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???

I see, so you teach? What courses and for which degree? And which are tier #1 schools? I agree it depends on the "pickiness" of the instructor, because they are the one reading your papers, and giving the grade. I had taken classes in another college, and it was big in APA. My friend is in UCF, and is not only big in APA, also in how you send your papers, you get points deducted, if send it wrong. But it was amazing information you provided. I'm sure you made your research prior to start the classes at South, right? If you decided to leave South, what are your other choices?

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Thanks for sharing your experience! I will be applying soon, how long did it take you to complete the program? Were you working at all during the program? And do you mind me asking about how much you ended up spending approx? It says on the website 108K and 48 months? Does that sound right to you?

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So far there is only one class that has exams. There is 1 advanced physical assessment practicum and 4 clinical practicums. I have finished the advanced physical assessment practicum and the adult/geriatric practicum, and am starting women's health tomorrow. After this practicum I only have 2 practicum's left to graduate (July 7th, 2014). So far the only class that has had exams (a mid-term and final exam) was the advanced physical assessment practicum. The tests are taken online and are timed. All other classes require various written papers and projects weekly for grading.

The first year all of my books were digital. The second year this was not offered from the school. I purchased every book I can via Kindle from Amazon (Kindle program downloaded onto my computer and I-Pad). The search function is awesome when you are writing papers and are researching for specific information. It has saved me a ton of time.

Thanks for sharing your experience! I will be applying soon, how long did it take you to complete the program? Were you working at all during the program? And do you mind me asking about how much you ended up spending approx? It says on the website 108K and 48 months? Does that sound right to you?

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

I don't know about 108K...is that because you have to go through the entire program from start to finish since you do not have your BSN? I started in the MSN program at the end of March 2013 and will completing my ANP this December. If I want to do the FNP, it will be March 2015. Some students have been able to get it done a little easier by doubling up on classes, but I was only able to do that for 1 semester so I have shaved off 3 months.

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Specializes in Clinical Research Trials, Acute Care.

lhflanurse - First if it weren't for you I may have backed out of South University by now. I have talked with the academic counselor and everything sounded great; however after searching more about SU online I find a huge mix of reviews. I found some of your comments and you are very Positive - you sound like me and just very positive in general and believe that if you put in the work you can get it done.

This school appeals to me primarily because of my low GPA of 2.73 although my GPA in BSN school was a 4.0 in an online program. The other thing that appeals to me is the 5 week and 11 week courses (one at a time) I feel this would allow me to focus on one thing at a time.

My question for you pertains to the length of this program: I still would like to graduate in 2 years instead of the 2 years and 3 months. What would be required to shorten this to the two years? Also can you tell me what kind of time commitment the program requires for you so far? 20-30 hours How are you dividing up your study time throughout the week and did you work full time when you first started? I would really appreciate any answers- I am hopefully going to apply this week and start March 17th if accepted.

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

bulldurham6, If you are going for your FNP and can only take one class at a time, it will take you 2 years and 3 months. The only way to do it in 2 years is to double up along the way. With a lower GPA, they will probably not let you double classes until they can evaluate your progress. If you going for the adult NP, you can easily do it with one class at a time in 2 years.

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Specializes in Clinical Research Trials, Acute Care.

Thanks lhflanurse!

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Specializes in Clinical Research Trials, Acute Care.

lhflanurse - I have been accepted to the South University - FNP program. They ended up calculating my GPA at a 3.1. I'm really excited but nervous. :nailbiting:

Can you clarify that south uses a grading system and not pass/fail?

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

A = 90+

B = 80-89

must have at least a B to pass.

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lhflanurse - First if it weren't for you I may have backed out of South University by now. I have talked with the academic counselor and everything sounded great; however after searching more about SU online I find a huge mix of reviews. I found some of your comments and you are very Positive - you sound like me and just very positive in general and believe that if you put in the work you can get it done.

This school appeals to me primarily because of my low GPA of 2.73 although my GPA in BSN school was a 4.0 in an online program. The other thing that appeals to me is the 5 week and 11 week courses (one at a time) I feel this would allow me to focus on one thing at a time.

My question for you pertains to the length of this program: I still would like to graduate in 2 years instead of the 2 years and 3 months. What would be required to shorten this to the two years? Also can you tell me what kind of time commitment the program requires for you so far? 20-30 hours How are you dividing up your study time throughout the week and did you work full time when you first started? I would really appreciate any answers- I am hopefully going to apply this week and start March 17th if accepted.

I plan to start then too

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A = 90+

B = 80-89

must have at least a B to pass.

Were you able to work while in the program at all?

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Specializes in Clinical Research Trials, Acute Care.
I plan to start then too

Have you joined the orientation class yet?

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