Columbus State University FNP Spring 2019

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Looks like no thread started for CSU FNP's Spring 2019 semestar. Let's get one running. Anyone else signing up? I submitted my final paperwork today. Do you know if it is a rolling admission process, or they wait until the deadline to start reviewing applications?

Looking into CSU sand saw this old thread. Wondering if any of you are attending and how the program is. Thanks

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Hi Madison, I just finished my second semester (first clinical semester) with CSU. So far, I like the program. It is definitely a self teaching setup but I don't mind it. From my experience, the instructors are typically good at responding pretty quickly to emails. You have to find your own preceptors which can be challenging depending on where you live. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!

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7 hours ago, Jpiittmann97 said:

Hi Madison, I just finished my second semester (first clinical semester) with CSU. So far, I like the program. It is definitely a self teaching setup but I don't mind it. From my experience, the instructors are typically good at responding pretty quickly to emails. You have to find your own preceptors which can be challenging depending on where you live. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!

I was reading through this thread and have a few questions! I am panning on applying to Georgia Southwestern University’s FNP program which is integrated with Columbus! I’m going to call an advisor tomorrow to see if I should apply to both or one! I do have a few questions if you have a moment! How are the tests given? Are there certain times we have to log in to test or to watch classes? Are there group projects or discussion boards? Any words of advice? ?

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19 hours ago, Jesse_An said:

I was reading through this thread and have a few questions! I am panning on applying to Georgia Southwestern University’s FNP program which is integrated with Columbus! I’m going to call an advisor tomorrow to see if I should apply to both or one! I do have a few questions if you have a moment! How are the tests given? Are there certain times we have to log in to test or to watch classes? Are there group projects or discussion boards? Any words of advice? ?

Hi, the tests that I've had so far have been proctored. You can use a website or get a local proctor (like a local college, etc) approved before the test. At CSU the tests seem to be worth a pretty good chunk of your grade. The classes I've taken have given a one day time frame (like Thursday from 9 am-3 pm). I believe there's others in a different class that gives you the whole day to take the test, but only one day. Other than that there are no times set that you have to be logged in. I had one class that I was partnered with one other person for the whole class and all assignments. Discussion boards are definitely part of the assignments. Only advice I have is to find preceptors and decide when you want to start clinicals (go part time or full). I am full time and work part time hours. Also, make sure you're prepared to study as it is a lot of reading to learn the content! Good luck. If you have any other questions let me know!

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Hello everyone,

I am looking into applying for spring '20. Anyone from Texas??? For those of you In the program, how is it going? do you recommend it??

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3 hours ago, Alyssa H said:

Hello everyone,

I am looking into applying for spring '20. Anyone from Texas??? For those of you In the program, how is it going? do you recommend it??

Hey! I'm in Florida, so I can't help you there, but so far I've enjoyed the program. The hardest part is finding a preceptor, but that's with many of the schools. I would recommend the program so far, I'm 2 semesters in and starting my 3rd soon. I haven't had any issues with the school or instructors so far. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. I'll answer the best I can!

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Hi I'm taking the 1st semester right now with health care policy and patho, I need some help about managing the clinical hours, I wonder if anyone has taken it in NJ, if you do pls pls pls pm me, I want to be prepared for the fall semester, I would be really thankful.

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On 7/16/2019 at 2:04 PM, Jpiittmann97 said:

Hi Madison, I just finished my second semester (first clinical semester) with CSU. So far, I like the program. It is definitely a self teaching setup but I don't mind it. From my experience, the instructors are typically good at responding pretty quickly to emails. You have to find your own preceptors which can be challenging depending on where you live. If you have any questions, feel free to ask away!

Hey! I was just accepted into the program and was curious about the general set up of clinical hours compared to didactic. One class and then health assessment first? I wasn’t sure if finding geriatric population Clinical was difficult?

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3 hours ago, Jhap2008 said:

Hey! I was just accepted into the program and was curious about the general set up of clinical hours compared to didactic. One class and then health assessment first? I wasn’t sure if finding geriatric population Clinical was difficult?

Hi! I am currently in the geriatric semester. You are able to use a family practice and only see people 55 and older. I did not find any problems finding a preceptor there, but the pediatric and OB/GYN rotation has been hard (I live in Florida, so we have a lot of elderly and not so many children I guess LOL). I still haven't found a pediatrician. The general setup is having didactic and clinical together. My first semester I only had didactic classes without clinicals and after that the clinicals started. I think it all depends on when you start the program too. So far I have had a positive experience and have 2 semesters after this one. If you have any other questions, I'll try to answer. Good luck and congratulations!!

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54 minutes ago, Jpiittmann97 said:

Hi! I am currently in the geriatric semester. You are able to use a family practice and only see people 55 and older. I did not find any problems finding a preceptor there, but the pediatric and OB/GYN rotation has been hard (I live in Florida, so we have a lot of elderly and not so many children I guess LOL). I still haven't found a pediatrician. The general setup is having didactic and clinical together. My first semester I only had didactic classes without clinicals and after that the clinicals started. I think it all depends on when you start the program too. So far I have had a positive experience and have 2 semesters after this one. If you have any other questions, I'll try to answer. Good luck and congratulations!!

That’s good to know! Geriatric sounded tough to find!!

How do you find the best way to set up your week? Homework every day? Clinical two days a week? I’m looking for all tips I can get! Do you find it self-motivated learning, and tests are tricky? Or pretty black and white?

The FNP market is getting saturated in KS so there is a lot of competition to find clinical sites. I’m trying to set mine up now for 1+ year out. I’m praying I find a peds one too!

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3 minutes ago, Jhap2008 said:

That’s good to know! Geriatric sounded tough to find!!

How do you find the best way to set up your week? Homework every day? Clinical two days a week? I’m looking for all tips I can get! Do you find it self-motivated learning, and tests are tricky? Or pretty black and white?

The FNP market is getting saturated in KS so there is a lot of competition to find clinical sites. I’m trying to set mine up now for 1+ year out. I’m praying I find a peds one too!

I am PRN at work and work Friday/Saturday and do clinicals mon-wed usually. This is a lot, but I get done with clinicals faster and have time to focus solely on the didactic portion with tests after. It all depends on your situation. I don't have kids or other similar responsibilities to worry about. There aren't tons of assignments, but enough to have you doing something throughout the week. I have found the tests are generally straightforward and they give study guides that I highly recommend you use. It is a lot of self-motivated learning and a lot of reading from textbooks/some supplemental stuff they give. Another tip I have is to create a FB page or another way to communicate with students in your cohort. It is so helpful to have them as resources and support!

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On 3/10/2020 at 1:42 PM, Jpiittmann97 said:

I am PRN at work and work Friday/Saturday and do clinicals mon-wed usually. This is a lot, but I get done with clinicals faster and have time to focus solely on the didactic portion with tests after. It all depends on your situation. I don't have kids or other similar responsibilities to worry about. There aren't tons of assignments, but enough to have you doing something throughout the week. I have found the tests are generally straightforward and they give study guides that I highly recommend you use. It is a lot of self-motivated learning and a lot of reading from textbooks/some supplemental stuff they give. Another tip I have is to create a FB page or another way to communicate with students in your cohort. It is so helpful to have them as resources and support!

Awesome!! Thanks for the information. I have a kiddo but he’s older so hopefully that will make it easier. there isn’t a ton of information about CSU on the internet, so it’s tough!

The order of clinical is health assessment, caring for adult, geriatrics in Summer, ob/peds in fall and then practicum, right?

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