Reputable but fairly priced online FNP

[SlyFoxRN]

Hi everyone,

I'm an RN in California, just got my BSN recently and having trouble finding a job. I decided maybe I should just go straight on to my master's, but my local programs have wait lists and want experience. I'm looking for online programs but it's hard to navigate through the masses. Anyone know of a program that:

1. Is reputable - no for-profit or diploma mills.

2. Is fully online, though occasional campus visits are okay.

3. Is an MSN (not ready for DNP).

4. Does not require experience for admission or clinicals.

5. Is fairly priced.

6. Can be done full time in 2.5 years or less.

I've looked into many programs, but it seems the reputable ones are forcing 3+ year part time, and I would prefer full time. The reputable full time ones seem to cost an arm and a leg to attend. Any advice? The Indiana ones (ISU, USI, and BSU) all require part time now. The Alabama ones (UAB and USA) require experience. Frontier also wants experience. And anything over about 30K for the whole program is too much.

[curly65]

I have many friends that graduated from South University (about 4 of them finished, and about 6 are about to be finished with job offers), passed the boards and are working at this time. I do not see the negative, when you pass the boards and find a good job.

[delilahgirl]

I graduated from ISU last December and they do not force you to complete their program in 3 years, it is only suggested. There is no way around the clinical portion. That is 4 semesters. The 6 classes you take prior to starting the clinical classes can be taken in 2 semesters, meaning taking 3 in each semester. It just isn't what they recommend. It isn't impossible. It just depends on how disciplined you are and your other priorities. One thing about ISU is that some clinical classes are only offered at certain times, like in the summer they may only offer 2 of the 4 because they accept people for Fall or Spring placement. It would be a good idea to talk to an advisor to see when you can start clinicals according to when you start the program. It would probably be a good idea to speak to an advisor prior to starting any program because sometimes they are not up front with you about all of their policies within the program until after you are 1 or 2 semesters in (i.e. when they start talking to you about clinicals). The head of the FNP is very nice and knowledgeable and will guide you in the right direction. Also, it is fairly inexpensive for being an online out of state school (most students in my class lived outside of Indiana including me). Let me know if you have any other questions.

[2content4u]

Hello, I was just accepted into Indiana State University ARNP-Family program. I wanted to ask you some questions about the program. Thanks.