CSUDH FNP program

[t.victoria18]

Did anyone graduate from this program? how was it?

[toafiq05]

Im considering going to CSUDH this fall, 2014. im curious also.,

[lv2learn]

Hi there, I worked with someone who went through the beginning portion of the program. Apparently, the way they do it is you take core courses then have to petition for the program, where some are accepted and some not. What's sad is she was not chosen and essentially wasted 2 years on the core courses when she could have denoted those efforts to a program that she was fully accepted in! The feedback is also that it's disorganized and the program not very respected in the healthcare community. I asked my ob/gyn NP about the program because she stated that she was a preceptor for a student or students from that program in the past and she discouraged me from the program, only stating that she was "not impressed." It's a real bummer because the program is affordable and in Southern California. I hope this helps!

[toafiq05]

hmmm, thanks lv2learn. i have a long consideration to do then .

[Ms. Informed]

Hi there, I worked with someone who went through the beginning portion of the program. Apparently, the way they do it is you take core courses then have to petition for the program, where some are accepted and some not. What's sad is she was not chosen and essentially wasted 2 years on the core courses when she could have denoted those efforts to a program that she was fully accepted in! The feedback is also that it's disorganized and the program not very respected in the healthcare community. I asked my ob/gyn NP about the program because she stated that she was a preceptor for a student or students from that program in the past and she discouraged me from the program, only stating that she was "not impressed." It's a real bummer because the program is affordable and in Southern California. I hope this helps!

Indeed, the beginning part of the program is probably the most stressful part. Lots of competition with no guarantee of admission. I'm not sure how your friend wasted 2 years considering that the core classes only takes 1 year. On the plus side, EVERY school requires the core classes. I looked into it...just in case. I did end up getting accepted though, and I'm in my second semester. I'm actually learning a lot, but it's annoying having to find your own preceptors. If you have any doubt or hesitation in your mind while applying, I wouldn't even consider it. To be honest, the orientation motivated me a lot. When they said only 15 would get accepted, I was ready to take on that challenge. I think what helped was that I got straight A's during the entire first year. But my friend got a B+ in pharmacology, and she still got accepted, so don't feel discouraged. Anyways, best of luck to everyone!