South University FNP MSN program???

sinopa27 · Apr 18, 2014

Thank you bornleader.

ronchelednik · Apr 27, 2014

My wife also started South FNP program 2 weeks ago at the Richmond campus. She went to the campus on Wednesday as a guest speaker to cohort 5 and 6 to share her experience on passing the NCLEXs, she a graduate from cohort 3 from thats University and currently working in ICU. Anyhow 2 days later she sitting in the classroom to the start of cohort 3 MSN FNP program. I think this is a record.

marybella33 · May 12, 2014

Hi everyone, I have read through the comments and I wish I could have had this kind of support when I decided to go to South. I am in the gerontology practicum rotation and I love it. I can't say that it isn't hard, a lot of hours and very little time. I transferred halfway into the program from a state university and so far it was more doable, however out of all the classes the health promotion class was not hard but the instructor was not very fair with grading. I took this class before at the other university and got an A, here I got a B. I work full time and I still think it's doable. I am graduating in march and I am excited. Good luck to everyone in the program and anyone that's ahead of me I would love to hear feedback. Thank you!

HornsRN · May 13, 2014

Interesting thread, I have read nearly the whole thing. It sounds like overwhelmingly positive responses, although the single negative poster points out some pretty stark info that is quite concerning. So to my question:

I was initially considering South and then I learned that it was For Profit. This makes me extremely leery. Perusing the comments, nobody seems to be concerned with this at all. Why? I dont know any more about higher education than anyone else but when you look at PA programs or MD programs, there are nearly no For Profit programs. Why is NP education different? Finally, what impact does graduating from a For Profit school have on employment? Do employers look at an online for profit educated NP grad and say "no thanks"? Do they care? Your educated and honest opinion is highly valued, thanks.

Bornleader-NP-C · May 13, 2014

Personally I feel like most schools are for profit even is this isn't stated bc education is expensive and the price will continue to rise..it's not alarming to me bc local schools where am located are more or about the same as far as price goes..South isn't going to hand you your degree that's for sure you will hv to work for it, passing boards is not going to come easy alot of work goes into these classes and prepping for boards..I'm sure thr are students out thr tht have attended traditional schools tht hvnt passed boards and vice versa

HornsRN · May 13, 2014

I wasn't asking about education quality, that can be good or bed anywhere in any setting. I was more concerned with the perception from employers as there is somewhat of a bias (to varying degrees) when coming from an online program and the potential "for profit" stigma (or not). So my questions is to what degree do these affect you getting a job?

Bornleader-NP-C · May 13, 2014

I think if you make connections during your clinical rotations you should not have a problem getting a job..If they see you are serious and educated and pass boards I don't thk that will matter besides thr are areas tht are hurting for nps, pa, etc.

HornsRN · May 14, 2014

I think if you make connections during your clinical rotations you should not have a problem getting a job..If they see you are serious and educated and pass boards I don't thk that will matter besides thr are areas tht are hurting for nps, pa, etc.

Makes sense as this is usually how the world works (heck its how I got my current job). I have removed South from my list of schools to apply too. I am not willing to risk whatever small chance there is.

ronchelednik · May 19, 2014

Hi everyone, I'm new to allnurses. I am considering applying at South University and am really hoping to talk to a current FNP student about the program ... have had a really hard time finding any info from students and want to be sure I'm making the right decision with this school ... thanks for any info!!

My wife is a current South University campus student at Richmond Virginia. She is an alumni BSN-RN graduate from the same place. I'm her biggest supporter and mentor. She loves the school & their instructors. What kind of questions do you have?

Queenbeenurse · May 26, 2014

So i've just started my journey looking for fnp programs. I live in NYC, I registered for Hunter bc it is meant to be a solid program and last week, I got rejected (sad face indeed). I graduated my bsn last may, passed my boards in july and started working in December.

I work full time in a primary practice, i do a lot of triage, i do kind of function like an np under 2 attendings, though I do not sign off on stuff. I'm working in a great working environment, cohesive for np training. I'm also broke beyond, half of my salary pays my bsn loans. I need to do this np degree as fast and as humane as possible. I have a 3.3 gpa and I guess i would say that one of my strengths are that I am originally an English major and i actually enjoy writing papers. Can someone please advise? I am a wife, a mom of two kids, I work full time. Do you think USI i a good option for me? Any advice, support, words of wisdom and thought will be greatly appreciated!

lhflanurseNP, APRN · May 26, 2014

Queenbeenurse, I think you posted this in the wrong place? USI????? This is for South University.

Queenbeenurse · May 27, 2014

Thanks for responding! Good grief, i meant South Uni. My mistake. Can you help? I've perused through some of this thread, im not convinced either way. I'm not a strong test taker, im a strong paper writer. How do you think that will help me? have you already graduated?