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Thank you for responding. I feel this way due to my overall experience in this program. Last semester I took research and we had a written assignment toward our final research proposal due every week along with a final proposal due at the end of the semester. We had classes once a day where we had lectures. We had a total of 2 exams. The toughest part was the professor graded the assignments very tough. At the same time, I was balancing my pharm class which was rigorous. We were assigned over 12 hrs plus of recorded power point lecture every 2 weeks along with 6 hrs of lectures which we attended once a week. Along with that, we had 3 quizzes, written 4 case studies, and 2 exams. The final was comprehensive 150 questions which were brutal where we were surprised with dosing of medications which was a shocker which was never tested previously on quizzes and on the first exam. Even after saying that I did fine. I decided to take assessment this summer. One the first day of class we were expected to have read 200 pages of our textbook. We are using 2 different books. The 6 hrs of the lab we have once a week we practice but there is no aspect of teaching. I asked the professor since there isn't any lecture posted, objectives per chapter, or a blueprint, how do you focus what is important. She just told me I just have to just read and do the practice question that comes with the book. Having to read the textbook and without any kind of guide is difficult when trying to understand what is important and testable. Even the comprehensive physical exam check offs are very strict and intimating. And every time I talk to someone else in a different NP program they are working, stress-free, and their program give them the information to be successful on their exams. The classes I have taken that had lectures were recorded lectures from years before and the professor are noninvolved. I am most likely going to drop assessment over the summer. I just feel as though even if I progress through this program every class is going to be like this. I spoke with my adviser today and she said the NP program changed its curriculum last year and the professors haven't had time to adapt etc. Sorry if I just ranted.

Hello friends, I am currently in a FNP program in Texas where I have completed 2 semesters of classes. I am unsatisfied with my program for many reasons, such extreme workload, faculty members who do not provide students with appropriate notes or lectures to be successful, harsh grading, etc. To manage the courses I've had to go part time in school and quit my job. I have gotten to a point where I am burned out and I am questioning if I should continue with this program and instead transfers for to a different program. I have always wanted to be an NP but my experience with this program has destroyed my self-confidence. Friends, please reply to this message if you are in a FNP program that is student friendly and doable. A program that provides video lectures and notes which help students be successful. I would be grateful for any advice. Thank you

Got the long awaited news today. Got accepted if anyone cares. good luck to all of yall

Don't worry. I briefly spoke with the graduate office of nursing in May, and I was adequately informed the standing committee has not evaluated any of the applicants. I was reassured to anticipate acknowledgement on acceptance status in June- July time frame. I've received acceptance to another FNP program in March, but I've been patiently waiting on UTA since it's my first school of attendance. Keep me posted if you hear back.

Has anyone heard back from UTA regarding their acceptance into the FNP on campus program for fall of 2015?