I was told in my meeting with the adviser that we attend campus once, which is the orientation this month and we are not expected again until graduation. I am registered for classes, too. Did either...
Hi mkrist! I am excited to start the program and glad to meet a fellow classmate. I know what you mean about pathophys. Yikes! Will you be going to the orientation at the end of the month? Do you live...
Hi NTPinky, There are so many programs out there, all of varied quality. I don't think that online programs should be deemed sub par based solely on the fact that there is a distance format. It all...
Hi UMG, Are you kidding? That's ridiculous. CSUDH seems awful! Have you listened to their webinar for the FNP program on youtube? It left a lot to be desired; really amateurish. I looked at University...
Hi there, I, too, am worried about the future of the NP. I have wanted to purse NP for quite some time. Family/financial obligations put me on the slow road, but now that I am in a program and ready...
Hi Undermercy&grace, I really wanted this to be a good program. I had planned to apply, until one of my coworkers failed to be selected after investing efforts as a "conditional student" in the...
I think that, when researching programs, people should make it a point to only choose from those that provide preceptors. It's not feasible to select a program that you are aware doesn't assist with...
I went directly from an ADN to a BSN immediately after I got my RN in 2012. There were grumblings about the ADN not being able to get hired, so I did not want to wait to get the BSN. My employer made...
I took the content of the ad to mean that the employer is requiring a 4 year degree without specifications about straight 4 years or RN-BSN. I think they just want a
Hi there, I worked with someone who went through the beginning portion of the program. Apparently, the way they do it is you take core courses then have to petition for the program, where some are...
Hi there. I am a 2012 ADN graduate of Excelsior. If I can give you any advice at all, it is to do your absolute best. The grades you attain at Excelsior will follow you and determine your ability to...
Hi MwtM! Hope all is well with you. Interesting info...I downloaded the handbook and saw the changes that include classes such as Quality Improvement. Yikes. That seems like it's going to entail a lot...
Hi MwtM! Great news! Did you apply to many other schools? I'm told that the application process was so competitive for Ohio State, especially for the FNP, so we are very fortunate. I can't wait to...