United States University (USU) FNP

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Members are discussing their experiences and considerations regarding the U.S. University Primary Care FNP Program. Topics include enrollment process, payment plans, accreditation status, program intensity, clinical rotations, professors, and overall satisfaction with the program. Some members are seeking advice on choosing a nationally accredited program and the effectiveness of on-campus intensives in preparing for clinical practice.

Has anyone done this program? I'm looking into it and it seems great but there are hardly any updates reviews. Thanks!

Don’t be afraid to pursue being a FNP due to failure. MD’s kill between 250-440K annually in the US and it’s the 3rd leading cause of death in the US.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/02/22/medical-errors-third-leading-cause-of-death-in-america.html

Charting software and other tech advancements make a differential diagnosis much easier to come up with.

Plus as more states move to full autonomy there will be more and more jobs.

In some parts of California FNP are making less than RN. I have posted this and ads repeatedly on this site. Most RN make over 125k a year and the few ads for FNP are 99 - 120k. Sacramento has one of the worst np markets.

@CANURSE999 thats a bad example, and those doctors who do those things are fined and suspended. If you just want to be a NP and hope you dont kill anyone, than the job isnt for you.

Truthfully the pay for a RN or FNP (albeit making 125K a year) is not that great living in most parts of California and is definitely not enough to support a family on one salary. I doubt many individuals got into nursing because they thought there would be riches galore.

I believe this thread was created and expanded upon to have a deeper understanding of the USU program not to dissuade individuals from becoming FNP's. Honestly, some people might not be interested in the role of an FNP, they just want to have the MSN to promote within their respective organizations.

With regards to saturation, NP's are also listed number 6 on the fastest growing occupations occupational outlook on the BLS website. People will throw a lot of shade on your academic pursuits either because they are jealous, scared of a challenge, or quite frankly uninterested in the experience or attaining the education.

Truthfully, becoming an FNP might not be for everyone, but honestly it helped me get to the place I am right now and am thankful for the experience.

You will learn a ton during the clinical rotations, way more than any book from any University is going to teach you. Would it be cooler to have a MSN from UCLA or USC? Absolutely! But for individuals with families and individuals who do not want to spend 50K on an MSN, USU is a great option.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/fastest-growing.htm

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm

4 hours ago, irvine123 said:

@CANURSE999 thats a bad example, and those doctors who do those things are fined and suspended. If you just want to be a NP and hope you dont kill anyone, than the job isnt for you.

4 hours ago, bryanleo9 said:

In some parts of California FNP are making less than RN. I have posted this and ads repeatedly on this site. Most RN make over 125k a year and the few ads for FNP are 99 - 120k. Sacramento has one of the worst np markets.

4 hours ago, irvine123 said:

The NP sector is saturated in many parts of the US. And the pay is only a small amount more than an actual nurse who works in a critical unit, with any program, you have to find the preceptors. Understand why you want to do an NP, its much more responsibility, and if you are looking for easy schools, don't do it, because you will be the provider prescribing and diagnosing and could be making mistakes.

Whoever wants to join the FNP watsapp chat for October start date-just send me your phone number and i will add you to the group

On 8/9/2019 at 1:06 AM, SarahRNs said:

@mdhale and @china4mom email me your phone number to [email protected] so i can i add you to the watsapp group etc

Hey I’m starting too but in September. Can you all add me to the group??

On 7/11/2019 at 2:17 PM, kaursimr said:

@Jen del Rosario @Myesmin

Hi Jen & Myesmin,

I am Simran - hoping to start the FNP program at USU later this year. Would love to interact with you guys and hear about your experience so far at USU in FNP program.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

My email is [email protected]

Thank you

Hi I am interested to start in January 2020. I also want to hear about the program. I appreciate any information that you can share with me. Please email me at [email protected]. Thank you so much.

Could you add me in your FB group? I am doing either the Oct. or the Jan. class. Thank you!

Specializes in L&D OR/PACU.
On 8/9/2019 at 1:06 AM, SarahRNs said:

@mdhale and @china4mom email me your phone number to sros4568@gmail.com so i can i add you to the watsapp group etc

I’m emailing you too! Hoping to start 9/3 if all goes though but if not 10/29

1 hour ago, DZErika said:

I’m emailing you too! Hoping to start 9/3 if all goes though but if not 10/29

DZErika I’m looking to start the 9/3 too ?

Specializes in L&D OR/PACU.
11 hours ago, wickedliz said:

DZErika I’m looking to start the 9/3 too ?

So excited we’re all finding each other early !

On 8/10/2019 at 9:06 PM, SarahRNs said:

Whoever wants to join the FNP watsapp chat for October start date-just send me your phone number and i will add you to the group

Sarah can you email me plz! [email protected]

Specializes in CVICU, CT Transplant, Transplant ICU, CV Step down.

I’m supposed to start on 9/3. I’m so excited and nervous all at once. I love the feedback from previous students. I’m just happy to be starting this journey finally, good luck to everyone!!!!

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