University of Cincinnati Online FNP Program

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I am considering entering the online FNP program at the University of Cincinnati. I have a few questions about the program and I am wondering if there are any current UC students or alumni that can provide me with some feedback on the design and rigor of the program.

Specializes in NICU.

Congrats Tonya,

I attended commencement as well at UC on Saturday. My concentration in the program was family nurse practitioner. I am sooo glad it is over, and your right the program is doable for the disciplined, committed, and focused individual.

Congrats again, we did it!!! :yeah:

Go UC Bearcats c/o 2012!

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Congrats MSPRN01!

Can I ask how difficult was the job search? I'll also be starting in the FNP program as well. I'm also looking for suggestions when it comes to finding preceptors. So, please advise. :)

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Tonya: Congrats! You've certainly overcome more than most, so thanks for building my confidence a bit. What do you plan on doing with your FNP? Will you continue as Director of Nursing or practice as NP?

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Specializes in NICU.

ChubbyNDRN,

I actually haven't been consistently looking for employment. I am going to take my boards next month and continue to work PRN while I study. Thankfully, I had friends who were nurse practitioners and I created alliances (personal providers) in my first quarter for my other needs. In other words start lining preceptors up NOW. Ask friends, ask your current providers and then once you have verbal committments continue to check with your possible preceptors throughout the program (6 months before and then again 3 months before practicums begin).

By the way, always have a backup plan and keep an open mind...people can be fickle ;-)

UC did send me a list of preceptors previous students had used in my area, but they turned out to be dead end leads because most were midwives. However, I needed womens health, pediatric, and family practice providers.

I hope that helps...you will be fine as long as you plan early. Good luck!

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MSPRN01: Thanks! Great advice, and I am reaching out already. One big question though: does the program allow us to have preceptors that practice inpatient? I work in a big teaching facility, so lots of teachers. If they do allow inpatient clinicals, that would be great for me. Thanks again for your great advice!

PS: I'm sure you won't have trouble with boards and job hunting. Good luck and please keep us updated on how it goes!

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Specializes in NICU.

ChubbyNDRN,

I am not sure if you intend on focusing on the FNP route. I looked over my old paperwork and clinics either hospital or community-based are appropriate. If the hospital is affiliated with an urgent/primary care facility then that route would probably be your best bet, but you can always call the school to verify requirements for clinical sites.

Good luck!

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MSPRN01: Awesome! Thanks so much for your advice!

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hey tonya,

I'm looking into UC and wanted to ask a few questions concerning the NP track. [email protected] is my email address. shoot me an email to discuss the program if you don't mind. Thanks hope to hear from you :)

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I graduated from UC this year and the program was excellent. I went for Adult NP. Highly recommend.

Tonya

I'm looking into UC and wanted to ask a few questions concerning the NP track. [COLOR=#003366][email protected] is my email address. shoot me an email to discuss the program if you don't mind. Thanks hope to hear from you :)

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Hi- would love to speak with someone abt the FNP program there! keepitreal111 at gmail dot com thanks!

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Hi, congrats on ur completion of the program.

I am interested in applying to the adult/gero NP program at UC.

any advice on the program would be really helpful....

1. Were u able to manage a full time job attending the program online?

2. How many classes we u responsible to take full time?

3. How long does the program take to complete?

4. Did you feel you were prepared to work in the health field as a NP after completion of the program?

5. Was the entire program based on writing papers?? I dont mind writing papers but I dont want that to be the entire focus of my learning experience.

6. Any take away pointers you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

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Hi, congrats on ur completion of the program.

I am interested in applying to the adult/gero NP program at UC.*

any advice on the program would be really helpful....

1. Were u able to manage a full time job attending the program online?

2. How many classes we u responsible to take full time?

3. How long does the program take to complete?

4. Did you feel you were prepared to work in the health field as a NP after completion of the program?

5. Was the entire program based on writing papers?? I dont mind writing papers but I dont want that to be the entire focus of my learning experience.

6. Any take away pointers you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

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