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 Pediatric Home Healthcare.

That's rough. I'm sorry you're going through that. My daughter is disabled, so I understand. I wish there was more I could do to help.

Linda

Specializes in Med Surg.

I'm more just mad that our school is not doing what they said they would do.  That's pretty much it.  I think people should just be aware before they invest in this program.  Thank you all for your offers of help.  I'm sure I'll figure it out.  

I agree I am just disappointed they are not living up to what they said. They told me they have never had a nurse have to delay graduation due to lack of a clinical site. I am questioning the honesty of this statement. It is good information to know so I don’t think they are going to help secure placement. Thank you. 

Try this opener for the phone script... this is what I used to do.

Hi this is XXX and your office has been approved by my facility for a preceptorship. I need to speak with the Dr to know how much the payment required is? This way u get to the Dr and the secretarty knows it is money related so won't brush u off. Once your in with the Dr. u can change the tone or work whatever angle u bring to the table. Just get er done. 

Let the Dr know that u represent your university and can direct other students in the area through this medical facility and bring a new stream of income to the office if your experience is 5 stars. Leverage urself and your experience to be a income stream for the office.

But if u cant get over the money...then I guess I would have to re-think the process. Sorry but I accepted it as part of "tuition" and most of the clinics now charge or u end up graduating later and later and later.

Can u answer me why your so opposed to paying?

I am not opposed to paying. I just think the University should be honest that you will have to pay your preceptor. I talked with the University many times before I started that I was concerned about finding a preceptor and every time they told me if I could not locate one they would as long as I was willing to drive. I think they should just say you will need to find your own preceptor so people don’t rely on the school as an option. I would be more than happy if someone had a recommendation in the Sacramento area that I had to pay for. 

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
51 minutes ago, KD44 said:

Try this opener for the phone script... this is what I used to do.

Hi this is XXX and your office has been approved by my facility for a preceptorship. I need to speak with the Dr to know how much the payment required is? This way u get to the Dr and the secretarty knows it is money related so won't brush u off. Once your in with the Dr. u can change the tone or work whatever angle u bring to the table. Just get er done. 

Let the Dr know that u represent your university and can direct other students in the area through this medical facility and bring a new stream of income to the office if your experience is 5 stars. Leverage urself and your experience to be a income stream for the office.

That's not a shabby idea. I take back what I said about you being snarky. That wasn't a very nice thing for me to say. I do genuinely apologize. It's really been bothering me. This really is a great idea. I will give it a try on Monday and let you know what they say.

Linda

don't sweat it Linda. I am a nurse-ish. Thick skin. And honestly Essiemarie, as nurses, our job description should be being lied to on a regular basis. It isn't the first time and will not be the last. I have... had a list of preceptors from my school in California. I will try to locate it this week and post it here. Sory I mentioned it before but life took over.

And u don't waste a tone of money or time with donuts or drivine. U call them ONLY....get ugly early and find out who want the dollars and who has openings for preceptors. It's efficinet. Time is money not just for them FOR YOU! Be selfish

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
On 2/7/2021 at 10:24 PM, KD44 said:

don't sweat it Linda. I am a nurse-ish. Thick skin. And honestly Essiemarie, as nurses, our job description should be being lied to on a regular basis. It isn't the first time and will not be the last. I have... had a list of preceptors from my school in California. I will try to locate it this week and post it here. Sory I mentioned it before but life took over.

I've learned a few things since meeting you. I am afraid to ask for a preceptor site. I stepped out of my comfort zone today. I contacted someone who has been saying they would precept me and send me the paperwork since November. I have followed up four times since that point. But today I decided to follow up again. I ended up talking to the office manager. The short story is that she got me my preceptor agreement in 10 minutes. The long story is that a couple of hours later I heard from the nurse practitioner and she apologized for taking so long to respond to me. I asked what day would be best next week to bring the office lunch. I know it's not what you did. But it was in keeping with my comfort zone I guess. So next week I am bringing the entire office Panera for lunch. And I have the signed agreement and all the other paperwork. So even though I doubted your approach, it definitely worked. I seem to have a lot to learn. So thank you for making me step outside of my comfort zone and stretch myself. You have some great advice that is worth listening to and I misjudged you and I'm sorry. 

Linda

 

Specializes in Peds-MCH.

Hi, I am interested in the FNP program at U.S. University. I have read all of your posts. However, I live in New York State. When I called the school, I was told that NYS does not allow clinical practices to be done in NYS, for this school. I would have to relocate to CT., NJ., or PA., to do my clinical practice. My question is, is any anyone else here in the FNP program, from NY? Thank you for any advice that you can offer. My email is: [email protected].

Specializes in Electrophysiology, Medical-Surgical ICU.
10 minutes ago, DanaDeR said:

Hi, I am interested in the FNP program at U.S. University. I have read all of your posts. However, I live in New York State. When I called the school, I was told that NYS does not allow clinical practices to be done in NYS, for this school. I would have to relocate to CT., NJ., or PA., to do my clinical practice. My question is, is any anyone else here in the FNP program, from NY? Thank you for any advice that you can offer. My email is: [email protected].

Hey I’m from NY (don’t live there anymore) but I do attend USU and they don’t accept students from that state. So like you said you would have to move to go to this school, think the school goes by whatever address you put as your home address.  NYS State is very strict on online NP programs I believe there is only like 5 distance learning programs approved for the state...Eastern Carolina, Frontier (I think they are actually waiting for their paperwork to renew so they are not currently accepting students from NY), Stony Brook, and I don’t remember the rest.  Hope this helps. 

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