South University FNP MSN program???

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So did anyone or is anyone currently in the FNP or Adult NP online program at this time? I spoke to an admissions rep and was really impressed. The set up is nice with one course at a time, although was told you can talk to your advisor and sometimes layer your courses here and there as well (like an 11wk course with one 5.5 wk course) which I'd prefer to do to get done faster...since I did my ASN at Excelsior and am finishing my BSN I'm well used to online format courses and have my time down to a science. I was planning on beginning my application process now, so that in December we submit everything with the potential to start the first week of Feb 2014...anyone else??? Any thoughts???

Hi Jenny,

I would love to have that FB link if you can send it to me - [email protected] . Thank you.

I already applied- FNP program @ SU but still waiting for my college transcripts to be evaluated.I finished my BSN in Philippines many years ago. I hope I can start soon.

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I am finishing my BSN March 7 and should start the FNP program at SU. Is this program going to be a bunch of paper writing like the BSN or is there going to be exams and quizzes? I work 3 nights a week and was wondering if I double up on classes if it will be feasible with my work schedule.

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so far so good. I am about to start my clinicals. all a's so far. If there is something I don't like, I advocate for myself. I would say to do it!

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I doubled up on the first 6 courses. I am currently doubling up on the last 2 that i can double up on- pharm and adv physical assessment. I have taken ANP 1 and 2, research, patho, role of the adv nurse and something else...i forget

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Hi PrimaryCare,

I am not able to send you a PM for some reason, and it is against admin policy to post the link. If you would try and PM me. Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your post!

Jenny Hanna

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I have been talking to South for the past week. My only concern is that it is a regionally accredited school, not nationally accredited. So I would be limited to the states that would accept the education for employment. Has employment been an issue for graduates?

The accepted 18 credits from my MSN and said I could complete a post masters FNP in less than a year.

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Vengeance,

SU is regionally accredited by SACS-COC for the graduate program you're looking into. Graduating from a regionally accredited program does NOT mean you'd be limited to the states in said region.

SU is also nationally accredited by the CCNE for the program you're looking into. I'm surprised nobody at SU has corrected your assumption that South is not nationally accredited. Besides, SU provides specific State, Regional, and National accreditations for your program of interest under the program's page and selecting "Accreditation and Licensing".

As far as employment, once you complete the program and graduate, you need to pass a national certification exam (AANP or ANCC) in order for your state to license you as a FNP. Passing any of these national certification exams allows you to apply for licensure in any state you wish to practice. Just like with your RN license, you can endorse your APRN license to another state in case you wanna move -- Your RN program was regionally accredited too, and now that you're an RN you are not limited to only the States of your school's regional accreditation because once you passed your national certification exam (NCLEX) you can take your licence to any other state.

1. Regional accreditation does not mean you can only be employed in those states since after you graduate you have to pass a national certification exam.

2. SU is nationally accredited for your graduate program (by the CCNE).

Good luck!

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Hi EJN. What classes have you doubled up on ?

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Hey Tam,

I doubled up Theory (5.5 wks) during Patho (11 wks), then I went on to double APNI and APNII (5.5 wks ea.) during Research (11 wks), which I'm currently completing.

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I attend SU now. I am considering doubling up Nursing research with advanced nursing practice I and II. Is this too much to do?

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Specializes in ICU.

It depends. I work full time so I don't think I would have been able to do it. If I didn't have a job I would say yes it is definitely doable though.

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Hey Hope,

That's exactly what I'm doing right now! I'm entering W9 and W4 for Research and APNII -- This has been tough for me... and I'm doing this full-time (hence the doubling up). Just today (or yesterday) I had to work on an assignment (a ppt for APNII) all day Monday, through the night and I finished it late this morning at 6:00 am...

Like the other poster said, if you have a job, kids, etc. and do not need to rush through the program, consider perhaps doubling up APNI? or ideally, just take your time.

Sorry, but I gave you my most unvarnished opinion :) Good luck!

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