American Sentinel University FNP

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Members are discussing their experiences and seeking advice on pursuing a MSN-FNP program with American Sentinel/Post University. Topics include the statistics class requirement, clinical rotations, program structure, and experiences with coursework and clinical placements. Members also share insights on managing the program while working full-time and having family responsibilities.

Hi everyone! Quick post- just wanted to give back to the community...when I was looking into various FNP programs that both fit my budget and had a challenging curriculum, American Sentinel was one of the schools that I looked into. Unfortunately, although I could find decent information regarding their RN-BSN program, there wasn't much about their FNP program.

It took me months of speaking with them, going through the catalog and finally occurring to me to look at the profiles of NPs on LinkedIn that graduated from American Sentinel to make a final decision. So, even though I don't start my first class until February 17th, I thought I'd just throw this out there in case anyone has questions later on as I progress through the program?

Hey this is a great school, a lot of self study but I can imagine it'll probably be the same with every other online school. The most challenging part is getting clinical sites. I'm in my last class and we have to pass a APEA predictor exam, hopefully I pass so I can get done with school. I'm also using BH trust fund, I did not have to pay anything, except my time LOL. Yes you would have to take a semester off because they only cover about 5k a year, granted that's a small price to pay. Best benefit for kp employees, IDK why everyone just doesn't go back to school, it's practically free. Christine how am I gonna pass this last class LOL n599, I was in your class before with Brit. There's no way to study for that APEA 

Specializes in ICU/ER.
ChristineS2004 said:

Yes I will ask her and get back to you.  We were in all the same classes with no breaks up until 20 months and Kaiser paid everything I believe and then she took a 4 month break and came back for her last 8 months.  She finishes in September.  Yes, she used the Ben hudnall program.  There were many times I thought about a break and I just kept pushing myself.  Take it one class at a time.  FYI It been a long time since I went to school too and if I can do it u will too.  Now I am working my first NP job and love it.  R u in CA?  OK write back when I hear from her.  

Yayy thank you I appreciate it! ?? Yes I am IN CA as well (SoCal). Yeah I wanted to know more about the set up for taking breaks and what not! 

Specializes in ICU/ER.
gtrebyari said:

Hey this is a great school, a lot of self study but I can imagine it'll probably be the same with every other online school. The most challenging part is getting clinical sites. I'm in my last class and we have to pass a APEA predictor exam, hopefully I pass so I can get done with school. I'm also using BH trust fund, I did not have to pay anything, except my time LOL. Yes you would have to take a semester off because they only cover about 5k a year, granted that's a small price to pay. Best benefit for kp employees, IDK why everyone just doesn't go back to school, it's practically free. Christine how am I gonna pass this last class LOL n599, I was in your class before with Brit. There's no way to study for that APEA 

Hey! 

OMG yeah that's what I thought too, if I can have Ben Hudnall pay for the entire thing, then I am definitely in! I didn't know it was possible! Can I ask when you took your breaks? Like after how many or which classes? And were you able to use any other KP education dollars whatsoever for all the other stuff in the program that you need to pay for? The advisor was talking about unlimited education dollars or something but I wasn't sure if I understood her on that part because apart from the annual BHMT, I only know of the stipend that we can use while working. But yeah if you can enlighten me as to how your program schedule looked with those breaks just so I can kinda map out what it'll look like for me too, maximizing each dollar I get from BHMT ? TIA! 

Specializes in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.
gtrebyari said:

Hey this is a great school, a lot of self study but I can imagine it'll probably be the same with every other online school. The most challenging part is getting clinical sites. I'm in my last class and we have to pass a APEA predictor exam, hopefully I pass so I can get done with school. I'm also using BH trust fund, I did not have to pay anything, except my time LOL. Yes you would have to take a semester off because they only cover about 5k a year, granted that's a small price to pay. Best benefit for kp employees, IDK why everyone just doesn't go back to school, it's practically free. Christine how am I gonna pass this last class LOL n599, I was in your class before with Brit. There's no way to study for that APEA 

Is this Osa?

Is this OSA?

 

Specializes in Clinic.
gtrebyari said:

Actually your right LOL! I just checked it out it's about 25k, so out of pocket 5k. Actually this is one of the cheaper school that being said it's probably because you would need to find your own clinical sites 

For N589  do you need two different clinical preceptors for pediatric care and women's care? 

Specializes in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

Yes, this rotation has a peds and ob/gyn clinical.  

Specializes in Labor and delivery.

Hello I am looking to start with the 3 P's can anyone give insight on how these classes were and the comprehensive exam? Thanks 

Osamudiamen Edebiri said:

Sounds good. I put my email too

how is Post University Program?

ChristineS2004 said:

Hello Ashley 

This is ChristineS2004.  You are correct  I graduated in 5/2023 from Post/ASU.  I live in CA and yes you are required to take Barkley Pharm Course after graduation for your furnishing license.  The pharm course  at Post does not meet CA requirements  

let me know if you have other questions.

Christine

how was the Barkley Pharm Course ?

Specializes in ICU.

Hello all, I've I'm so glad I've found this forum. I wanted to go to POST but wasn't finding any reviews online. I'm so glad I found you all, and after reading the reviews especially from Christine I'm sold! I'm gonna reach out to my advisor and enroll hopefully in April 2025! I work at KP and are using the Ben Hudnall trust fund. I didn't know about taking a semester off to qualify to have it paid 100%. I wonder if I should contact POST about it. Does any othe socal kp employed know ? Thank you! 

Specializes in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner.

There was a lot of KP students.  In my school group which we talked pretty much every day during school one of the girls was KP employee. Basically you don't need to contact the school because anyone can take any time off at any time most people take off like just a semester I think Brittney took off two semesters and then went back and finished. Yes anytime that you need a break. You can take off the eight weeks for vacation or if it like one girl took off for Christmas or the holidays I did not take any breaks and went completely through along with another person in my group.  This program is easy to do while working.  They have made it even easier with the requirements much less then before when I was still in school.  They have a FB group too.

Specializes in ICU.

Thank you Christine for the insight. I'm so excited now! Wow. Superb! I requested to join the fb groups. Will definitely stay in touch and update my enrollment date 

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