FNP Monmouth University

[Felicity80, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN]

I have been accepted to Monmouth University FNP for the fall. I haven't found a lot of info about those who have successfully completely their FNP. Did anyone here go through their program? How was it?

[Buyer beware, BSN]

OP: Not a lot of unbiased info out there regarding NP programs; whether from private, for profit or public post secondary schools.

You could ask a graduate of X program how they liked it but it's hit or miss whether you'll get the kool-aid or the real skinny. You could ask the schools but they'll just tout what they're selling.

So how do you become an informed consumer of higher education. Well they don't make it easy. But since you're ready in, I would cut to the chase and ask them before signing on the dotted line how they will substantively help you definitively obtain the several preceptors you will need at the final third of the program when you start these clinicals. This issue is the best kept secret in NP training and many schools are very deceptive about this. The reason why is that you are in a very competitive market for the relativly few preceptors who are willing to teach NP students for merely a dollar store certificate of appreciation and a handshake.

Good luck.

[lgag30]

https://allnurses.com/student-nurse-practitioner/monmouth-university-705148.html

[nursingon]

https://allnurses.com/student-nurse-practitioner/monmouth-university-705148.html

I was trying to send you a pm but don't know how, I also live in Howell and am considering MSN (actually post MSN, I have MSN in nursing education) at Monmouth University. How do you like the program? what are your clinical sites?

[lgag30]

I was trying to send you a pm but don't know how, I also live in Howell and am considering MSN (actually post MSN, I have MSN in nursing education) at Monmouth University. How do you like the program? what are your clinical sites?

Hi!

It is okay. Having to re-do things, I think I would have gone elsewhere.

PROS:

- flexible with work - I was able to work full time most of the program (with the exception of the last 2 semesters, although some of my classmates are somehow doing that).

- Every other week is online which is nice for life, work, and not needing to drive to school

CONS:

- YOU NEED TO FIND YOUR OWN CLINICAL SITES - this is my biggest complaint. I knew this going in but did not think it would be a big deal. Until you try to find pediatric / GYN rotations and no one will take students or they are booked for the next 3 semesters. IF I could do it all again, I would pick a school that found them for me. It has made me really discouraged and became almost like a job as I would call and beg these offices who would never call me back.

- I am learning most of my knowledge on my own or at clinical. I picked a hybrid course over all online because I wanted that in-class learning (As that is how I learn best). However, I do not feel that I am learning as much in class.

Feel free to email me if you have any specific questions or want to know more [email protected]

[Felicity80, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN]

My biggest issue was whether they would provide clinical sites because I knew that would be a problem. There were other schools that let know that I would have to look for my own clinical site. I have attended to semesters here. I like the hybrid options because I know that there is a lot of work and assignments with purely online classes but if I had to do this over again, I would choose a different school. I live in Edison and the drive is crazy.