GCU FNP May 2019 (spring)

Cannary22, BSN · Apr 4, 2020

@campfirekitten actually never mind, my schedule was revised. Thank you and stay safe ??

nursinggal11, BSN · Sep 25, 2020

Hello! I am thinking about applying to the GCU- FNP Program and was wondering if you would be able to talk about the application process, your GPA, and the current liking of the program? I am looking forward to your response!

CCRNmom18 · Oct 22, 2020

@campfirekitten Congrats on getting into the FNP program.
How are your 3-P courses going? I start Patho with GCU in January 2021, and I wanted to see if you had any study tips; books, apps, etc that you felt were helpful. Thank you in advance.

Zule · Oct 23, 2020

Hello,

can a current student tell how long is the FNP program? Is it 2 years? Also, what is the total tuition amount? Is around $33k

thank you

CCRNmom18 · Oct 27, 2020

On 10/23/2020 at 3:34 PM, Zule said:

Hello,

can a current student tell how long is the FNP program? Is it 2 years? Also, what is the total tuition amount? Is around $33k

thank you

Hello Zule,

The program is approx 33-34 months. and approximately $40,000. If you work for a facility that GCU recognizes for a scholarship, that will help decrease the cost.

Zule · Nov 8, 2020

Thank you very much for your response! I appreciate it ?

taylormae · Jun 16, 2021

Hi there...I'm shopping around for FNP programs currently and am wondering if GCUs program finds preceptors for you or if it is up to the student to find their own preceptor? Thank you

suec_83 · Jun 16, 2021

So it is up to you to find the best fit of a preceptor, however, if you can not find one GCU can assist you, but you could be driving up to 3 hours away, day or night shift.

StrokeRN, MSN · Sep 20, 2023

Hello @Cannary22 , @campfirekitten, @CCRNmom18, @suec_83, @taylormae and @Zule

I assume you have all finished your programs and become NPs by now, if so, congratulations! I do have a few questions about the program, I am looking into multiple programs at this time and right now GCU seems like it will be the cheapest for me and it could possibly work the best, but I want to know a few extra things... not from an advisor.

Firstly, I would like to know about your experience with the program. How easy it was to go to school and work at the same time and if you felt supported by professors and advisors all the way through the program. I am just wondering if you encountered any trouble getting hired with FNP rather than DNP? Or if you had any trouble because you went to GCU and not another school?

Thanks much!

Cannary22, BSN · Sep 24, 2023

StrokeRN said:

Hello @Cannary22 , @campfirekitten, @CCRNmom18, @suec_83, @taylormae and @Zule

I assume you have all finished your programs and become NPs by now, if so, congratulations! I do have a few questions about the program, I am looking into multiple programs at this time and right now GCU seems like it will be the cheapest for me and it could possibly work the best, but I want to know a few extra things... not from an advisor.

Firstly, I would like to know about your experience with the program. How easy it was to go to school and work at the same time and if you felt supported by professors and advisors all the way through the program. I am just wondering if you encountered any trouble getting hired with FNP rather than DNP? Or if you had any trouble because you went to GCU and not another school?

Thanks much!

Hello StrokeRN,

My experience with GCU was excellent, my student field officer, counselor and professors were helpful all throughout my MSN-FNP program. I still bother them for other things even after graduating 6 months ago and still gets good service from them. Also, just for reference I owe a little over $37K after the program. I found my own preceptors as well. Although they will do that for you there is no guarantee it will be close to your home. So, that said, I decided to find my own preceptors. When clinical portion started I went from full time to per diem to give me more time and focus with school. But, I have 2 little kids too so it may be a different circumstances with you. You can definitely be both full time RN and student. Some of my colleagues are doing it, just need good time management. Finally, I did not have any trouble finding a job, maybe because I was hired by the same organization that I work for as an RN. Finding a job is definitely not a problem, I think that will be on you on how proactive you look. Having a plan before you graduate is smart and helpful. I started interviewing before I graduated.

You can do it! Good luck.

StrokeRN, MSN · Sep 24, 2023

Thanks so much @canary22 ! Glad you had such a good experience!