LindaJC ADN, BSN

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  1. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I graduated from the program in February 2022 and sat for boards in April. I am just finishing my DNP now. No issues finding work. Most of the professors were great! It was worth attending, yes. I took Sarah Michelle for board review. I would recomme...
  2. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    That's odd... I don't know who Antoinette is, but I am on the payment plan through the school. They just extended it. I did have student loans immediately after the first year. I haven't heard of anyone not graduating. I know of a few people that ha...
  3. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I've learned a few things since meeting you. I am afraid to ask for a preceptor site. I stepped out of my comfort zone today. I contacted someone who has been saying they would precept me and send me the paperwork since November. I have followed up f...
  4. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    That's not a shabby idea. I take back what I said about you being snarky. That wasn't a very nice thing for me to say. I do genuinely apologize. It's really been bothering me. This really is a great idea. I will give it a try on Monday and let you kn...
  5. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    That's rough. I'm sorry you're going through that. My daughter is disabled, so I understand. I wish there was more I could do to help. Linda
  6. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I read something, maybe a year ago about universities being required to supply preceptors. I don't know whatever happened to that. I only have one so far. I don't start until the end of June, but I'm just not hearing back from people. I live in a ver...
  7. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Well, I guess an assignment of being lazy is relative, right? Because I'm not lazy. I went door to door and delivered packets of my resume and information from the school. I also included pastries and things to make me remembered by. When you live in...
  8. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Yes, but I've also heard of students at other universities who do place students with preceptors. The fine print, apparently, is that the preceptors can be out of state. That's hearsay, and I don't want to perpetuate something that may not be true. ...
  9. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    they just told me to keep looking. I finally found someone. Mardel, who is my office of field experience person, told me to contact preceptor tree or something like that. I just have real misgivings about paying a nurse practitioner to be my precepto...
  10. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Hi All, I am falling completely flat looking for practicum sites in Colorado. I live in Woodland Park which is outside of Colorado Springs. I thought I had my first rotation covered in Pueblo, but still have not heard back. I'm getting concerne...
  11. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I would agree with that. There's a school in the state where I live that doesn't have the greatest reputation. For those attending the school from other states, there doesn't seem to be any issues.
  12. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I'm going into my sixth class and completely agree.
  13. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I like the price of USU. I met someone at CTU the other day. She really likes it. I was looking at them. At the end of the day, USU is cheap and I'll pass the boards. ? Linda
  14. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I'm in Colorado. Where are you? Linda
  15. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Hi there, No, I'm not going to specialize in peds. I do love where I work. If I decide to specialize, I'll probably focus on psych. I have such a heart for that and we need it so badly. Linda
  16. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I live in Colorado, but if you have any ideas I'm open for sure. I honestly don't know what I'm going to do at this point. Linda
  17. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    It's $375 per month for the first year. That doesn't cover the total cost. The send year, you have to get loans or however you plan on paying. I believe it's still $26,650 for tuition. I've never heard of having to pay upfront. I'm in my forth class ...
  18. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    No, there are no entrance exams. There's hardly an application process. Compared to the big names, like Vanderbilt and Georgetown it's nothing. It felt a little anticlimactic to get the approval notice. I'm glad I made this choice. I'd like to have a...
  19. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I try to watch for questions on this board but it's been a very busy couple of weeks. Not because of school. In any case, I'm wrapping up my third term with the United States University. I wanted the big-name university with all the bells and whistle...
  20. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I tried to double up on classes and was contacted and told I would be dropped from the second class I signed up for since it's not allowed. That was about five weeks ago.
  21. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I've only had DNPs.
  22. LindaJC

    Herzing FNP

    Hi, I don't see your name or I would address you. In the end, I did not go with Herzing. I do believe it's a great program. I decided to save the money and go with USU. That said, like you, I believe we are headed in the direction of DNP requirement...
  23. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    I'm in my second term at USU. As with most online schools, you have discussion posts, quizzes, and assignments. The first three classes are more review of BSN material I've been told. So far, that's the case. I'm definitely learning. I've heard many ...
  24. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Hi Helen, I sent you an email. Linda
  25. LindaJC

    United States University (USU) FNP

    Hi Amy, The first course has a few smaller assignments, a 1500 word paper, two discussion board posts, and a weekly quiz related to the week's reading. The second course has two discussion board posts, two writing assignments (one is 5 to 7 pages bu...