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Anyone out there who has been selected to start Jan 2014 UC FNP?

I was accepted for Jan 2014.

Yes, University of Cincinnati. I gathered my information through the schools and the discussion threads from people who actually attended.

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I have been accepted to start Jan 2014. I have contacted someone who is starting Sept 2013. I have a acquaintance who graduated last year. I can e-mail you the information they provided me.

I am trying to find out more information on past/present/future students attending theses FNP programs. I have found several threads and in talking to my counselors this is my break down. I am military which makes a difference with NON-LOI / LOI. I see that all programs are fast paced and rigorous which I believe is expected. I don't have a lot of information on UC and GW would love if anyone has information to share. I am trying to find out more information about how the classes are structured and on-campus visits. I have found that UC is difficult to communicate with. Thank you [TABLE=class: MsoTableGrid, width: 666] [TR] [TD=width: 111] School[/TD] [TD=width: 169] UC[/TD] [TD=width: 185] Georgetown[/TD] [TD=width: 203] George Washington[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] LOI/NON-LOI[/TD] [TD=width: 169] NON-LOI[/TD] [TD=width: 185] LOI[/TD] [TD=width: 203] LOI[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Accepted[/TD] [TD=width: 169] Yes Jan 2014[/TD] [TD=width: 185] Pending[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Communication[/TD] [TD=width: 169] Mediocre[/TD] [TD=width: 185] Excellent[/TD] [TD=width: 203] Undecided[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Assist w/ Preceptor[/TD] [TD=width: 169] N[/TD] [TD=width: 185] Y[/TD] [TD=width: 203] N[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Attend Campus[/TD] [TD=width: 169] N[/TD] [TD=width: 185] Twice[/TD] [TD=width: 203] 3 visits 5 days Primary Care Seminar[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Proctored Exams[/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] Y quasi-proctored[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Criminal background check[/TD] [TD=width: 169] N [/TD] [TD=width: 185] N[/TD] [TD=width: 203] Y[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Course's [/TD] [TD=width: 169] - Papers due[/TD] [TD=width: 185] - 2hr Synchronous session - Same DTG/wk - #hr asynchronous - NO PAPERs - 4 TEST / Class - Assignments - Projects - Reading, etc. [/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Synchronous Session[/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] Y[/TD] [TD=width: 203] Y[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Asynchronous [/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] Y[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Clinical / Class[/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] Class time less when clinical start[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Length of Semester[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 14[/TD] [TD=width: 185] 14-16[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Clinical Hours[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 504[/TD] [TD=width: 185] ~650[/TD] [TD=width: 203] 750[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Course Hrs[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 47[/TD] [TD=width: 185] 44[/TD] [TD=width: 203] 48[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Lab Hours[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 42[/TD] [TD=width: 185][/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Total Semesters[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 6[/TD] [TD=width: 185] 7[/TD] [TD=width: 203] 9[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Application Fee[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 65[/TD] [TD=width: 185] waived[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Admin Fee[/TD] [TD=width: 169] $413/semester[/TD] [TD=width: 185][/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Typhon Fee[/TD] [TD=width: 169] $75 (one-time)[/TD] [TD=width: 185][/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Text Books[/TD] [TD=width: 169] $200-500/ semester[/TD] [TD=width: 185][/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Credit Hr[/TD] [TD=width: 169] $725 $7250/term[/TD] [TD=width: 185] $1680[/TD] [TD=width: 203] $760[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Total Cost[/TD] [TD=width: 169] $35,000[/TD] [TD=width: 185] $78,000[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Pass Rate[/TD] [TD=width: 169] 90%+[/TD] [TD=width: 185] 95%+[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] Drop Out[/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] 1 that I know of[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 111] VA Office[/TD] [TD=width: 169][/TD] [TD=width: 185] Great communication[/TD] [TD=width: 203][/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE]

In our hospital there is not a policy but the unit has taken it upon themselves to start writing out the SBAR for the incoming shift. I am not opposed to bedside report nor am I opposed to SBAR but what I have a problem with is writing out an SBAR for the next shift. I cann't wrap this around my brain. The SBAR's I have received in the past are not accurate as to what is going on with my Pt. I stopped writing these SBARs out but every once in a while I will get a RN/LVN that gets bent out of shape because I am not writing thier SBAR out for them. I usually tell people to take notes. Our floor has an SBAR sheet that I don't use because I take my own notes and created my own SBAR so I don't miss anything with my Pts. I am sure I will face my head nurse with this matter this week. 90% of the nurses on my floor have less than 2yrs experience to include me. I feel that we are seriously setting them up for failure if they expect me to write out SBAR notes for them. I was taught my experienced RN's and my instructors to give SBAR but also to take notes or have a "brain sheet" that works for me so I don't miss telling the oncoming shift or MD's anything about my Pt. Any comments / advice would be greatly appreciated.