. I work M-F FT too, I've been taking all evening and/or weekend classes thus far has worked. When clinicals start there is no way I can work FT M-F, I will have to find a 3X12hr job or work part time to get my clinical hours in. I am PT at school now so I don't have to worry about that until July of next year. I'm 1/2 way through term 3 and still doing good with work school. I do not have a lot of extra time for anything else but i'm okay with that.

Papers have been anywhere from 3-10 pages but not due every week. There are a few classes that have discussion postings but they are fairly short and to the point (these started mostly in term 3 for me), then their are pre-recorded videos to review weekly for each class (it's like a Youtube video with power points attached is the best way i can describe it), and some of them are interactive where you will have to type an answer in during the video and submit your response. There are quizzes and tests in some classes and not in others. (Patho, Pharm and Research have had quizzes/tests) while others you work the entire term to turn in a final paper as your "final". There are three research classes (research, scholarly inquiry 1 and scholarly inquiry 2) with group work but I haven't had any problems with my group as we got to "pick" each other so I work with two girls I've had continuous classes with thus far. Hope that helps

Specializes in Geriatrics/family medicine.

Congrats to those who got in. I got declined

Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.
Congrats to those who got in. I got declined

Sorry to hear that Adventure. good luck with your other applications, I'm sure something will work out for you! =)

Specializes in Geriatrics/family medicine.
Sorry to hear that Adventure. good luck with your other applications, I'm sure something will work out for you! =)

thanks Tasha I got into South Unversity

Specializes in Critical Care.

Hi,

I'm applying for the May 2015 cohort. Can anyone tell me what books are required for patho and research?

Many thanks!!

Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

When you register for your classes a link will pop up telling you what books you will need. I'm finishing my 3rd term this week, so I'm not sure if they have changed books yet or not. I want to say Clinical Pathophysiology by Porth is what we used, and for research you WILL want to buy the research text as you will use it for Research, Scholarly Inquiry and Scholarly Inquiry-2....yes three research classes...ick, but learned a lot! I just finished SI2 this week =).

Specializes in Critical Care.

Awesome! Thank you so much Tasha! I forgot to ask you about the pharmacology book as well. And I agree about the 3 research classes, but alas!

PS., your NUMEROUS posts have been incredibly helpful.. thank you!

Specializes in Home Health, Podiatry, Neurology, Case Mgmt.

The Pharm book you can access online for FREE through the library but if you prefer a hard copy for yourself I'd buy from Amazon. It's by Katsung and called Clinical Pharmacology. I think they were still using the 12th edition even though the 13th edition was out.

Specializes in Critical Care.

Awesome.. Thanks a ton Tasha!

Are you in the FNP program deepbluefive, BSN, RN?

I want to know how the program is.

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