FNP Program Recommendations

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2016

Moved to the Student NP forum for more replies.

gelli.25 · Dec 26, 2016

You'd probably be better off researching on your own then asking about certain schools, once you narrow your search down. There's way too many schools to choose from to be honest.

Buyer beware, BSN · Dec 30, 2016

You'd probably be better off researching on your own then asking about certain schools, once you narrow your search down. There's way too many schools to choose from to be honest.

And stay away from the for-profit mess to be very honest. We will see some very large players fail in 2017 and still they continue to recruit the unsuspecting even on AN.

Don't forget that ITT tech was running commercials practically until the day they locked the doors and turned out the lights.

allnurses Guide · Dec 30, 2016

Before you consider anything, shadow some local NPs and ask them about the local hiring practices. There are a few established and well-respected brick and mortar NP programs in NC and you may have a difficult time securing a good job if you don't have the right program and network.

There are very few quality online NP programs and they all require site visits. Look into Georgetown and Simmons programs.

kaciep · Jan 4, 2017

I've been researching schools a bit and I have found Rush University in Chicago, majority online with few sight visits and VERY well known school, University of South Alabama - online program with a great reputation, and there's UTH- which I have not heard about from anyone with personal experience. An Intensivist I used to work with advised me to make sure that my clinicals were going to be a big variety and ad good quality because you would learn the most and gain the most skill in those rotations.