Thoughts Re:Maryville FNP program

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology, OutPatient Infusion.

Hello,

I'm considering applying to Maryville University's FNP program to begin in either the Spring or Summer of 2015. I have read all the feedback posted to Allnurses thus far. Any new information anyone can add? Has the program been "doable"? I work FT, Mon-Fri and I'm a single mom. My BSN was thru the University of Phoenix online program so I am used to online learning. I am also aware of how much time can be involved with this type of learning.

I hope to hear from someone... :-)

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It's doable. I worked prn but FT hrs during the entire program, but mainly on the weekends it was easier that way for me. Mon thru Friday may become difficult when you start clinicals that would be the only issue I can say my other cohorts had. I graduated may and did the adult gerontology.

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology, OutPatient Infusion.

Thank you for your response. My plan was to cut back my work hours once clinicals began. My thought is that there are many papers to write? Are the instructors reasonable and approachable? Do you think the program was extensive enough for you to take the boards with confidence? Any other info you're able to add being that you've recently completed the program? Any tidbit would be appreciated. :-)

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There are definitely many papers, power points, and group work during the first year. The instructors were very accessible and approachable some more leaniant than others. My pharm instructor was great with information dissemination but at times it was overwhelming .pharm and patho and health assessment is where you will start to feel like your really learning and you will see the difficulty. My biggest challenge was the group work and pairing with others with the same work ethic and geographical area because of obvious reasons.sometimes you were able to select your group members and other times you were not. I think it was a good program overall, nothing is without its kinks as we were the first online class but with any program you get out of it what you put in it. I felt like it gave me a good foundation but I would not have taken boards without additional review material. The program goes by so fast it's like so much info to retain, but I took and passed ANCC boards first try after pulling it all together with study material from fitzgerald ( wish I had the material while in the program would have been very helpful).

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Specializes in Hematology/Oncology, OutPatient Infusion.

Congratulations on passing the boards! You have been very helpful. I wish you the best...:-)

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I have been accepted in the PNP program at Maryville. I am having a lot of difficulty with the IT department. Can anyone elaborate on the group work aspect of Maryville's programs? The admissions counselor has been very informative but sometimes it takes days for him to get back with me. You may also email me at [email protected]

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I would like some insight on how intensive the group work is for the nurse practioner classes at Maryville. Does the group work lessen as you continue courses? I was told by an advisor that the group work is mainly only during the first 3 courses but the conference call I did for orientation said 30 to 50% of every course is group work.

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I would like some insight on how intensive the group work is for the nurse practioner classes at Maryville. Does the group work lessen as you continue courses? I was told by an advisor that the group work is mainly only during the first 3 courses but the conference call I did for orientation said 30 to 50% of every course is group work.

There is group work in every course, but it is VERY doable. Just have the commitment to learn and help fellow classmates and you will be fine :)

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