St. Thomas University, Miami - FNP Program

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Has anyone heard about the new St. Thomas University FNP program, Miami Gardens? Is it accredited? Anyone in the program?

flavia gomes said:

I just got accepted to FNP program at STUfor march 2025. Any comment about the program? I would appreciated 

Can someone tell me about how to find a preceptor? Does STU help us about it?

I would consider other options, and no - they do no help you find a preceptor. 

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STU does not help with preceptors. If you ask (MODERATOR EDIT OF NAME - PLEASE DO NOT POST IDENTIFYING INFO ABOUT OTHERS) she'll send you a list of preceptors that students have used in your area but that will be the extent of the help you receive. Be aware though that most all programs are the same format of "teach yourself and find your own preceptor" so be very wary of programs promising you the moon. The ones that really actually do help and/or pay preceptors are few and far between.

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Nurse67812 said:

I have 3 semesters left! I'll be done at the beginning of Dec. Starting my third clinical soon. Still going strong with no issues. So far 10/10. Summer semesters can be stressful during clinical to complete the 125 hours in a shortened timeframe, but the upside is 6 discussions vs. 8. So technically a little less workload there! 

well by this time that I write to you I hope you have graduated so I Congratulate you!

How do you feel about the program after finishing? did you ever have clinical site visits by the professor? I am currently starting the Summer and my first clinical site and am nervous for a visit.

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I've just been accepted to FNP and I am seeing so many mixed reviews. Would anyone who is currently in the program provide some insight I just want to make sure I am making the right decision. I begin my classes on June 26, but I am considering pursuing my education elsewhere based on what I'm reading. Any tips on studying would also be extremely helpful. I look forward to hearing from you all.

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AVOID THIS PROGRAM. Many students are being forced to change from FNP to another misc masters program just to graduate with something because of the APEA exit exam. Meaning all their clinical hours were wasted. DO NOT do this program. 

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I graduated the program and passed my boards last year. Two of my friends just graduated this year, one already passed boards the other testing in July. I would say the program requires some work but it's definitely doable. 

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Nurse67812 said:

AVOID THIS PROGRAM. Many students are being forced to change from FNP to another misc masters program just to graduate with something because of the APEA exit exam. Meaning all their clinical hours were wasted. DO NOT do this program. 

Wait, what? How is that possible? I don't understand how a full MSN plus all those extra terms and serving your 500+ hours of clinical time can result in less than what you paid for. Did they give refunds? The AANP and ANCC don't say you have to pass an exit exam in order to take their board exams. That is so awful. So much time and money wasted!

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Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

Hello everyone I know this post is very old but just came across it. I am considering this program just submitted an application lastnight I am interested in doing the MSN to FNP program any insight will be great. I unfortunately a mom of 3 and working FT as a RN on Med Surg so I can stop working. But how is the balance of work school etc? Do you feel like the program gave you everything you needed to be successful ? And much more. What books etc /. Resources will I need? also how was it  like finding a preceptor ? I will love some honest opinions. Before I proceeded further. I can be emailed or FB friends etc Please any advice will help Thank you. 
 

@ringtail  @Kerry-love 

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Specializes in Psychiatric/mental/behavioral/substance abuse.

Hello all,

As a graduate of STU MSN PMHNP program it is extremely tough but not impossible. I did it while travel nursing, pregnant, took a semester off, and even failed a course.  How've a great friend of mine was not add successful and failed our of the program their very last class of the program after all clinical hours were completed and only received a general MSN after fighting tooth and nail. 

I say all of this to say each program has its set backs and no one program is perfect. Just get in and press on. 

 

Best of luck,

Verkeitta Jones, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC 

Owner & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Vera's Loving Hands, LLC

 

📞 (407) 598-4888

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Specializes in Critical Care Jurse.

Have a good evening thank you so much for your kind response. That gives me a little bit of comfort. I just was trying to see if the school is great. I see that they do two classes every seven weeks which is pretty accelerated. I just don't know if I will be able to manage all that along with being able to work full-time and manage my children the youngest being one how was your program as far as the resources and things that you received do you happen to have any Students Information or sources that you've used? Is it OK if I email you with the information that you left thank you so much.

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Please note that if tou have time, you can do part time and its 1 class every 6-7weeks and I cant stress this enough, you have to be OK with teaching yourself. I jsut finished this week and the 2 classes got me through quickly but it was hard. The material that they tell you to study is never on the test but you have APEA which has amazing learning resources. APEA is a good supplement to any study material you have. FNP master and Meria Leik also helped in mastering content

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