I've applied to both of these traditional MSN/FNP programs as I am already a BSN, RN. I just got accepted to Depaul's program. I am having trouble finding a lot of good information on the website, I've left a message with the academic adviser in an attempt to gain more information to make an educated decision.
I had an interview with UIC which I thought went very well, but you never know as they had a lot of people for only 30 or so seats!
I want to know if anyone here attends either of these *traditional* programs and how they like it?
Does anyone attend either of these part time and work full time? (this is what I plan to do but I'm not finding any part time information on Depaul)
I know UIC matches you to a clinical site so you don't go out looking for your own, how are Depaul's clinical sites?
I know UIC has a lot of classes online, but how about Depaul?
I understand that people say UIC is cheaper but I don't see how that is true, based on my calculations since they do per year tuition depending on a range of credit hours, it seems as if UIC will cost around 50K. Currently Depaul is 43k (but im sure the $$/credit hour will increase throughout the years).
UIC has a set tuition/year - will that include any classes taken in the summer semesters as well?
Sorry for the many questions, I've attempted contacting both institutions but they are closed at this hour it seems. And also looking for just some personal insight from anyone who did these programs.
I applied and got accepted to DePaul's Fall 2013 start. I'm trying to wait on DePaul till I hear from UIC so till then I've been trying to decide which program would be a better fit for me. DePaul gives you a generalist master's in 2 years. Then, they require you to work for a year. Then, you can apply for the post-master's position at UIC or DePaul, or other places which generally take about 18 months. So, DePaul's program for an APN takes 4.5 years total, while UIC's program takes 3 years. The advantage with DePaul's is that you make some money for a year and get work experience.
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Wait, what do you mean by you're getting accepted? Did you already hear back?