George Washington University- FNP Fall 2017

h.c.nurse · Jan 30, 2017

Hey! Do y'all mind sharing your GPAs and experience levels? I am hoping to apply for next spring or the following fall.

KC_Magic · Jan 31, 2017

I applied for the fall FNP program and I am currently waitlisted. I am not sure if it has to do with the fact that I am applying while in undergrad to go straight through? I am anxiously awaiting an update so that hopefully I can join you guys.

ThePTNurseGuy, DNP, NP · Jan 31, 2017

Hi KC Magic,

I'm not sure how your situation works, as I think many of the posters on here already have a degree? I could be wrong though. I might not be the best person to ask, as I have an MSN and I will be getting the post masters certification for FNP. Does anyone else have any info that could help?

ThePTNurseGuy, DNP, NP · Jan 31, 2017

I am starting clinicals this summer, as I'm a part-time student. I was a post-BSN to DNP student but have just turned in my papers to withdraw from the DNP portion.
You have to find your own clinical preceptors, and the material and the courses are what you make of it.

Hi Dbx,

do you think you could provide specific details about what you like and dislike so far (curriculum, faculty, communication, etc.). Any help would greatly be appreciated! I know online-type learning formats are largely dependent on the student, but I'd love to get a heads up into what it's like. The finding your own preceptor part does suck.

alexaxx02 · Feb 5, 2017

I applied while I was still in my nursing program (accelerated post-bach) and graduated in December. Not sure if the fact that I was on-track to graduate in December has anything to do with my acceptance? If you are a May graduate, perhaps you could contact them and ask if that would change your position in the waitlist/acceptance?

ThePTNurseGuy, DNP, NP · Feb 11, 2017

When you say accelerated post-bach, do you mean you finished your MSN? Or you finished an Accelerated BSN for the MSN + FNP?

alexaxx02 · Feb 11, 2017

I received my BSN in a 16 month accelerated program after I completed 4 years of a bachelor of science degree.

db2xs · Feb 15, 2017

Hi Dbx,
do you think you could provide specific details about what you like and dislike so far (curriculum, faculty, communication, etc.). Any help would greatly be appreciated! I know online-type learning formats are largely dependent on the student, but I'd love to get a heads up into what it's like. The finding your own preceptor part does suck.

Hi 2234, just saw this post, sorry for the delay in my response. I like the convenience of the online format, but I have realized that I miss the real-life, face-to-face time with colleagues.

For the most part, faculty are willing to communicate with you via email and telephone/text.

The Blackboard format is driving me nuts. I find there to be a disconnect and it can take forever for anyone to respond to you in your discussions. In hindsight, I wish I were in a hybrid class but like I said, there is a benefit for me to have the predominantly online format at this moment.

Finding your own preceptors is a real pain in the rear. I joined the state's professional NP organization ($250) to get access to their members and I sent out a ton of emails. The irony is that the preceptors that I found ended up being through people I know. Having said that, I did have NPs via the organization write and tell me they'd be willing to precept but it's been difficult to get their institutions to approve.

anurse2love · Feb 16, 2017

Hello! I have also been accepted for the fall 2017 FNP at GW, I am excited to start. Do you know if anyone has had an issues/problems getting clinical sites? Does the university help with clinical placement? I would also love to stay connected with students, my email is [email protected]

Thanks

tifis1 · Mar 1, 2017

Hello everyone,

i recently submitted an application for the post-master's FNP at GWU. I have a BS in public health and i'm finishing up an entry level MSN in May and now would like to pursue the FNP. How long did it take for you all to hear back or get an acceptance after applying? What qualities do you think stood out in your portfolio? Any feedback helps. Look forward to chatting and hopefully learning with you all soon!!

ThePTNurseGuy, DNP, NP · Mar 2, 2017

Thanks for responding Dbx! I was just wondering, but do you have an email that I could contact you with? I had some other questions I was hoping to run by you. My email is [email protected]

Also, could you expound on what you mean when you say it's been difficult to get institutions to approve the clinical rotations? Is there a reason they're saying no even though the preceptors say yes?

db2xs · Mar 3, 2017

Thanks for responding Dbx! I was just wondering, but do you have an email that I could contact you with? I had some other questions I was hoping to run by you. My email is [email protected]
Also, could you expound on what you mean when you say it's been difficult to get institutions to approve the clinical rotations? Is there a reason they're saying no even though the preceptors say yes?

I'll shoot you an email, no problem.

If an NP works for a healthcare system, say, for example, Kaiser, there are already a set amount of contracts Kaiser has and there is a lot of red tape to get a contract between the school (in this case, GW) and the NP's institution. I would say a private practice would be your best bet. I was referred to a private practice family MD by an ex-colleague of mine, he accepted me right away as a preceptee (whew!).

Another case: I wrote to an NP who was very enthusiastic about precepting me and told me to contact her institution, but they told me that they do not have a formal precepting program in place but are "working on it." So even though the NP would have been happy to precept me, she is still under the authority of Said Hospital and cannot just do whatever she wants to do. I hope that makes sense.