I am determined to be psychiatric nurse practitioner and I must do an online program to be able to stay in Arizona. I had applied to UofA and ASU online program. UofA closed their program a few weeks ago, leaving me fearful of only having one program application. ASU is an online program two hours away from me, but for some dumb reason, I feel comforted that it is in my home state and I am familiar with the school (not that everything I know is good =P). I know I need to complete some quickie backup applications, but I feel almost paralyzed. Online psychiatric nursing NP programs are also not at every college of nursing. I figured it out last night that I am terrified to undertake possibly the most important academic program of my life at an unknown online out of state university. I like the support of brick and mortar schools (even though I can say that the UofA was far from supportive..at least I could ride my bike to it and it was very structured and planned out for me =P). I'm terrified to have to create my own clinical experiences. I don't have any bias of online education, except that I have little conception of how it works. I can't afford to pay more than 5K a semester as I might not be able to work. New Mexico University NP program grants instate tuition to AZ residents. I don't know much about the university. I have heard a lot about USA on this board. I can admit that applying to NMSU and USA seems rather wild when I have never step foot in either of the states and never plan on living there. Perhaps I am a product of someone who has never left her homestate (except vacation of course!!) (and no..i am not open to even considering moving at this point).
Any kind words of wisdom?
Anyone have any really bad experiences with online programs?
Thank you so much!
ps. why do some schools demand Liability Insurance upon applying instead of at admission? this is so stressful =(.
I have applied to Jefferson's ANP program as a transfer student to start this Fall. I hope to be accepted but think I have to wait a good while to find out. I will only get 6 hr credt for all have done, but because their program is only over one year instead of two or more, that is an addtional year I may can work and earn NP money rather than be in school. Anyone else apply there or did their advanced practice education work there?
I have learned that brick and morter nursing schools hinder my growth in a big way. In the typical school I am in now, they read word for word their Power Point presentations. I didn't need to go to class for that. I do mean word for word with little if anything that can be regarded as teaching added. You do teach yourself, and they expect you to do so. I did great in my online BSN program. I'd much rather go through this dffcult education without the personalities and politics of a brick and morter nursing school. Stiffles my growth.
Anyone know of other online MSN schools that are savy when it comes to non-traditional students? Barinbass
Specializes in SICU, MICU, Med/Surg, ER, Private Duty.
I am in the FNP program online at USA....also did my undergrad in their Bricks and Mortar school---I am pleased---they are very thorough---and generally keep a 100 percent pass rate on boards.....Good luck.
I'm going soon this fall, do you suggest to take Pharm, with clincal courses.. or just take Pharm by its self..
I have both bricks and mortar degree experience (BS Social Services, ADN) as well as on line (BSN). I recently enrolled in an on line MSN program at Southern University. I was accepted into the Adult Nurse Practitioner program, but the day calsses were to begin, they called to tell me they had shut the program down pending accreditation review. I had to make a fast and difficult choice; either not continue at SU, and start the tedious process of master's acceptance at another university (I had by then, of course, missed cut-off dates at other schools) or switch over to the Nurse Educator MSN. The tracks for both started out with similar courses, and I could take a chance that the ANP program would open back up later, so that's the route I went.
What a rude awakening I had. I was the least experienced RN enrolled in the the first introductory courses (5 years- most others had 10,20 or more), and immediately began to sense a pecking order developing in posting responses from fellow students but especially the professors. I graduated my BSN Magna Cum Laude, and I have always been and A (not A+) student, but I started to get C or even lower grades on assignments, even on BB posting assignments. I was putting in at least 2X as much time and effort as I had in any of my BSN-level course, but my grades sure didn't reflect it. The final straw was when I later discovered that even if they re-instated the ADN program, I would most likely have to complete an additional post-MSN certificate program because I also wanted to practice as a APNP, so I withdrew.
I too had taken comfort in the fact that SU had a campus in West Palm Beach, about 45 min from my home, despite the fact that the MSN courses were only offered online. Now I am stuck, because all Psychiatric/MH NP programs in Florida are either defunct, or have moratoriums on new admissions and/or are on their way out. There are plenty of FNP and Acute Care NP programs available, but for some reason, PNP programs have gone the way of the saber-tooth tiger.
Furthermore, I too also have been privy to several "horror" stories of RN's signing up for online NP programs, only to find out that getting a local practicum is impossible or very costly.
Can anyone tell me why all the psych/mental health NP programs are closing down? Is it a problem of lack of enrollment or getting qualified instructors or accreditation problems? This is very frustrating.
greatgirl123
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i don't get it.. they charge outstate fees for someone that is taking online classes?>!?!