GrenIedGal

CONGRATS! So you have a few (under 6m) RN experience but are still hired as a new grad? The website was worded a bit confusing: "CHOP hires Registered Nurses with 1-12 months of RN experience into Nurse Resident positions. These nurses will be offered professional development opportunities; however, would not be eligible for the formal Nurse Residency Program." Do you know how it differs? I have a few months experience and am looking to apply but wasn't sure how the formal program differs. Thanks! And and Congrats again! :)

For those doing the WGU FNP program, how is it going? When does the clinical/lab portion start? How far into the program until it's no longer just online/didactic coursework? Thanks! :)

For those doing the WGU FNP program, when do the lab/clinical components begin? How far into the program until it's no longer just online/didactic coursework? Thanks!

Hi! For those of you who started the New Grad program earlier this year, how is it going? I am curious about the structure. I hear you have your 3 clinical shifts, plus one 4h class/month (for 6 months) with the whole cohort plus unit specific bootcamp. What does the bootcamp entail? Is it in person classes with only your small unit cohort, online/hybrid etc? Would love to hear more! And congrats. :)

California (San Diego) which is how I came across the program and why it could be ideal. :) I was actually looking at WGU's FNP program but I would need to be in CO (or one of the other 11 other approved states, they aren't approved in CA yet.)

Thanks for the reply. My first BS was in psych. Sounds like a great plan. Follow your heart!

Hi Linda, I see you're in peds and doing the FNP program thru USU. Are you planning on specializing as PNP after? What state are you in? As another peds gal, would love to connect. :)

Is anyone in CA, especially San Diego (local to the school), doing the USU FNP program? Would be curious to hear how it is going and where your clinicals are.

Sure! I didn't want to ask all my specific questions on the thread that wouldn't be applicable to everyone but happy to share! In a nutshell (and Jbrn you can correct me if I misunderstood), my broader questions were in regards to clinical timeline and preceptors. I did the prelicensure program through WGU and wanted to know if the classes were similar (and to those that are familiar, it sounds like they are but with more papers and less proctored OAs.) Your 650 clinical hours are in the last 3 'internship' courses and not in the 6 core courses or 7 FNP specialty courses (another difference from prelicensure that included required clinical hours for specific classes.) Sounds like there is a required 'clinical bootcamp' before you start your first internship course. Lastly, the Jbrn and WGU directly confirmed that students are responsible for finding their own APRN preceptors when the time comes. Your mentor can help you if you have problems but it's on the student to secure. I have a call with them early this week so if I hear anything else, I'll post it here!

awesome. I'll pm you.

Anyone in the new FNP program? Would love to connect and hear info!

Here to do the same. :) When did you graduate with your BSN? I am a WGU BSN grad from early 2019. Looking forward to more information and I reached out to their enrollment team as well.

For those who accepted the offer (congrats!) and started the residency in the Summer, how is it going? Any changes with COVID? (Are classes online, smaller groups, etc.) Anyone know if they are being more lenient with the grad timeline of having graduated within last 12 months? I graduated over 12 months ago but do not have any RN paid experience. It's a tough market for us (awesome) peds nurses! :)

How is the program going? I'm looking into it as well. Would love to hear more! :)

Last I talked to the recruiter they had no idea. Just told me to keep checking the website for updates. That was about 3 weeks ago.