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I used it. I only got one response, he agreed, but then right before the semester was about to start, he told me he could only give me 1 day per week! I felt it was $90 dollars wasted. Instead, I recommend you network in person at events for your local advanced practice nurses association. Reach out to previous preceptors, too. That's how I arranged my final practicum. Also, if your school uses Typhon, there's a directory on there. You can scroll through the sites in that directory to find places that have already assisted students at your school. It's so difficult, I know. Good luck!

I'm graduating in August, too and I feel the exact same way. Like someone else posted, I do think it's also some kind of anticipatory grief process contributing to it for me, at least. This has been my way of life for over 2 years. I'm worried about the future, practicing as a novice again, not being sure of what I want to do, and of course so worried about the boards. You aren't alone. My closest friends in my program feel the same way, too. Hang in there...we can do it!

Where are you thinking of applying? I'm in the online program at TAMU.

Thanks, and good luck to you, as well!

I was worried about it too, initially, but I am learning so much. Some professors have different methods. Most so far have done weekly videos to explain or review the content for the week, there are online discussion boards, online chat room sessions, lots of feedback, and professors are available by phone or e-mail if needed, and they've always responded quickly. It's more interactive than I thought it would be, actually. It is grad school, so you can't expect to be "spoon fed". I will have to go to B/CS several times for one of my courses spring semester. I'm not concerned at all that I'm not being well-prepared for what the future holds. Also, when we do have clinicals, professors will do a site visit to meet with you and your preceptor. The hardest part was making sure my computer was all set up, but they give you guidelines and the help desk was awesome with any problems I had. It's just about time management, since you pretty much have a week of content to do at a time. I have been out of school for over 15 years, so it took a few weeks at the beginning to get in the groove again, but the online thing is working well so far.

I started the online MSN-FNP Program at TAMU Bryan/College Station in January. It's a brand new program and I'm in the first cohort accepted. I feel like it's pretty robust, and yes, we have to find our own preceptors. I just recently secured my first one...for summer 2016 term, and am working on a lead for one I'll need for fall 2016. So, that's something you should be aware of that is a challenging factor of the program. I'm going part time, 6 hours per term, with one term being 8 I believe. I won't finish until August 2017, so still have a long way to go. As far as preceptors, don't let that deter you. I've had former coworkers go through different programs and they all had to find their own too, with little help from their school. I think that's the nature of the beast, unfortunately.