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Wondering if anybody applied for the Scholars for a Healthy Oregon (SHOI) scholarship? If so, has anybody heard anything about it?

I got accepted to a DNP FNP program at OHSU starting this fall, and am currently waiting to hear if any of my credits will transfer. However, I am not anticipating that many (if any) of the credits will, and I didn't even attempt to have my patho/pharm credits transferred, because quite frankly, I would rather get a more solid foundation in these courses. How far into Gonzaga's program are/were you? As you know, this was an extremely difficult, expensive, time consuming, and discouraging decision to make- and I am sorry that you are going through this same dilemma. For me, at the end of the day, it was worth it to transfer despite these losses, because I have no doubt that the quality of education different is dramatic. I didn't have a loan from Gonzaga, but will be taking out new loans for OHSU (since it is so much more expensive and students are encouraged not to work). Let me know if you have any other questions, or need an outside perspective on the process. Good luck!

Cool, I got a call too! :-) Out of curiosity, does anybody know how many applicants/actual spots there were for the FNP DNP program this year?

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Also still waiting to hear back about the FNP DNP program.. How did you guys feel about your interviews? Mine felt so short, it was less than a half hour, I'm getting nervous thinking that I sped through the questions too quickly :-/

I have been looking into it... but at this point I am also feeling pretty mistrustful about the whole system. I certainly don't want to put all the additional time/money into switching schools and have it be a similar mess. My other option is to do what you initially suggested, and make/get the most out of it, and do concurrent self-study.. I am trying to be objective about this. What should I do?

It's Gonzaga. I am so frustrated because I really did my best to try to find a reputable school. It certainly wasn't the cheapest or most convenient option, but I chose it because it seemed to get great reviews and I had talked to some people who really liked it. I wen't to OHSU with my BSN and had virtually the same experience. Beyond the papers, they have assigned reading chapters from the patho book, but it is completely undirected, and I'm like, should I be studying/learning the cellular activity or???? arrghh.

That's what I have been telling myself... What makes me concerned is that I am currently finishing up my Advanced Patho class, which was entirely research paper based. I have heard that MSN degrees will differ from undergraduate nursing degrees in that they won't require such rigorous rote memorization, but I suppose I expected/hoped to at least have a solid and structured handle on many of the conditions, which will be essential in being able to complete differential diagnoses, etc?? I thought this process would begin in patho? Next term is Pharmacology, and then I start into Clinicals.. At this point, it is hard to imagine being anywhere near prepared for Clinicals, not to mention an independent practice beyond? Thanks for your insights/advice!

I am a critical care RN, in my first year online at Gonzaga University on the FNP track. Despite my good grades, I am becoming increasingly concerned because I don't feel like I am learning very much. There is a lot of EBP/research/writing (totally important), but I don't necessarily feel like I am actually internalizing very much clinical information. On one hand, I know that the MSN degrees are very self directed, but on the other hand, it is tremendously expensive and time-consuming, and I feel like the program should be actually teaching/preparing me with what I need to know... I haven't started my clinical rotations yet, and I am trying not to future trip about it... But I am questioning whether I made the right decision with Gonzaga, or with the online track, or maybe with FNP school in general? Many MDs I work with have warned me against the NP track because of the limited clinical hours. Does anyone have any insight/guidance for me? Did you feel prepared after completing an online FNP program? Gonzaga seems to have a pretty good reputation, but has anyone had direct experience with their FNP track? Thank you!!