Purdue Global Exceltrack??!

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Hey everyone,

I'm thinking about going to Purdue Global for my RN-BSN and then matriculating into the ACNP program they offer, part of which is offered in the Exceltrack format. This format is similar to that of WGU or Capella University, competency based, pay per 10 weeks, take as many classes as you want, etc...I'm really hoping to get some feedback from really anyone who has gone to Purdue Global for any nursing program as I know really nothing about the school other then what admissions has told me and from their official website... and it's been very hard to find information on them from actual students specific to nursing. All I could find was an FNP facebook group but it's private.

If anyone knows anything about the school or if you are a student...how long it took you to finish the RN-BSN Exceltrack or MSN Exceltrack....I would GREATLY appreciate it thank you in advance

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Specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care, Surgery.

Hello,

I completed the RN-BSN program (exceltrack) and currently in the MSN-FNP program (exceltrack). The coursework is manageable with full time work and the ability to go at your own pace is a massive bonus. I had quite a bit of transfer credits into the RN-BSN but I finished it under a year.. The MSN is only Exceltrack for the core courses, 6 total .. The rest, which are specialty courses (FNP) are regular pace. 2 courses per 10 weeks and a total of 12.

That being said.. you have 6 courses at exceltrack, then you have 12 courses 2 per 10 weeks, so its a 60 weeks of school plus a week break between. So the fastest you can finish the program is 6 core classes (exceltrack) + 66 weeks (specialty courses & breaks).

Also, the courses are very paper writing heavy.. APA guidelines for every paper.

I am happy I went with Purdue Global. I wanted something I could speed up or slow down and it is affordable.

Hope this helps.

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Do you have any sense of what type of reputation it has? I know Purdue is a decent school overall but I'm not sure about this exceltrack stuff. It smells a little fishy to me.

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Did you end up starting the BSN program? I’m interested as well but can’t seem to find too much info.

What is the capstone course like?

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hi KGE,

I did not. I went with WGU as it was a much more affordable option IMO! Took me about four months to complete.

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Can someone who attended Purdue Global FNP Program call me?

Gina 954.798.3035

trying to get more info prior to paying.

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Can someone who attended Purdue Global FNP Program call me?

Gina 954.798.3035

trying to get more info prior to paying.

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On 2/13/2019 at 7:10 PM, DCNP said:

I completed the RN-BSN program (exceltrack) and currently in the MSN-FNP program (exceltrack). The coursework is manageable with full time work and the ability to go at your own pace is a massive bonus. I had quite a bit of transfer credits into the RN-BSN but I finished it under a year..

Hi, I'm looking into Purdue Global RN-BSN Exceltrack and was curious to know if you think it's possible to complete this program in 4-5 months? I should have a lot of transfer credits and believe I would only need to focus on the nursing core classes. Would like to hear your thoughts.

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On 2/13/2019 at 10:10 PM, DCNP said:

Hello,

I completed the RN-BSN program (exceltrack) and currently in the MSN-FNP program (exceltrack). The coursework is manageable with full time work and the ability to go at your own pace is a massive bonus. I had quite a bit of transfer credits into the RN-BSN but I finished it under a year.. The MSN is only Exceltrack for the core courses, 6 total .. The rest, which are specialty courses (FNP) are regular pace. 2 courses per 10 weeks and a total of 12.

That being said.. you have 6 courses at exceltrack, then you have 12 courses 2 per 10 weeks, so its a 60 weeks of school plus a week break between. So the fastest you can finish the program is 6 core classes (exceltrack) + 66 weeks (specialty courses & breaks).

Also, the courses are very paper writing heavy.. APA guidelines for every paper.

I am happy I went with Purdue Global. I wanted something I could speed up or slow down and it is affordable.

Hope this helps.

hey, is it hard getting a job having gone to Perdue do people look at the degree differently  when it is 100% online. how are ypu matriculating through the program.

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Specializes in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Urgent Care, Surgery.

Sorry I’ve been off this site for quite some time..

I finished the BSN & MSN-FNP through Purdue Global. I passed the AANP board exam immediately afterwards. Personally the program was great for me. I previously had a background prior to attending, so to me, the information wasn’t too strenuous. However, I have had colleagues struggle with the board and some courses. 
 

if you are able to study, do the work that is asked, and are pretty decent at online learning you should do fine in this program.. if you need a lot of direction, I’d suggest going to a brick and mortar school. The flexibility in this program is what I was looking for.

during your clinicals, choose locations that will challenge you and make you work . Don’t get short changed by choosing easy rotations, you’ll regret it when you get into practice.  

lastly, I have not had an issue getting a job or job offers. Haven’t had anyone directly bring down the school because it’s online, but I’m sure that exists.  
 

Main thing, pass your board, feel confident and have a good bedside manner and most employers will feel confident in hiring you.

Hope this helps. 

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thank you sooo much. I appreciate this I've been looking for someone who went through the program to weed out the bad reviews and be straight forward. 

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Hello everyone!

 

Is there a video/ lecture component to the program, or mostly all reading? 

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