Brandman University DNP

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Has anyone thought about applying to any of the Brandman University DNP programs? It's an adult education university with a really innovative schedule to get you out of school in 2-3 yrs.

Specializes in Emergency Department.

I just talked to Brandman yesterday for the ADN-BSN program. They have applied for CCNE accreditation and will have the site visit in November. The link kacsper provided is just a list of schools that confer a DNP, not a list of accredited schools. From what I understand accreditation is granted when the school graduates the first class if they've met all other requirements.

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Thanks for the info. Let me know how you like it. When do you start? I won't be starting their DNP program until spring 2013. I've still got 3 semesters left of my MSN program. I really prefer to go to University of San Diego, but my work schedule is not flexible, so I'll only be able to do that if we get a work from home option (and that would only be maybe if they let me work odd hours, and I doubt it), or if I change jobs, or job-share so that I can have 2 days off a week for on-campus classes. USD is in my area (I live in San Diego), and I really like the on-campus support. I think it would also be helpful in accessing clinical sites if the college is right in my own community. Hope they pass their accreditation. When do they graduate their first class, or have they already?

Trina

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Specializes in Perinatal and Nursing Informatics.

Hey all,

I was the one who started this discussion a while back. I was accepted to the psych DNP for Spring of 2011 but decided to attend somewhere else that offered cheaper tuition. I am thinking of asking for my spot back at Brandman for spring 2012 because I truly believe that is where I should be. I love cutting edge and innovation and Brandman definitely is both.

Can anyone shed some light on how classes have gone for you thus far? I am hoping it is more than power points that you read or listen to.

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Specializes in M/S, Psych, ART, CM, MT.

anyone starting 2012

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Specializes in Perinatal and Nursing Informatics.

I start spring 2012.

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Specializes in Oncology.
I start spring 2012.

Did you get accepted already? Congrats! I'm currently applying for Spring 2012 :)

Which speciality are you in? I'm applying for Adult Acute Care.

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Specializes in Perinatal and Nursing Informatics.
Did you get accepted already? Congrats! I'm currently applying for Spring 2012 :)

Which speciality are you in? I'm applying for Adult Acute Care.

I will be in the Family Psych track.

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Hi, Trina back visiting again:

Beginning my MSN role option clinical at CSUDH in the coming semester, and will finish in fall, so I'll be ready to start the DNP program at Brandman spring 2013. Still on track. I've been to the open house at USD and would really love to go there, but I would have to leave my job, because I work M-F 5am to 2pm, and USD requires on campus attendance on M & T. So Brandman is my next choice. Anyone currently attending, and have any input postivie or negative? Have they acquired that CCNE accreditation yet?

Thanks, I'll be checking back

Trina

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I spoke with Brandman about two weeks ago and they had their CCNE survey but the results do not come out until April 2012, which is when they get the actual certification. I too plan to enroll for the spring of 2013. Have you taken the GRE yet? Or maybe you don't have to because you will already have the MSN. Do you plan to go full or part-time and what specialty field are you going for?

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Hi LPN2RN

I'm thinking of going with the PMHNP track, but I'd also be interested in doing a double major in PMHNP and FNP if that is a possibility. I will be waiting to hear that they received the CCNE accreditation. Hopefully, I'll see you there.

Trina

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Check the website, I don't think they offer FNP, just specialties.

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Thanks, I will. I had forgotten. When I was looking at them I had my mind made up totally on PMHNP, since I'm currently a BH CM; however, since then I have talked to many people, and from some the consensus is that FNP will make me more marketable as a DNP. I'll be needing to make up my mind during the next semester of the MSN (which is my second to last, and the first of my role option which is Nurse Administration), not an area of practice where I want to culminate my nursing career, with or without the DNP.

Trina

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