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!

Specializes in operating room, surgical services.

Maybe it depends on where you live? Living in Southern California employers/preceptors are more concerned which school you attend. They prefer brick and mortar over online. However, I have been told that there reputation here for USU is better than other online schools. ?

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
10 minutes ago, stephadler82 said:

Maybe it depends on where you live? Living in Southern California employers/preceptors are more concerned which school you attend. They prefer brick and mortar over online. However, I have been told that there reputation here for USU is better than other online schools. ?

I would agree with that. There's a school in the state where I live that doesn't have the greatest reputation. For those attending the school from other states, there doesn't seem to be any issues. 

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.

Hi All, 

I am falling completely flat looking for practicum sites in Colorado. I live in Woodland Park which is outside of Colorado Springs. I thought I had my first rotation covered in Pueblo, but still have not heard back. I'm getting concerned at this point. Does anyone have a good template for an introduction letter for sites? Any ideas on smaller practices that might hire? The bigger medical practices here are tied into UC Denver and it makes it really tough to get anyone to listen. 

Thank you for any suggestions!

Linda

Hello and Happy New Year, 

I am still trying to find a list of preceptors in Sacramento. I am hoping to start the year off without having to keep worrying about securing a place. If anyone has a list or know anyone willing to be a preceptor in the greater Sacramento area please let me know. Thank you very much. 
 

Essie Marie 

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On 12/23/2020 at 6:51 AM, Nurse Natalia said:

I am starting the fourth class in the program and love it so far. I went to Aspen University for my BSN and its very similar. In fact, I think the Masters is actually more reasonable and less work than the BSN although they require a higher level of critical thinking which I appreciate. 

They also offer discounts for veterans and people who attended Aspen University which is their sister school. The only caveat is two states do not accept their credits which are New York and I believe Kentucky. But they are fully accredited both nationally and regionally. 

I don't get the stigma with online learning. I am so glad I did not pay $80k to go to a brick and mortar school that would be doing online classes regardless.  

You can apply for a New York State License after completing the program. The educational and clinical components are acceptable to New York. I graduated in August and I’m licensed in New York even before I passed my AANP certification Exam. 

I am interested in this program.  I am currently attending Aspen University (which is their sister school) for my BSN and was wondering how the program is.  My current BSN program is 3-5 classes per 8 week semester which include 2 discussion questions per class and an writing assignment.  Sometimes quizzes also.  The cost is reasonable from other schools I have been looking at.  Any feedback on the workload would be great!! Thanks in advance.  

Workload is doable, just may have to go part time with your job if you get overwhelmed. Keep in mind, with any program, you get what you put into it. Yes Aspen acquired USU  a year or two ago and I have heard students that completed both say they’re similar in format, don’t know how true that is. Your only allowed to take one course for the first year then the workload in the courses get more intense. It’s not a walk in the park but again it’s doable and the reward of being part of a select few that can diagnose, prescribe, manage and be labeled primary care provider is worth every struggle. 

Specializes in Med Surg.

Has anyone delayed their program due to no preceptors being available? I am supposed to be starting my second clinical rotation in March and haven't been able to secure anyone.  I feel like our school does not help us at all and I'm really frustrated.  Seems like they got rid of some of the COVID allowances recently too on specialty hours.  Anyways, feeling frustrated and even debating switching to MSN-Educator track.  

I was told they would find you a location if you could not. This is very disappointing.  What did the University say when you told them you didn’t have a location? 
 

Essie Marie

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
2 hours ago, EssieMarie said:

I was told they would find you a location if you could not. This is very disappointing.  What did the University say when you told them you didn’t have a location? 
 

Essie Marie

they just told me to keep looking. I finally found someone. Mardel, who is my office of field experience person, told me to contact preceptor tree or something like that. I just have real misgivings about paying a nurse practitioner to be my preceptor. They all had to have preceptors to become nurse practitioners. I don't understand where the disconnect comes in. I know with covid things are crazy and all of that. But come on. This is nursing family 101. 

Linda

Specializes in Med Surg.

Same here, they just keep looking. They have some form for you to fill out on maybes that they reach out to again but this has not proved useful.  They basically encourage you to reach out to everyone you know and keep calling.  This is kinda hard when you work and do school full time M-F 8-5.  I too right now am against paying for preceptors.  Its just all a huge disappointment to me at this time. 

Wow! I spoke with Mardell before I started the program and told her I was concerned about finding a preceptor. She promised me they would find one if I couldn’t. I talked to her again yesterday and she again said they would find one if I couldn’t. I am only in my second course but I moved during the pandemic and I don’t really know anyone where I live. I feel like I need to get something in writing stating they will find a preceptor if I cannot. I appreciate you sharing your experience. 

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