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Congrat's!

You can do an Internet search for FNP jobs, and get ideas. It's a great way to do some research on jobs out there. Some of the jobs out there can include: home health; corrections nursing; insurance companies; public schools. Just do some of your own research, get a feel for what's out there in the locations your looking at, and see what interests you.

Hey Tina. The program is all in-person, no online classes. They arrange your preceptors for you, and they have a lot of contacts in the community. The cost of the the whole FNP program is also quite reasonable, around $27,000. I start the FNP program there in Janurary. Let me know if you have any questions.

Nova is a very good school, so I'm sure their NP program is good. One thing I don't like about their program is that you have to find your own preceptors and arrange all your clinicals with them. I feel brick-and-mortar schools should take the time to arrange all this for you. From what I read on other threads, finding your own preceptors can sometimes be quite a challenge and create undue stress. Otherwise, Nova has a good reputation. I got accepted to University of Tampa's NP program, and will start there in Jan.

These approved states are approved for the school/clinical portion. Once a student graduates and passes the boards, he/she can practice in every stated. It only applies to the school portion....not actual practice.

appystep, SU does have the same accreditation. That doesn't mean every school will accpet their degree. There are schools out there that do not accept every accredited school's program. That is just a fact we have to live with. With UT's degree, I can apply to every single school in this country, without exception. I cannot say the same if I went to SU for my MSN. Also, though it is true that many schools have lawsuits brought upon by disgruntled students, these lawsuits rarely go to court. They are dismissed as being frivolent lawsuits. However, here, I'm talking about lawsuits brought upon by the U.S. Department of Justice. In separate lawsuits, South University employees have brough suit against their own company under Federal Whistle Blower guidelines for misleading students. These are not frivolous lawsuits by 1 or 2 disgruntled students, although there are a fair number of those as well. The parent company of South University is unscrupulous, in my opinion. Their stock prices have plumetted over the past few years, and is now regarded as a "turd stock". This does not reflect the for-profit schools as whole, as many other for profit schools have seen increasing stock prices. There are just too many red flags that turned me away from South University. Now don't get me wrong......I want you to read back on my original post. I stated, "do your research, visit campuses, and after a while, you may see what school is the best fit for you." I still stand by my statement. Just because I chose another school doesn't mean everyone else should follow my lead. One size school does NOT fit all! That is why there are a number of schools out there. Each person should make up their own mind on where they want to go. I said that before, and I will say it again....each person should make up their own mind on where they want to go. Every school has it's good points and bad points. I think it's wise that each person look at the totality of each school and program, and decide what is the best fit for him/her. For you and eveyone else who chose South University, I congratulate you on finding a school that fits your needs. Though it wasn't the school I chose does not mean others shouldn't chose it. I'm just saying that each person has a right to research and make the best choice for them!

I looked at South University Tampa for my MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner. After looking at the program and the cost, I decided to apply to the University of Tampa instead. I got accepted. So I'll be going to a school that is very well respected, arranges the clinicals for you, has a 100% first time pass rate for boards, and is a lot cheaper than South Universtiy. Also, I want to get my DNP someday, and if I went to South University, there are schools around the country that may not accept my Masters from South Universtiy. Some schools are picky and don't like "For-Profit" schools. But by getting my MSN at University of Tampa, their degree is accepted at every single school in the country, so I won't have anything to worry about. Anyway, look at all the schools, costs, program, etc, and make the best decision for you. There are lots of schools out there, so take your time looking at all of them. South University may be the best for you, or it may not. By looking and comparing the different schools and talking to people, you will get a better feel. Also, you may want to research South University and their parent company, Education Management Corporation. They do seem to have a lot of lawsuits against them. They seem to have had some shady practices. But do your research, visit campuses, and after a while, you will see what school may be the best fit for you. Good luck!

You should take a look at UT also. They don't require the GRE, and they have a very well respected program. It's a great school!

This model works for nurse practitioners, and is the type of business I want to start up after I get my FNP and get some experience underneath my belt. Others are doing it quite successfully.

Congrat's Mark. I am hoping to follow in your footsteps. I'm going to be applying to Walden soon, and hope to become a FNP also.