Spring Arbor University in Michigan - FNP

[HeartofNursing20]

Hello,

Does anyone here have experience with the FNP program at Spring Arbor University in Michigan. If so, can you please tell me how your experience was? Thank you.

[OncRN15]

I am currently 1/2 way through the MSN FNP program at SAU. I would say my experience has been unimpressive. 

pros:

- 7 week courses

- courses are VERY easy in my opinion- almost too easy. if you turn the assignment and meet all the requirements you get 100%

- name recognition in michigan 

and thats pretty much where it ends.

cons:

- Nursing office is unorganized, unresponsive, and very rude to students. 

- This school does not set up your clinical sites for you (but most online schools don't) this is a huge stressor for many students. 

- Classes DO NOT prepare you for the boards. Everything I've learned has been self-directed. Homework is just "busy work" and doesn't teach you anything except how to write a proper APA paper.

- cost. it's about mid-range but I still find it far overpriced for their lack of assistance in setting up sites. honestly, I feel like I am just writing them a check to mail me a diploma. 

I would only recommend this school if you are an excellent, self-motivated, and self-directed learner, because you will be teaching yourself everything for the boards and clinicals. And beware that hospital systems (at least in my area) don't recognize Spring Arbor as an affiliated school, so finding a clinical placement is nearly impossible.