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Just checked CreditKarma, no hard inquiries this year so I am guessing if there is no hard inquiry by now, I'm likely not to get the award this cycle

Sorry, I will clarify those statements in the previous message. Nurses are very much LEADERS in the patient's care, and many times make decisions on treatment based on rapid assessments. My point was not to minimize the role of the RN, who many times in the glue that keeps the healthcare team together. My point was that the RN role is different than as a NP. Those experiences you mentioned in OB will definitely be helpful in NP school. For example, the structure of my assessment is different from that of an RN. You will see this difference, especially when you begin clinicals in an FNP role. Another important point is that when I am a FNP, I will still consider myself to be a nurse. My foundation is nursing, and the education in FNP school truly follows a nursing model. As always your experience as an RN will always have some benefits when you are in FNP school. Also, you ARE NOT ANCIENT :) and you should definitely continue on for a graduate degree if your truly desire it. I hope this helps!

Hi Juliana, Congrats on getting into the program! I will say that there are a lot of opinions about nurses that go into advance practice programs with no nursing experience. I think I can partially speak to this in that I only had one year of nursing experience before starting the FNP program. I can tell you that there are some benefits to having experience, but at certain times, it doesnt matter. Here's some reasons: Pro's to having experience: -It depends on the unit you worked on. I worked on a Cardiovascuclar Unit and a Step-Down ICU. My assessment skills are a little bit more familiar to me. -I feel I can easily recognize certain conditions in the primary care setting (i.e. differentiating presentation of chest pain, a-fib, sepsis, etc...) Reasons where the experience hasnt been too helpful: -Primary care is VERY different than acute care. I can tell you that I found in my first clinical rotation in the FNP program, I felt that I was in a different wold. The priorities are different for patient care, and the patient presentation/approach to care is very different. -My goals are to identify the problem vs. manage the problem. Nursing experience was helpful in recognizing pathological presentation, but not necessarily in leading the care for the patient. All in all, everyone comes to the same level in the end. You may have to work harder in some areas than those with more experience, but you will also have some advantages as you are still in "school mode" and you don't have to readjust to the demands of life/school balance. I hope this helps! :)

Hi Futurenp12, the admissions counselor was likely correct about the 90% completion. The thing is is that many people switch to part time/fulltime and vice versa which changes which cohort track they are in. Also in the beginning I believe a number of students did not get placed in a semester so they had to wait a semester until they received a clinical assignment. I will say the the clinical placement team is 10x better than how I heard it was in the beginning. They've hired many more placement staff members, and are pretty good at finding placements (especially if you have suggestions for placement sites).

Hi brence30! Thanks for the update, and CONGRATS! I am in the fulltime FNP program at Georgetown and am just about to start my first clinical rotation and second semester! I will be working part time in a family clinic (16hrs/week, manageable) at the start of this semester. I feel much better about attending this school after what you said! Thanks!

Hi davesbride, That decision should be based on how much of your time you will spend every day during the week. Honestly, for me, I am ether studying, writing a paper, and completing a health assessment video (or a combination of these!) on almost every day of the week. If yo do not have any other committments, it may work out for you. Many of my classmates that started out fulltime switched to part-time in the first two weeks when they realized that it would take up too much time (some of them were already working part time or per diem). I hope this helps, sorry I cant give a specific answer, it kind of reminds me of nursing school when I was busy every day and had no committments, but there were moms with kids AND jobs that got it done. Good luck with whichever decision you go with!

I cant speak for part time but i can speak for full time. I am in the fulltime FNP program. I am taking the same classes and those in the part time plus advanced health assessment, and let me tell you, its pretty intense. I recently quit my job and am devoting all my time to school. Part time can be very busy as well, mainly because of pathophysiology. I would say work no more than part time with the part time program (although some have been able to make it work while working full-time), and either switch to per-diem or not work at all for the full time FNP program. There is just a lot of "stuff" and studying to do for all the classes. I love every aspect of it though, and I truly feel like I am learning lots/getting my money's worth. I hope that this helps with your decision. Please feel free to contact me at any time!

I cant speak for part time but i can speak for full time. I am in the fulltime FNP program. I am taking the same classes and those in the part time plus advanced health assessment, and let me tell you, its pretty intense. I recently quit my job and am devoting all my time to school. Part time can be very busy as well, mainly because of pathophysiology. I would say work no more than part time with the part time program (although some have been able to make it work while working full-time), and either switch to per-diem or not work at all for the full time FNP program. There is just a lot of "stuff" and studying to do for all the classes. I love every aspect of it though, and I truly feel like I am learning lots/getting my money's worth. I hope that this helps with your decision. Please feel free to contact me at any time!

You guys will likely find out soon, it's weird that they are waiting until now to tell you the decision because registration already started like two weeks ago so you may get the remaining openings for classes if you get in. I was told that if it takes longer to receive your decision then it may be a good sign. Hang in there

I think you may be in the wrong chatroom, since this is one for Georgetown University not Graceland. I hope this makes you less nervous. Good luck!

That's awesome Cody! I actually switched to the full time and I'm working per diem. I plan on taking out loans to pay for the partial cost of tuition.

Hmmm...Interesting, well I called them and they said there was none. Perhaps they changed it for recently admitted folks. Anyway, I hope you have a great time!

I am starting as we'll in the fall, but I believe the program starts on the 9th and the orientation session is online and will be available to complete online on our own time on the 2gu platform. If there is an orientation session I have not heard about it.

Hi Mary, Thanks for the reply. I am choosing Georgetown for a number of reasons. The first is the name recognition and reputation of the University. I think this will help with employment prospects. Also, I like the fact that the weekly class sessions are two hours each, and that the remaining lectures can be completed on my own time. Also, by being able to precept with local preceptors, I will already have connections for employment based on where I live. The tech support and setup is amazing, or at least seems to be thus far. I think that the program will definitely be worth the cost. I hope you join me in the fall and choose Georgetown, but if not, I wish you the best! Justin

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if there is anyone else out there that will be starting the online FNP program through Georgetown University starting in Fall (September) 2013. I am going to be in the Part-time track. Post if you will be joining me! Justin