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Thank you for your response!

Hi Gollehon2016. Have you joined the Facebook group for the May2016 Cohort. That is a must. How was orientation? I have not done that part yet. Charr_12, congratulations! There is also a fb page for May2016 with the bridge which means your FNP start date is in Sept I think.

Alisha & Blessed Nurs, I called Friday April 8 and the information I recieved was they will begin reviewing in 2 weeks.

Desertsky These are my EXACT concern. I actually like the idea of live classes and being able to ask questions and hear questions asked... However it limits your flexibility. Yet still, the cost of the program is something I can't seem to wrap my mind around. I ask the question: Do I really want 60K worth of debt? That question is usually followed by Do I want to stress out about trying to find a clinical preceptor? Simmons does all that for you. I don't know what I will do. Ultimately my education is of utmost importance. I don't want to shell out 60K, but if I havd to I will.

I have applied to Samford and I am already accepted into another FNP program. Still waiting to hear back from Samford. I always look at different FNP program's curriculum... I noticed Samford's program requires students to take Advanced Health Assessment, Advanced Pathophysiology and Physiology AND Advanced Pharmacology all together and in the first semester as it seems most schools separate those classes. Hopefully previous students can shed some light on how it is possible to cover a wealth of info in just one semester. Did it seem like a weed-out semester? Were study groups your saving grace? What kind of support did you recieve from the instructors? When you start grad school, you want tomake sure you are making a good investment so any insight previous students can provide would be greatly appreciated!

That makes a world of difference. I'm trying to decide if that ( clinical placement) is worth the extra $30,000 in tuition. Also found the below article. I am torn between Simmons and my Alma Mater which has a very good program as well, but is half the cost. U.S. News & World Report Ranks Nursing@Simmons Among Nation's Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs

Do you guys know if they do clinical placements for their students?

Congratulations!!!! :)

I'm just now seeing your comment lenadee. Thank you so much for you response!!

I'm going to start using that when I talk to my patients..

Thank You! Nursing@Simmons is what I'm referring to.

Hello everyone! I am hoping to start the Samford FNP track this fall. I just wanted to receive feedback on the program. Any tips or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. I apologize for the errors in the previous post. Look forward to hearing from you soon!

Hello my fellow nurses!, ROLL CALL: Has anyone applied or considered applying to Simmons for a May start date? If so, where are you from?! I have applied and I haven't heard anything yet. I would love to hear from you!

Hello everyone! I am hoping to start at Samford FNP track this fall, which means I'll be a grafuating class behind you. How are you guys liking the program thus far and is thete any advice you could offer?

Also, can any of the students offer input for how you secured your preceptor? Dis Samford provide a list, or did you do your own networking?

Oh ok, well that is positive news! I'm still playing the waiting game. I think I marked my preferred start date on my application. At any rate, I guess I will know for sure in a few weeks..

Understood. Thank you for the heads up. Is it as rigorous as you anticipated and are you working while in the program? Thanks for your input!

HEllo all! I am still waiting on acceptance into the program. Thiambu, have you already received an offer letter for May?

Hello everyone! I know this thread is sort of dared, but I just wanted to get some feedback on how the program is going? Any advice for those of us who are hoping to start soon? Also exactly how many trips did you make to the campus and for how long? Any info would be appreciated!

I am applying for Fall 2016 for DNP but only because I have the time/opporutnity, not because it will change anything I currently do as a FNP. You see, this seems to be the general consensus. It's almost as if people are going for their DNP typically to earn more letters/credentials. Not necessarily because it contributes to their practice in any way. I'm just trying to decide if I really want to do that... The main reason why I am leaning towards it is because it seems later on down the road, this will be a requirement. Everyone who is not prepared at the doctorate level will probably have to go back or be "grandfathered" in. I just wanted to hear from NP's themselves, what are the specific benefits they see in returning for their doctorate degree other than additional letters, credentials and prestige of being called "doctor"... Especially if they feel they have learned all they need to know to do their jobs adequately.

The title is prob a bit misleading. It should probably read APNP/ NP vs DNP.

Hello all! I have applied to several FNP schools and currently waiting on admission. I am seriously considering going for RN to DNP. I work in an environment where there are a lot of nurse practitioners and mostly all of them say they will not be returning for their doctorate degree. The general argument is that it is "unnecessary ". So I wanted to hear from other people who are currently going through or have completed their NP program. Will you be returning for your doctorate? Why or Why not? Also, did you feel prepared to take on your role as an advanced practice nurse? Or did you think to yourself "I don't know enough, I need to go back to school"?

I was told we wouldn't find out until after April 1, but nothing specific. I did not take the GRE and I have 6 years experience. I would hope their final decisions are based on the candidate as a whole and not one single criterion. If that is the case, someone with 1 year experience could be accepted over someone with 6 years experience. Samford is a great school, For our own sakes, I hope we get accepted! Waiting is tough, but it won't be for very much longer. We will soon find out our fate! Lol

I am!!!! I'm not sure if I'll be accepted, but I'm praying! Best wishes to you!