Chamberlain College Of Nursing- FNP program

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I am researching online MSN programs and have narrowed it down to 2-3 and I was wandering if anyone has gone through the Chamberlain College online program for FNP. If so any advice would be helpful. Did you like the program? If not Why? Would you recommend an online program for a MSN?

Hey Everyone,

Just reading all your posts. I am currently at Chamberlain FNP, in my third session. I am doubling with Healthcare Policy and Informatics. Hope this is a good combo. Just getting nervous with finding practicums. I am beginning to make a list of possible placements. Did anyone have problems finding practicums, and if so was the coordinator helpful?

I will be staring in Oct. I had to have a preapproved site prior to being excepted. No the Coordinator was not helpful. You are really on your own and if you don't have contacts or are new to an area it is difficult.

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I am in my first practicum course, it was challenging finding a preceptor. The Coordinators are very busy, supposedly they are improving the process. My best advice, lock a preceptor in as soon as possible. Those that take students commonly book quickly. Good luck.

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I am in the process of searching for a preceptor now, I should be starting my clinical rotations in May. What was the best way you found for obtaining a preceptor, so far I have struck out. I would like to have a site a preceptor secured by Christmas. Thanks!

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Hi,

I am thinking of applying to the CCN FNP program and I see you are in practicums now. I was wondering if you could tell me if you had any knowledge of board pass rate and job placement? Thanks!

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Hi every one

i am starting FNP program this feb or may. I saw in few post for 2015 that you were talking about a good advisor. Would you please give me some info please?

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Hi how do you like the program. Is that ok if I email you please?

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Thank you for sharing!:) do you know if I would be able to go into DNP if I go for my MSN-FNP through them? (Transfer credits?) I'm trying to find a school that has DNP program so that I can continue my education after MSN

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sherri12,

I am about to start the program and have a few questions. Did you have to go to campus the last course to do a intense review for the exam or was it all on-line? Do they provide you with the Amelie Hollier's book or do you have to purchase your own. I have been looking purchasing some review books but didn't want to if they provide them throughout the course. Also did you have to take any proctored exams throughout the course.

Thanks for the info!

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I am at that school, don't even think about it! They will not help with clinical preceptor. I am basically stock with a huge student loan and without degree. That college do not care but money from you.(:

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sherri12,

I am about to start the program and have a few questions. Did you have to go to campus the last course to do a intense review for the exam or was it all on-line? Do they provide you with the Amelie Hollier's book or do you have to purchase your own. I have been looking purchasing some review books but didn't want to if they provide them throughout the course. Also did you have to take any proctored exams throughout the course.

Thanks for the info!

To answer your questions:

1. You now have to go to Illinois twice: once in week 7 of your Advanced Physical Assessment course. You must pass your in-person skills exam or you cannot start your clinicals. The 2nd visit is for a live review (not sure who the presenter is as this was a brand new change in January) before you sit for boards. Both visits to Illinois are held at the Q-Center. If you do not attend the live review, you have to write an 80 page research paper.

2. They don't provide any books, per se. However the Leik review is an assigned text book when you reach the FNP-track courses.

3. They just implemented a proctored exam system which started in March. You use the Respondus lock-down browser, which prevents you from using any other applications on your computer while you take the exam. They also now require you to be on camera with audio enabled during any quiz or exam.

I am actually in the process of transferring schools. While I had a great experience with my RN-to-BSN program at this school, there's been so much negative change since I started the FNP program in July. The final straw for me was when they blindly implemented a new databank for quiz questions but didn't thorough vet it and it cause everyone to fail the mid-term exam because only a handful of questions on the exam were in the materials they gave us to study. They "miraculously" waited to make an adjustment in Week 6, when it was past the date to receive a refund for the class. I am highly disappointed with this type of money-making tactic. I feel like I wasted a significant amount of time and money by starting this program. I am now awaiting transfer to another school. I would highly advise attending elsewhere.

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Hello ImcollierRn

I am currently enrolled in FNP program and i just finished that class and it was probably one of the hardest classes!. My friend just graduated from this school and she said it was not bad at all. Most instructors are helpful you might have one or two that are strict on grading especially APA style. Let me know if any more questions!

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