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There is a one time purchase for a software program called "Remote Proctor Now". This will be good for your entire journey through the program and is around $350. Exams are scheduled on a particular day of the week for a given class and you'll have 24 hours to complete it. You'll need a computer with a camera and microphone.

I'm in the dual role tract and at the halfway point through the program. We've got a great FB group for our cohort and many of the classes have specific FB groups too. They've been an invaluable resource thus far. Good luck getting in! I like the program but have my gripes which I'm sure would hold true with any online program. You'll also have to make 2 trips to the campus for skills intensives, one each summer. Each session is just 2 days long and focuses on specific skills for FNP and ACNP. No grade, low stress, and great to meet your cohorts. My email is [email protected] if you have any questions.

No lecture. Mostly reading assignments but there's been some powerpoints and some forum discussions. There are active FB groups for the classes I'm in which has been helpful with peer suppot. Youtube channels such as Khan academy have been great resource as well for pathophys. I'm just into the first semester so I'm not sure if this will be representative of future classes.

49 y/o male. 3.9 GPA, 20+ years nursing experience in ICU, ER, and flight nursing. I am in the dual role tract.

I am just a month into the first semester and so far I have no complaints. A lot of studying and writing but has been manageable so far working full time. No issues with the way the school is doing things either.

I believe you just upload your existing CV but if you're referring to how my CV is constructed it would be a bullet point format.

I just started the program a few weeks ago. I submitted a fairly lengthy CV as part of my application.

Job satisfaction?

Thanks for the info on Macbooks. If you don't mind sharing, what were your thoughts on the program? Workload? Relevance of what you learned? Tons of paper writing throughout the entire curriculum? Thanks! Mike

Not an NP yet but I start the dual role, acute/fnp, at USA in January. I noticed in your sig line that you're a NP...how would you answer your questions? I've got a great job as a flight nurse/EMT-P at a University based system, paid well, and question whether I'm making the right decision doing NP school.

Just curious.... Has anyone received the acceptance letter from the office of admissions containing the student ID# and email info yet?

I was accepted for the Spring 2017 cohort in the dual role NP. Any others doing this track?

Likewise, I've seen some physicians that fail to meet the "intellectually gifted" category. I'm not sure job titles or the ability to perform "meaningful interventions" infer intelligence. In fact, you could train a monkey to perform meaningful interventions. The degree of understanding behind those interventions is what matters and that doesn't require an advanced practice degree.

I think it is what you make it. If you wanted to be an ICU RN that focused on the completion of mindless tasks and following very specific instructions, you could do that. You could also be the RN who takes the opportunity to learn and educate themselves well beyond that level and become an expert clinician in that unit who understands and has insight into the medical model of care being provided. To make such a blanket statement otherwise is a rather foolish assumption.

This is a bit concerning. I'm currently a flight nurse in a program based at a large hospital in MI. I enjoy a lot of autonomy and do love my job but was planning on doing the NP program for future options or maybe sideline work. Because of my length of service, I'm at the top of the pay scale which is over 100K/yr. Your post make me wonder if I should even pursue this. I'd hate to pay for it and find out there's not much for jobs and the pay is less than what I'm making now!

From what I've read, it'll be 8-10 weeks from the admission deadline date (3/15) before they let you know. Good luck and let us know how it works out. I applied for the spring 2017 so I'd love to hear how that first semester goes if you get in. What's your background and plans?

You don't need to be "certified" to be a flight nurse, although there is the CFRN (Certified Flight Registered Nurse) certification you can get, much like CCRN or CEN. Not all flight programs are alike and the requirements for each particular program will usually reflect this. Some will require ICU time while other may not. If you're looking for something local where you currently live, find the nearest program and talk to them about what it would take for you to be eligible. If you're willing to relocate, watch flightweb.com as mentioned above for jobs and see what the requirements will be. The experience you have will great for some programs and a good base but insufficient for others...just depends on the program.

You'd make a very good candidate at my program with just a few things. We require 5 years nursing experience but your mix of ED, ICU, and Peds is perfect. We require all flight nurses to be paramedics but you can be hired with an EMT-B...you'd then have to get the medic within a year but there are bridge programs that make this doable. Getting both your CCRN and CEN would look great. Your weight could be an issue but that depends on the service you hope to work for. I'm 6'3 and 230 and there's a couple of guys bigger than me. We fly an EC155 so it's not really an issue but for other airframes, weight will be an issue. This is for a hospital based service in Michigan. As I'm sure your aware, other programs will have different requirements. Check flightweb.com for job postings if you're willing to relocate. If you have your heart set on a local program go knock on their door and ask questions of the crews. Most are proud of what they do and would likely share info to help you figure out what you'd need for their program. Plus, they'll get to know you which might be beneficial when they have a job opening.

I missed the 3/15 deadline because my transcripts didn't make it to NursingCAS in time I applied for the spring 2017 but I'm seriously considering the Spring Arbor FNP program because I can start this July. I could always get the acute care cert later if I end up needing/wanting it. My backgroup is ICU, ER and flight nursing for the last 15 years. I really like critical care and ER so hopefully I can find something along those lines with the FNP. Best of luck on your admission!

I am hoping to make the Fall 2016 deadline for the Dual Role NP but will likely be Spring 2017. Would love to hear feedback from current students about their experiences and about how much paper writing is involved. The older post above mentions 5-6 papers a week at 7-10 pages...that seems like a lot?