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I would go talk to the L&D manager and tell her why you wanna switch over. And I would continue to follow up with visits to her office/emails/ letters. Ask her exactly what she recommends you do to prepare for the role. This could mean taking a fetal monitoring class or NRP. The persistent bird gets the worm.

I spoke to an admission counselor @ Georgetown today and decided to apply to the WHNP program. I have a 3.61 GPA and 3 classes left until gradation (with my BSN). Additionally, I have 5 years of women's health work experience as an LPN (working triage). Women's health is what I was born to do and I love it, but I'm getting anxious about this entire application process. I plan to apply to multiple NP programs, but I'm really excite/anxious about this program. Has anyone else been in a similar situation with this or any NP program. I don't know if I'm overthinking this or if I really should be anxious. I graduate with my BSN in Aug and the advisor I spoke to recommended I apply to the September (start date) program. Does anyone have any experience or recommendations to offer??

All my courses taken through UofP had to be done on campus. However, you can do your non-nursing classes at another school and can be online (I think but check with your advisor just to be sure)

I am in the LPN to BSN program now at UofP in Denver and it has been a good experience. My instructors are fantastic with well-rounded work experience and impressive educational backgrounds. I've had one instructor that was less than desirable, but that can be said about any nursing program. The cost of the program is consistent with similar programs in my area. As any degree program, there are challenging tests that you have to study for or you won't pass. It should go without saying, there are also intense weeks with clinicals, class, and homework due. If you don't study or do the work you won't succeed. This means $$ wasted. I don't find this concept unique to for-profit institutions Psata. Additionally, to say that UofP is 10x the cost of other institutions of higher learning is a fallacy. In the Denver/Metro area, getting a BSN is costly and involves long waiting lists. The director of the program is very approachable and will work with students to a reasonable extent. On the nights I have class she is usually roaming the halls and talking to students. Also Psata, I have met many individuals who graduated from this program and they have not had any issues getting nursing jobs. This school removed all the barriers I had to starting my BSN and has provided me with an exceptional education that is designed to build knowledge on my LPN work experience. In fact, a handful of my instructors also work at other universities in the area, so I know my education is comparable. Because class is only 1 night/week, there is a good amount of studying that is independent. I was very apprehensive when I started this program because of posts like yours Psata. However, what you describe is not what I have experience first hand at UofP. They have incorporated ATI testing into the curriculum and are partnered with some external organizations that provide additional NCLEX assistance. The ATI testing is challenging and designed to prepare you for the NCLEX. So if your not passing the tests, then it is likely you won't pass the NCLEX (to address Realeve's comments above). I've found that studying, hard work, and dedication are essential to succeed in any degree program, especially nursing. If one is willing to do that then UofP wouldn't be an absurd choice for a BSN. I cannot speak for other degree programs within the school.

I just took the NCLEX-PN and it stopped at 85 questions. 2 hours later i did the pearson vue trick and it gave me the "good" message! I hope it really works! Has anyone ever gotten the "good" message and failed???? Naturally, I'm still really worried that I didn't pass!