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I remember seeing posts re South University some time ago but have not seen any for a while. I am considering this school for my ANP. There are several pluses. They were doing some work on curriculum but will soon be accepting applications again. It is accredited by the CCNE. Is anyone else considering this school or have knowledge to share? I have spoken with them, and they have been very helpful. I also wonder if the school graduated from makes a real difference in getting hired. Barinbass

From the AACN website. Wanted to check on the fate of those NPs with MSNs if this goes through.

"Does implementation of the DNP mean advanced practice nurses will no longer be permitted to practice without a doctorate?"

"No, nurses with master's degrees will continue to practice in their current capacities. Recommendations are included in the Roadmap Task Force report on how to facilitate rapid transition to the DNP for master's-level nurses seeking this credential."

Some schools direct the potential student automatically to the DNP if seeking an NP. Others do not. You have to admit that if the student is in a BSN to DNP program, it will take longer and that means more money for the school. MSN is still the earned degree for NPs in many schools though. My present school has an RN- MSN program leading to NP, but no BSN is earned in the process. I checked that out before getting my RN-BSN. I wanted to get something out of my work and would not if I entered the RN-MSN program and did not finish. I will worry abt the DNP when that time comes. Who knows, they could change their minds in the 5 years between now and then. Barinbass

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I called South University to see if the new June 1st date for showing the curriculum for the

ANP program and for accepting appplictions for it was still on. They told me the ANP Program was still on hold and that they had no idea when it might be offered again. There goes that option. Maybe it's for the best. Barinbass

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I am attending South University Online to get my MSN. If anyone has graduated from this program please email me [email protected]. I am looking for some assistance and have some questions about certain assignments. If you are willing to help me I am willing to pay for face to face or online assistance. Thanks in advance.

Manny Johnson

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I'm also looking into this University for the ANP. Have the kinks been worked out? Anyone currentin the program or recently graduated? Also looking into George Town, Ballstate, and a couple others.

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Specializes in Adult Nurse Practitioner.

Paige23, I pm'd you on this.

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I am looking into South online FNP....is anyone taking classes there for NP or has graduated from there?

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The 2015 "deadline" is a recommendation. It is not a mandatory requirement. There is still a lot of discretion by the program directors to enforce the 2015 recommendation deadline. There will be plenty of programs still offering the MSN-FNP track after 2015. I know a school that will offer the program after 2015.

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I have been accepted and have been looking around on the school blackboard. I like everything I see. It is better than the blackboard I used before in undergrad.

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I have been accepted and have been looking around on the school blackboard. I like everything I see. It is better than the blackboard I used before in undergrad.

FreedomRN1.....I was just accepted too.....maybe we'll "see" each other. Good luck!

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How is it going so far? I am considering applying for the July start date? Let me know! Any help or comments would be appreciated! I am actually doing the Adult health NP on site in MIchigan at their campus. It is one day per week same day every week from 10am-6pm and the first year is all class room...2 classes every 11 weeks and then the second year is your capstone project and all of your clinicals.

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Hi, I just completed my NP app at SU. Fingers (and toes) crossed that I get accepted. Any feedback on the online program? My target start date is April.

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How is the program at South? I just talked to an advisor. They explained the program really well. Is online classes take up a lot of your time?

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