Duke Vs. Georgetown FNP?

PNW~NP · Jul 15, 2015

I will be attending Georgetown this fall, but I looked at Duke as well. Both are well respected programs. Duke has many more campus visits- one or two per semester, while Georgetown only requires two campus visits. Dukes program is longer ( a year longer for their part time program I believe). Cost per credit is higher at Georgetown, but with so many required campus visits it would have been more expensive for me. You can't go wrong with either program.

Good luck with your decision!

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NB741 · Jul 15, 2015

I'm leaning towards Georgetown for the same reasons - fewer campus visits and shorter program length. However, Duke finds preceptors for you whereas it's not guaranteed at Georgetown. That's the one headache I don't want to deal with. Sigh. It's so hard to decide.

PNW~NP · Jul 16, 2015

I'm leaning towards Georgetown for the same reasons - fewer campus visits and shorter program length. However, Duke finds preceptors for you whereas it's not guaranteed at Georgetown. That's the one headache I don't want to deal with. Sigh. It's so hard to decide.

I agree, the the fact that Duke finds preceptors is a huge factor to consider. It makes me nervous too, but from what I've heard Georgetown has gotten considerably better at placing students. They give the disclaimer up front that there is a chance you may not get placed, but I would guess that only a small number of students have to delay their program. Definitely a tough decision!

Hope to see you this fall! ðŸ˜‰

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NB741 · Jul 20, 2015

Georgetown wins! Classes registered. See you soon!

PNW~NP · Jul 20, 2015

Georgetown wins! Classes registered. See you soon!

Yay! I am all registered as well and feeling super nervous!

See you soon ðŸ˜Š

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OBigdog26, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 20, 2015

I looked into Georgetown, but opted to go to Duke. Both are good programs. Starting this fall part-time and it's going to be a long 3 years!

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davesbride · Jul 30, 2015

Congratulations to all of you! I looked at both programs and honestly was leaning more to Duke but due to the longer length and the travel I went with GU. I am currently at GU in my 5th semester and I do not regret my decision. It is a great program. It is very rigorous but everyone is so helpful and awesome. GU has found all of my preceptors except 1 and that was only because I already had that 1 lined up. I am looking at Duke for my DNP though! :)

PNW~NP · Jul 30, 2015

Congratulations to all of you! I looked at both programs and honestly was leaning more to Duke but due to the longer length and the travel I went with GU. I am currently at GU in my 5th semester and I do not regret my decision. It is a great program. It is very rigorous but everyone is so helpful and awesome. GU has found all of my preceptors except 1 and that was only because I already had that 1 lined up. I am looking at Duke for my DNP though! :)

Thank you, Davesbride! So glad to hear you are happy with the program. Congrats on being so close to the finish line!!!

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NB741 · Jul 30, 2015

I think we can't go wrong with either or! I would probably go with Duke if I don't have plans to move out of NC. The frequent on-site seminars are too costly. Anyways, I'm excited! Good luck everyone!

FNPDUKE · Jul 31, 2015

Hi! I know that you already registered, but I go to Duke. In fact, I will be graduating in just a few days :)

If you have any questions, pls feel free to private message me!

good luck!!

OBigdog26, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 31, 2015

Hi! I know that you already registered, but I go to Duke. In fact, I will be graduating in just a few days :)
If you have any questions, pls feel free to private message me!
good luck!!

Did Duke set you up with clinical placements?

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