TTUHSC FNP 2016

tbaughm · Oct 11, 2015

I finished my RN-BSN at TTUHSC in Dec 2009 and graduated in August from TWU with my MSN (FNP). If the Texas Tech program is similar to what it was a few years ago, you will be very well prepared for all the APA paper writing in graduate school. I don't know what area you live in or what kind of program you are looking for, but you should definitely look into UT and TWU FNP programs if you haven't already. Good luck.

ACNP-Ray · Oct 14, 2015

Ok so I know there's several threads out there similar to this one. First of all anyone here planning to apply for TT FNP program for spring 2016? Im doing my RN TO BSN through them and I'll be done in December 15', the application deadline is Feburary so I'll be done just in time if I plan to apply.
For those who are in their program
What has been your experience with the acceptance/ application process?
Would you say it's a good program?
Exactly how long is the program?
Any tips to getting a better chance of acceptance? I know I can get excellent references from physicians, CRNAs, and managers I work with. Is there a preference on those?
Im really interested in furthering my education to NP, Just not sure what schools to look into.
Any advice will help!
Thank you!

First I'd like to ask how long you've been an RN? I went through TT AG-ACNP program and all the NP students take the same courses until you get to your FNP 1,2,3 classes. We had a couple of students do exactly what your doing but they had not been RN's very long. One gal who was in my track only had about 6 months as an RN before she started the RN-BSN and then went right into the ACNP program the following semester. Long story short she still has not passed her boards to this day and we graduated Aug of '13. I don't know how she got into the program without any ICU/ER experience but it is what it is. I loved the program and for me writing papers was a breeze. The two hardest courses were Advanced pharm and Advanced patho. I actually put in more study time for those two courses than all the others combined. I had references from my CNO, a PhD, and a co-worker who had her MBA and they accepted me. Great group of instructors there but as I posted on another forum here, its all about what YOU put into it. If you can embrace the active adult learning style and don't want to be spoon fed then you will do fine there. If you need somebody to hold your hand while you're putting sutures into somebody then perhaps it's not the program you should look at. Good luck, but if you don't have a couple yrs experience I would hold off applying until you do....it will pay off

yvheflin · Oct 31, 2015

Tbaughm, I'm at TWU. I take advanced health assessment in the spring 2016. How was the course? I heard it's really hard.

Thanks for any input you may have

tbaughm · Nov 5, 2015

yvheflin,

Yes, it is a difficult course. Get organized from the beginning; it is a ****load to learn in one semester. It does really weed out the individuals not willing or able to put the time in, which helps with the group assignments in future semesters. :yes: