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?

Specializes in Mother Baby.

@StephaniefutureNP
 

Hello . 

Also interested in FNP 

is [MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME] your advisor ? I ve left a messg for her to call me back . I did speak with someone else just now for some answers . She told me that we have to take 3ps exam . That one must pass with 67% and above. If fail then has to take a diagnostic prep course and then repeat the test . Have you taken this ? Wondering if it's hard. . I've never heard of any other school doing this . She said it's 1 exam for 3 courses . I would be getting 20% off tuition so that's the reason I'm interested. I was told all classes are 8 weeks . Do you feel that's too much or manageable ? Surprised because most schools are 8 weeks and then later the rest of courses are 16 weeks . I've been trying since last week and finally when I got a text yesterday from her then she didn't reply and I also emailed . So I hope today calls me back .im also skeptical because I've never heard of this school . I only found about it because listed as an educational partner with the nurses organization I'm with . 

Specializes in ICU.

I'm in my second class, it's pretty standard for 8 week courses in an accelerated program. That's how I got my BSN. And yes yes this school does it different, they do the 3ps first then the 3 p exam. If you pass, then you're able to enroll into the actual NP Program. It's a way to weed out the weak, I think because they offer such big discounts. 

Specializes in Mother Baby.

@StephaniefutureNP

Thank you for your reply . You have no idea how happy I am to get info on this school from another student . Yes when she told me 8 weeks I was like wow then this is accelerated . I asked her the percentage of students passing 3p exam on first try for she said she didn't know . I do get a 20% off with my organization which brings it down to 25k . It isn't bad really I feel it's cheaper than other schools but would like it cheaper LOL . I was very surprised that I don't need to do an essay or recommendation letters . She said that with certain GPA's more documentation is needed . She said that there are internal scholarships as well . I plan to apply for external but difficult to get for Grad.  
 

which one was your first class and how was it ? Which is second class currently ? Sorry all these questions I'm just so nervous about grad school and also because I want to make sure I'm making correct decision . I don't live in CT . I really didn't want na out of state school because then I think about how I will have to travel for graduation but that's a one time event I know . But then it's a burden in a way for my immediate family  to also travel to graduation . 

Specializes in ICU.

Hey, yeah I know I was the same, skeptical. 
I started with Patho, I'm in pharm, and next is physical assessment. With any accelerated online program, you get out what you put in. So you really have to be all in, for me so far pharmacology is tough, but I'm half way through it, just take it one day a time. I know some people take the 3 ps in different order.  Good luck! Hope it goes smooth with you. 

Specializes in Mother Baby.

@StephaniefutureNP

Thank you 😊 and good luck to you . That's great you will be done with 3 classes soon !!

Glad to see this thread active again! I graduated in September 2022, took the ANCC exam 2 weeks later & passed 🙂 Starting the  Clinical DNP this Fall at Yale!

Specializes in Mother Baby.

@DermNP2Be

Congrats to you ! Sounds amazing ! How did you like Post overall ? How was the 3p exam ? I'm still skeptical of this school . It's hard because I barely found about it . Also found out it's all pre recorded and no live classes which I don't know how I feel about that . I'm out of state  as well and wanted in state . However , interested because if discount . Do they have the the clinical DNP as well ? 
 

what I'm liking is the price . I was told around 25k with my 20% off discount . I'm a Member of an organization . I like that it's 2 years. 

The other school which is in my state is online but I have to attend in person once a week for health assessment which isn't bad . However it's about 45-60 mins away depending on traffic time and where will be traffic because it's in the evening . That will be for 4 mths. I get anxiety driving on expressway at night . Especially in Winter I hate it . It's $5k more than Post .  So it's like I'm stuck now on what to do.  They have both synchronous and asynchronous class . I noticed that they require about 100 plus clinical hours more than Post . I don't know if it's a good or bad thing. I've also heard that sometimes it's hard to find preceptors when they find out one is attending all online . I don't know if it's true or not . It's. A big decision and I'm just feeling so stressed that I don't want to make wrong decision. Thanks . Any feedback is appreciated ! 

Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

Hello everyone considering signing up to start within the September 2025 school year to do MSN to FNP I'm based in FL. How was the classes? Managing a FT Role as an RN along with 3 young children I am nervous regrading my CLINICALS. Any advice ? Please also any books/ resources I can use I am nervous they said I have to take an APEA Exam And just don't know what to expect and if it will be manageable. I like they have 1 class at a time just curious on how to do it. 

Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

@ChristineS2004 Hello I saw your post regarding the school Post university . I just got accepted into the program but very hesitate if you can please share some tips and thoughts . On the program it will be a blessing I am suppose to start this month. I want to see if they give me all the resources I need along with the  work to maintain a single mom and working FT RN. My email is [email protected]  if you can send me any information or I have a fb page if easier please really want to be successful 

Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

@StephaniefutureNP @SunshinePMHNP2026 hey I am looking to start this month. How do you like the programs? The assignments manageable with being able to work FT? I am hesitate if they will provide me all the resources I need to graduate etc. I have to keep working FT and being a single mom of 3. Youngest just turned 1 so I know I will be very busy trying balance everything. But I prefer 1 class at a time. Only thing I am worried about is my clinicals due to being accepted for the MSN to FNP. Was wondering if I she just find a school and do my innocent first but for the amount of money that it would take for me to do my MS and I'm not as well just do them combined. If you can share any information with me as far as Resources / books things like that to help you do the classes in the assignment I would greatly appreciated. I have a Facebook page if it's easier for us to connect and then I can also provide my email address. I'm just very nervous on if I should do the school or look at another school thank you all - email is [email protected]

Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

@DermNP2Be How did you like the program ? Was it easy to maintain the balance of home work life. I am very anxious if the school provide everything I need to be successful. And also want books/ websites etc did you use . I am suppose to start this month just for accepted 2 days ago. For the MSN to FNP program just curious on your thoughts? Thank you much 

Specializes in Critical Care.

I started this program and dropped when I became pregnant. I worked part time and had 1 other 5 year old. I dropped bc my little one demands my attention. Unless you have a strong support system like baby sitter and your job is lenient on schedule, you should not do it. There is no way you can work full time and have a 1 year old and do this program happily. You may be able to do it but the quality of you education won't be as good and you will be very very stressed out. I believed I could wait a few years until my youngest started school so that I can restart. This is my honest opinion based on my own experience. My coworker is older, has adult children and she had to work part time to be able to do the program. On top of that our job is very lenient. 

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