Anyone accepted into USC (southern california) FNP program?

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Hi! I got the call I was accepted in to USC's FNP program. I will be starting Fall 2017. Just wanted to reach out to anyone who is currently in the program or got accepted as well :cat:

I will look into it as I am not committed to Usc yet. Do you work during the program and did they make you find your own preceptor? L

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I work, although I had to cut down from 72 to 60 hours a pay period. I'm struggling a bit to keep ahead and get the grades I want, it's a lot even though it's "part-time", I spend all of my time away from work studying. I might cut another day when clinicals come around. I found my own preceptor (I kind of live in the middle of nowhere) but they seem to have a placement team that works to place you if you can't find one. Lots of my classmates are depending on them to find preceptors. USC has contracts for their PT program at my hospital, so that made it slightly easier to get the ball rolling, now I'm just hoping they can work it out before I start doing clinicals in August.

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Thanks for all the feedback. I was on the fence about going from full time to part time but your experience has definitely validated my decision to switch to part time because I need to work! But, also need the time to really focus and excel in each class as best as I can. Versus stressing over taking 4 classes. I appreciate the insight! So no breaks though? like how many days between semesters do you have usually?

Also want ant to hear how you adjusted to the technology? I attended the orientation yesterday and I felt a but awkward but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Also so glad to hear the professors are good!

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The technology is fine. I like it a lot better than when I was at Kent State (I finished my BSN online through their program). You get about 2.5-3 hours of lecture a week per class, the synchronous (live) sessions are for going over the concepts in the module you've just completed. The nice thing is that you get to watch the videos as many times as you like (I highly recommend grabbing the transcripts off of the videos--lots of students use them as study guides). There's weekly homework. I also recommend working a bit ahead if you can, as it's easy to fall behind. I have a week between spring and summer, no time off between summer and fall, and about 3 weeks around Christmas, but they seem to front-load the courses, which I didn't realize, so I kind of started off behind a little. Be sure to leave enough time before your patho course to do the pre-course work because it's an actual module that is included on the first exam, which is 2 weeks after the course starts (!!!!). If you want more info, feel free to message me :)

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USC places students in clinicals; you don't have to go around time searching for your own clinical hours (as I know other universities require you to do, and is a shame. If a school will charge a lot for tuition, they should place at clinical settings).

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Does anyone think the tuition is outrageously expensive, especially considering the program is not even accredited? I would love to attend this program, but I'm having a difficult time justifying the cost. Any thoughts?

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Does anyone think the tuition is outrageously expensive, especially considering the program is not even accredited? I would love to attend this program, but I'm having a difficult time justifying the cost. Any thoughts?[/quote

I took this off their website; so it looks like they're accredited by one organization but another one is pending. I don't know the difference between WASC and CCNE.

Nursing@USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and pursuing initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). ... Request information to learn more about Nursing@USC.

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Sorry, this is a duplicate response

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Does anyone think the tuition is outrageously expensive, especially considering the program is not even accredited? I would love to attend this program, but I'm having a difficult time justifying the cost. Any thoughts?

Nursing@USC is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and pursuing initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). ... Request information to learn more about Nursing@USC.

Yes very expensive indeed.

Sorry for this duplicate response.

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Hello Everyone- I am considering the USC online program and am still not he fence- mainly due to MONEY and lack of accreditation. I am SURE USC will eventually become accredited- but wanted to see how you current online FNP students are enjoying the program. Do you feel you are getting the support and education needed for a successful FNP? I know they are a fairly new program... Any advice for someone about to apply? Thank you!

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I am considering this school online FNP program but hesitating due to the cost, I was told that I can apply for schoolarship once I get accepted, if you are taking online and have schoolarship, would you please share? I am wondering how generous their schoolarship is. Thank you in advance.

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