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You will not find out if you are accepted until after the application deadline date. I found out within the same week of the deadline. I work full time while going to school part time.

I am currently in the FNP program at UCM and yes you do sign up for whatever classes you want. It is part-time and you have to get approval to go full-time. The problem with choosing which classes to take each semester (instead of having a set schedule to follow) is that they often fill up quick and sometimes you aren't able to get in the class you need/want (this happened to me and put me behind a semester). They do not assist you in finding clinical sites. As for the primary care of adults classes they are 2 different classes (I and II) that you take 2 different semesters.

You have to sign up for classes yourself. Therefore you pick what classes you want to take each semester. That is if they are available...

I was recently accepted and am to start the program this summer. How are you liking the program so far? You are more than welcome to message me, I would love some more info!

Anyone can "qualify" for the loan repayment as long as their loans aren't in default, no matter if you work in a Tier 1 or a Tier 3. The problem is they only have a certain amount of money to award, therefore there's a limited number who actually end up receiving the award. Just because you or I qualify does not mean we will receive the loan repayment.

I don't think whether you receive the award is based on whether you submit your application the day the cycle opens up or the day it closes. If you thoroughly read all of the information it states need is given based on your debt to income ratio and the HPSA Score. They start with the highest score and work their way down. All of the previous awards were given in the Tier 1 group because they ran out of money before they even made it to Tier 2. Almost 5,000 applied last year and a little over 500 hundred were awarded. It's a very difficult award to receive.

Did you get in??

What term are you applying for, fall or summer? I applied to this school as well.

what term are you applying for? I applied to this school as well.

I decline the flu shot as well, they actually contain monkey kidney cells. You can find all of the vaccine ingredients (or at least the ingredients the CDC is willing to disclose...) on the CDC's website. I opt out because they have a lot of other chemicals/preservatives I do not think should be injected into my body.

If you are looking for the more scientific route I would look into PA school, most are 24-28 months and depending on the state have the same if not more autonomy than an NP.

that's understandable, though I think autonomy depends on what state you work in as each have different laws. Each (NP and PA) have their pros/cons, I'm debating on which route I want to take.

It sounds like PA is the right route for you. Especially if you are wanting to do trauma, surgery, etc.

I would opt for the 5-6 year PA school straight out of school. You can apply for PA school with your RN, but PA school is HIGHLY competitive compared to NP school.

Most PA programs do require some sort of clinical/patient contact experience, from my research (as I am debating PA vs NP school) most want a minimum of 2000 hours, with average acceptance in the 6000-8000 hour range. There are also some schools that only except those with an allied health background.