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Update: 10/10/2017 1).I successfully passed boards the first time without any problems. 2). South University's NP program is rigorous and is very writing intensive (your admission advisory will tell you this when you speak to them). You will have numerous discussion boards ( basically papers), papers, case studies, quizzes, exams, mid-terms, ground round presentations, group work, MAJOR projects, and clinical paper work. I wouldn't call the assignments"busy' work by any means, I think the information obtained is a necessary evil to be a successful APRN. Additionally, the program will require you to have more clinical hours than the "norm". Here in Texas, the board of nursing only requires 500 hours to become a APRN but South requires a minimum of 720 ( I ended up with about 900). 3). In all, if you are looking for a diploma mill South University is not it (numerous students did not make it to the end). You will earn every letter behind your name. You will get out what you put in (300-400 pages of assigned reading a week etc). I have had zero issues transitioning from the role of a critical care nurse into the role of a board certified family nurse practitioner. In all I respect South University and I am currently enrolled in their DNP program. Respectfully, Johnathan Jackson, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Update: passed AANP certification program two days before graduation. The exam was not that difficult to be honest.

I personally have learned alot from South and I am glad I selected this school. I graduate in two weeks and will keep everyone posted on boards.

I graduate from South's FNP program (online) in two weeks and here is my two cents. For those of you who are just in the first few classes and claim South does not "prepare" you for Advanced Practice, this is not true. You have to actually make it to the clinical courses before you "learn" how to be a NP. Yes this program is EXTREMELY writing intensive, but I promise it will help you when you are studying for boards. Yes, South is very much "self-taught" but the program is doable and it WILL prepare you for clinical practice. In all, this has been a long journey and I feel prepared for both boards and clinical practice. Furthermore, in the final practicum South has purchased its students a very expensive reveiw know as APEA, which is excellent! Feel free to email me if you have questions [email protected] Respectfully, John Jackson, BSN, RN, FNP-S

I start my advanced health assessment at south this month as well!!!

Men typically do not have the complex issues women have, thus there is really no need for a Men's Health NP. In my opinion, they need to do away with all of these specialties and just make a "GENERAL" Nurse Practitioner.

For sure critical care/emergency services

Lots of papers and discussion posts!!

I want to say New York is working on theirs.

IR is fun, I mainly circulate cases or monitor. Circulating requires grabbing supplies and performing conscious sedation. My IR lab is also a Cath Lab so I can do both. My hours are 730-330 M-f with 14 days of call a month. Its pretty easy and less stressful than ICU/ER. I live in the DFW area and work at a small community hospital. I hope this helps

lhflanurse can you tell me about the Capstone class? It says we give a presentation in written form and oral form, is that true? Also, do we take that class with our last clinical?? Thanks

Which hospital and what setting? I am getting my FNP but I want to work in Interventional radiology at Baylor or Parkland.

South's program is very intense but well worth the time and the money. I often compare what I am learning to my peers at other schools, and I must say the quality of education is top notch.

I am currently enrolled at South Online and I am about half complete. I really enjoy the program. The program is VERY writing intensive. There are discussion posts due every week along with a paper in most classes. Most classes are 11 weeks while there are 5.5 week classes. The 5.5 week classes are very intense and it is alot of information to retain. The hardest class thus far in my opinion was Advanced Nursing Practice II. Overall I recommend this program and feel free to message me if you have any questions.