Drexel online FNP fall 2020

idani, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Apr 5, 2020

33 minutes ago, botanista said:
Oh WOW!!, same NYC situation! ?
The woman who interviewed me at Duke said we most often have to find our own clinicals, which was making me lean more toward Drexel given the proximity/potential for more relationships in NJ. Did you hear differently regarding Duke? That would definitely be a game changer if Duke has clinical placements nearby or provides some assistance.
The frequency of campus visits (Nora said six?) to Duke are also a bit of a deterrent, it would be much easier to get to Drexel and I think it's only two visits. I also applied to the FNP program at Pace but haven't heard yet. I figure that would be the easiest option.
Ultimately, I wonder how much impact the reputation of the school has on your career afterward? I've heard it doesn't really matter, but Duke certainly stands apart.

Hey the professor who interviewed me says Duke finds your clinicals for you, besides my coworker just completed her MSN-DNP program at Duke last year and they found all of her clinicals for her. Did you get accepted to Duke? I definitely agree it would be a shorter commute to Drexel. Which program do you want to go to?

botanista, MSN · Apr 5, 2020

2 hours ago, idani said:
Hey the professor who interviewed me says Duke finds your clinicals for you, besides my coworker just completed her MSN-DNP program at Duke last year and they found all of her clinicals for her. Did you get accepted to Duke? I definitely agree it would be a shorter commute to Drexel. Which program do you want to go to?

Oh WOW!, that's great news! Especially hearing about your coworker's experience. I was accepted to Duke (just saw you were, too, CONGRATS!!) and definitely prefer their program. I'd be doing the post-grad certificate program, I have an non-APRN MSN. I think I'll wait for the gap analysis to make my final decision, but probably choose Duke in the end. Keep me posted!

pediicunurse · Apr 16, 2020

Hi guys!!

I'm looking into acute pedi np at drexel... can any of you give me any insight into the school and how the programs online are faculty etc ?? What about clinical placements? id love to know more about the school, education quality and how they treat their students! Thanks!!

RNbannanie · Apr 30, 2020

@TravelNurse110 I won't lie that finding your own preceptors is tough, but this is becoming pretty standard. Even schools that say they assist with finding preceptors aren't exactly seeking out quality experiences. For example, a very well known school by me places their students, but they can never find enough preceptors. So right now 2 students share the same preceptor for only a half-day once a week in an adolescent only clinic. SO they aren't even getting their newborn exams and young child wellness checks. Start making a list of all your colleagues who are now NPs and physicians you know personally. Start early and be persistent! Make a portfolio with your resume, background, and bio with a pic to hand out at practices. Join every professional association chapter that is local to you and use their boards to reach out for preceptors! It is true that the courses are sequential and offered once a year so you will have to sit out if you can't find a preceptor but that hasn't happened to anyone in my class.

RNbannanie · Apr 30, 2020

I'm happy to answer any questions about Drexel's program, just PM me :). Since there is a lot of Duke talk on hear, I live minutes from Duke and UNC and still chose Drexel. Mostly because I've had friends in both their programs (which are excellent) and knew the preceptor factor wouldn't necessarily be better at either of them. Drexel allowed me to get both my Acute and Primary NP together and with their schools, I'd have to get either/or and then a post-masters certificate in the other. Finding preceptors is tough, but doable. A friend of mine in Duke's adult acute care had to find his own preceptors and is now going all the way to Baltimore for them (from NC), which he had to set up because they don't necessarily place students.

pediicunurse · May 1, 2020

5 hours ago, RNbannanie said:
I'm happy to answer any questions about Drexel's program, just PM me :). Since there is a lot of Duke talk on hear, I live minutes from Duke and UNC and still chose Drexel. Mostly because I've had friends in both their programs (which are excellent) and knew the preceptor factor wouldn't necessarily be better at either of them. Drexel allowed me to get both my Acute and Primary NP together and with their schools, I'd have to get either/or and then a post-masters certificate in the other. Finding preceptors is tough, but doable. A friend of mine in Duke's adult acute care had to find his own preceptors and is now going all the way to Baltimore for them (from NC), which he had to set up because they don't necessarily place students.

Awesome! Yes so I don't think the website lets me private message yet :/ any other ideas? I appreciate the time!!

botanista, MSN · May 1, 2020

This was very helpful, thank you @RNbannanie!