Kaplan FNP

Just make sure to do your research about for profit education! Here's a recent thread discussing just that.

https://allnurses.com/advanced-practice-nursing/for-profit-np-1116562.html

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Thanks for your input!! I did read up on that. looking for people currently in the program or graduated from there. They recently acquired Purdue University so wondering how that will impact the program.

Thanks for your input!! I did read up on that. looking for people currently in the program or graduated from there. They recently acquired Purdue University so wondering how that will impact the program.

Purdue's acquisition could mean they will be come something decent... in the future... maybe... but as of now Kaplan is a failing institution:

According to U.S. Education Department data released in January, five of Kaplan's programs failed that test and 16 others were in the warning zone. Two of the five that failed have been discontinued, and the three others are not enrolling new students. Four of the 16 in danger are active, seven are not enrolling new students, and five have been discontinued

The Purdue-Kaplan Deal: What It Means for Purdue, Kaplan, and EdTech

There are plenty of programs out there, why seek out one that failed so badly it sold out? If you are thinking 5 years in the future, well, come back 5 years in the future and see if it is any good... or if it even exists.

Hi everyone!

I am planning on going back to school in the fall for AGNP and Purdue University Global is at the top of my list.

I would love to hear from a current or former student. How did you like the program? Did you have issues with clinical placement or coursework?

Thanks in advance!

23 hours ago, Chase23 said:

Hi everyone!

I am planning on going back to school in the fall for AGNP and Purdue University Global is at the top of my list.

By all means, if you are OK with attending possibly the worst NP school in the country...

Wow, that’s pretty telling! Thanks for the heads up.

I'm currently attending Purdue University Global and I'm finding the curriculum challenging and relevant. You have to remember that you get out what you put in to any education. They were the best fit for me as I am seeking a post master's certificate and my options were very limited, it was either them or South University. Try joining groups on other social media sites that will give you some idea of what current and former students think.

On 3/15/2019 at 2:08 PM, SouthernLPN2RN said:

I'm currently attending Purdue University Global and I'm finding the curriculum challenging and relevant. You have to remember that you get out what you put in to any education. They were the best fit for me as I am seeking a post master's certificate and my options were very limited, it was either them or South University. Try joining groups on other social media sites that will give you some idea of what current and former students think.

I'm considering Purdue global as well. Any insight into the the clinical portion and how you found preceptors?

Interested in Purdue Global. Have you started the program? If so what are your thoughts in relationship to cost and certification Thanks in advance

Thanks for the heads up, seems like things are always changing..

On 2/16/2019 at 5:24 PM, Dodongo said:

By all means, if you are OK with attending possibly the worst NP school in the country...

Ouch! It's what I been reading but my friend said a current student told her it was great. Ughh. So little info out there. Are you a current student?

I spoke with an NP student when the University was run by Kaplan. The NP is now working full time and has no complaints. I’m at Purdue Global just finishing up prerequisites for post-masters FNP. Tuition is $ 30-32,000 for post-masters FNP (not cheap, but less expensive than some). Needed to choose an online University for flexibility. Since I’m just taking the “PPP” can’t tell you if I’ll be prepared for the boards. What I can tell you is tech support is 24/7 and so helpful (I’m not tech savvy). They don’t make you feel inept. Every time I call for answers to questions I get a person that is VERY WILLING to help me succeed. I have not come in contact with anyone negative at the University. The instructors are very helpful, positive and want to help you succeed. I have taken classes at other Universities that were not online friendly. I wonder if Purdue purchased Kaplan so they wouldn’t have to go through the struggles of starting online classes? Seems like a well-oiled machine. Everyone has answers to your questions and appears to know and enjoy what they are doing. Again, just starting with Purdue. I’m in my second semester, but have no complaints. I’m sure I'll need a review class before I take the boards (but I think that would be with any University that I attended). Good luck in whatever you decide!