Any Ball State Univ FNP/ANP students

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Specializes in OR, ICU, Home Health.

I would like to have any and all helpful information from current or previous students of Ball State University in the FNP or ANP program.

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I woud like to hear from current and former students as well. I'm starting in the fall and wanted to know what to expect and what others thought of the program.

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Specializes in OR, ICU, Home Health.

So how long after you applied did you hear back that you were accepted into the program?

Did you apply early like in Jan or Feb or did you just recently apply and found out you were accepted?

I applied in June and was told it probably would not be August 2008 when I would be able to start, possibly Jan 2009.

Thanks

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Hi,

I applied in February and just heard that I was accepted a couple of weeks ago.

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.

Hi there! I am going to Ball State and I just completed my first semester of the FNP program. My first two classes were nursing theory and nursing information and technology. This fall I have research and data analysis. Congrats on starting the program soon to both of you! Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

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I, too, am thinking of taking the FNP program at BSU online. What are your thoughts on the program so far?

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Specializes in orthopedics.

I also recently applied to BSU. I was told I would hear something Oct/Nov time frame if I can start Jan 2009. I know some schools online students pay in-state tuition. Does anyone know if this is the case for BSU? Also any thoughts on how current students are liking the program would be helpful. Thanks!

Robin

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Hi there! I am going to Ball State and I just completed my first semester of the FNP program. My first two classes were nursing theory and nursing information and technology. This fall I have research and data analysis. Congrats on starting the program soon to both of you! Feel free to message me if you have any specific questions.

Hi to incublissRN- how do you find the BSU program? Challanging or easy. How is the work load. Do you feel that it is structured well and comprehensive? Much appreciated- howlyn12

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.
I also recently applied to BSU. I was told I would hear something Oct/Nov time frame if I can start Jan 2009. I know some schools online students pay in-state tuition. Does anyone know if this is the case for BSU? Also any thoughts on how current students are liking the program would be helpful. Thanks!

Robin

From my information it looks like they charge out of state tuition. In-State is $246 per credit hour and Out-of-State is $428 per credit hour. You could call the online and distance education department to double check.

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.
I, too, am thinking of taking the FNP program at BSU online. What are your thoughts on the program so far?

I thought my first semester was easy. My first clinical is this spring. You find your own sites and arrange agency and preceptor agreements. I'm nervous about this part! However, when I interviewed before I was accepted they discussed sites that would be suitable for each clinical. I'll let you know how it goes. I like online education because it's structured and I work 3 12 hour night shifts so it suits my lifestyle.

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Specializes in CVICU, PACU, OR.
Hi to incublissRN- how do you find the BSU program? Challanging or easy. How is the work load. Do you feel that it is structured well and comprehensive? Much appreciated- howlyn12

I thought my first semester was easy. I work 3 12 hour night shifts and my first semester I had 5 credit hours. The rest of the semesters will be 6 credit hours. It will take me 3 years to complete. The workload this past semester was definitely doable. I liked it because it was structured and it fit my lifestyle. It will be interesting to see how the difficulty increases! I am hoping to work full time for as long as possible.

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Hi, I am in the process of applying for the FNP long distance program at BSU. I was told that there is a long wait! I was really hoping to get in this fall of 2009, but it seems like it may be longer. Does anyone know about how long it takes to get accepted?

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