Recently met a FNP grad from Chamberlain

[raindrop]

Who said it took her 6 months to find a job after passing boards despite her years and years of experience as a travel nurse at top-notch hospitals around the country, not to mention, she had certifications in 3 different specialties. She said it absolutely had to do with employers frowning on Chamberlain. I guess this is something to consider before pursuing a degree from this college. Anyone else have any problems?

[renzlao, MSN, APRN]

I'm with USC at present. It's not really 100% online. We have both recorded lectures we have to finish with corresponding textbook reads, we have assignments every week too. We meet once a week on virtual classroom for the live session where we discuss concepts. Sometimes it's difficult Because Professor just pick you randomly and ask you to talk about certain concepts you may not be familiar with. We meet in campus 2x. For our clinicals, We meet with instructors once a week as well to discuss our learning and if we are meeting objectives. There are only 10 of us in every virtual classroom.

[Dodongo, APRN, NP]

I think the argument is more for profit school vs not for profit. There are good online programs if they at least require campus visits and such.

For profit schools usually end up taking those who 1. do not want to put real work into his or her education or 2. those who have poor academic track record and did not get in anywhere else.

Both pathways into for profits lead to very often (with exception) poor providers and cast a dark veil over the NP profession.

I wouldnt let somebody from a for profit touch me, my family members, friends, or even worst enemy. If you are going to be diagnosing and prescribing please go to a real school, not a degree mill. The NP education is abbreviated enough, it should not be watered down even more.

If you think you are the exception then you are probably not.

Dunning kruger

I realize it hurts the feelings of those attending these schools

BUT

this is true...

[Dodongo, APRN, NP]

To contribute in a meaningful way to this post - my health care system absolutely cares which program was attended. I have spoken with the medical director and she is extremely selective and biased against for-profit/100% online programs (as am I if we're being candid). My state and specific area has multiple B&M programs (both on campus and hybrid) so employers have the luxury of being selective.

Like pre-lift said, if you are attending one of the programs where you just sign-up and pay the fee - there's a reason, and it's not because you really want to attend that program. It's because you couldn't get into a better program or you're lazy and want the quick/easy route. Plain and simple.

[BostonFNP, APRN]

I was honestly suprised to hear about her struggles. If I were the hiring manager, I wouldn't care which school. Afterall, we all take the same boards. I'd be focusing in on nursing experience and certs. There is no way I'd hire a Yale grad with 2 years of bedside over a Chamberlain grad with 10 years.

There is a huge difference between the education you get at the graduate level at Yale and at Chamberlain. The amount of nursing experience is really irrelevant when comparing quality graduate programs to non-quality programs.

[Dodongo, APRN, NP]

There is a huge difference between the education you get at the graduate level at Yale and at Chamberlain. The amount of nursing experience is really irrelevant when comparing quality graduate programs to non-quality programs.

All the prior nursing experience in the world doesn't make up for poor quality training as an NP. The ideal model (IMO) is 2-5 years of applicable/relevant RN experience and then attending a reputable, not for profit, B&M (hybrid programs are perfectly fine) NP program. One that has actual lectures, required time on campus for skills, proctored exams, strict clinical experiences/requirements and verifies all clinical preceptors, etc.

[kwright8706]

I know two graduates from Chamberlain's FNP program that had jobs within 3 months of graduating. The ease of employment could also vary from city to city