United States University (USU) FNP

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

On 1/13/2020 at 9:35 AM, sue 32 said:

Hi ! I am looking to start in March 2020! How was the application process?

I am looking to start in March 2020 also. I inquired online, got an email from an enrollment advisor who has been great helping me along the way. I just got an email that they received my BSN school transcripts and that I was accepted.

Specializes in RN.

Would love to hear from someone who graduated from the FNP program who is actually working in the field. Was it difficult to find a job and was difficult to find a job graduating from a lesser known University. I am interested but want to make sure its a "worth while adventure" and not one I'm going to regret. Any feed back please!

Thank you

Specializes in PreOp/PACU/Endo.

I have not attended that school. I am thinking about it. but waiting for WGU to tell out their FNP program. They say Spring 2020, if that's the case I will go there, if not USU will be where i go! And, for what it's worth, no one cares where you get your degree from. A license is a license. Most of what we learn will be during rotations

The online representative on USU's website said I need active California RN license to apply. I have looked their website and read everything but I can't find that info. I also read some people here that are from other states. Do I really need California license?

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.

I'm not sure about that. When did you get your license? I'm in Colorado, but I'm part of the compact so my license is valid in several States.

I have compact license as well but the advisor said I need California license. Are you currently attending USU?

40 minutes ago, kjd0398 said:

The online representative on USU's website said I need active California RN license to apply. I have looked their website and read everything but I can't find that info. I also read some people here that are from other states. Do I really need California license?

Do you currently live in California? You do need a valid RN license and BSN to apply.

I live in Alabama. I have a compact state RN license and have BSN.

On 1/14/2020 at 9:35 AM, jlandlynn said:

Hello All,

I am moving and looking to transfer to another school for my FNP. I need to attend a school that will allow me to do clinical in other states. I am currently looking into USU's program. Looking for any pros/cons, and tips to those who are or have attended.

Thanks in advance,

Jess

Hi,

For the cons:

1.Everything is online thus you will have to be resourceful when it comes to studying. If you get confused with the system, you gotta find a way to learn or know that system. I even had to ask the doctors at work. Lol

2. You will have to find your own preceptors. USU gives you a list of clinics that have been used by previous students. So you can always use that.

Pros:

1. You can still work while in school

2. Immersion is just 1x [4 days] unlike my time [had to go back 2x]

3. You have atleast a few days to do your homework before it's due.

Finished in Sept 2019, passed the AANP board exam on January 2020 the first time. I always believe that you will learn through experience [it will take a few years to be comfortable] and for me, big or small schools don't matter. You gotta love what you do and gotta have the heart to do it.

Goodluck to you!

14 minutes ago, kjd0398 said:

I live in Alabama. I have a compact state RN license and have BSN.

That is weird. I would ask to speak to someone else. As long as Alabama is not on the list of states that are ineligible to attend (like New york), I see no problem here.

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
28 minutes ago, kjd0398 said:

I live in Alabama. I have a compact state RN license and have BSN.

That doesn't make sense. Ask for Valerie Mada. She is great.

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
3 hours ago, kjd0398 said:

I have compact license as well but the advisor said I need California license. Are you currently attending USU?

I missed this question. I started in the January cohort and did the first week of work. I had a less than pleasant experience in a somewhat minor way and put my education on hold. I'm now enrolled in the March cohort.

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