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!

For USU,first you is okay.Second year put your two legs on the ground.It. Gets tougher.Good luck to everyone attending USU.It’s a great school.But be ready.

Joanne Ferrer said:

I just noticed this Info on USU site:

* The PostMaster's certificates are not currently CCNE-

accredited but will be reviewed in the College of Nursing and Health Science's next MSN accreditation cycle.

Do you know if any updates about the FNP certificate program accreditation ? I know the institute is wasc accredited. Not sure how/what  it affects if the certificate program itself is not accredited?

I also have the same concern. I am also looking for answer to this question.  I tried calling BON. Let's see 

I heard from an admissions rep who stated: 

The Cert Program for FNP just came out this year. It has to go through a full cycle, 16 months before CCNE can take a look at it and say yes it will be accredited or not. And all of our programs are Regionally Accredited through WASC.

with the money we’re paying I think I’d prefer to play it safe and choose an already nationally accredited program. Are you looking for programs in Scal specifically ? 

Not really,  but looking for nationally accredited program. 

Specializes in ER, Med/Surg.

Hey everyone! I was wondering if there are anyone here who is currently a student or has been a student at U.S. University Primary Care FNP Program? I have been interested in the program for some time. I would like to know your thoughts on the program. Is it worth going? How are the professors? Anything pertinent aspiring students might want to know? Thank you!

EthanRN97 said:

Hey everyone! I was wondering if there are anyone here who is currently a student or has been a student at U.S. University Primary Care FNP Program? I have been interested in the program for some time. I would like to know your thoughts on the program. Is it worth going? How are the professors? Anything pertinent aspiring students might want to know? Thank you!

Hi @EthanRN97 !

also searching up FNP schools planning to attend next Spring.
did you end up choosing this school?

Specializes in Pediatric Home Healthcare.
EthanRN97 said:

Hey everyone! I was wondering if there are anyone here who is currently a student or has been a student at U.S. University Primary Care FNP Program? I have been interested in the program for some time. I would like to know your thoughts on the program. Is it worth going? How are the professors? Anything pertinent aspiring students might want to know? Thank you!

I graduated from the program in February 2022 and sat for boards in April. I am just finishing my DNP now. No issues finding work. Most of the professors were great! It was worth attending, yes. I took Sarah Michelle for board review. I would recommend going through her course before doing your clinical. It's an affordable program. The first year you can work as usual. The second year will be intense but worth it. 

EthanRN97 said:

Hey everyone! I was wondering if there are anyone here who is currently a student or has been a student at U.S. University Primary Care FNP Program? I have been interested in the program for some time. I would like to know your thoughts on the program. Is it worth going? How are the professors? Anything pertinent aspiring students might want to know? Thank you!

I am currently in the program. Set to graduate in June. Overall it's what I expected. Almost all schools will be self-directed. You need to find your own clinical as well. Overall, the first year was not bad, one class at a time for eight weeks. You do all the theory and caring type classes, policy, etc..  Mostly discussions and paper writing. The second year- I'm just treading water; it's two classes and clinical rotations and all the meat and potatoes of the program. The second year it is hard if you are trying to work, have a family life and get your clinical hours in on top of 2 classes and studying. I went down to one day a week this term for working because of my clinical rotations and schedules. I needed to do clinicals three days a week, which are 12-hour days because of the holidays and some days I am available my preceptor will be out. Overall I am happy, most instructors are good, but you will have a few, like in undergrad, that frusterate you to no end. Best of luck!

LindaJC said:

I graduated from the program in February 2022 and sat for boards in April. I am just finishing my DNP now. No issues finding work. Most of the professors were great! It was worth attending, yes. I took Sarah Michelle for board review. I would recommend going through her course before doing your clinical. It's an affordable program. The first year you can work as usual. The second year will be intense but worth it. 

Hi @LindaJC 

thank you for your input!

how did you like their on campus intensives? was it informational? 

did they make students take advanced 3 P's altogether? really hope they give each of the 3P's 8 weeks since those are actually important core courses.. 

LindseyT99 said:

I am currently in the program. Set to graduate in June. Overall it's what I expected. Almost all schools will be self-directed. You need to find your own clinical as well. Overall, the first year was not bad, one class at a time for eight weeks. You do all the theory and caring type classes, policy, etc..  Mostly discussions and paper writing. The second year- I'm just treading water; it's two classes and clinical rotations and all the meat and potatoes of the program. The second year it is hard if you are trying to work, have a family life and get your clinical hours in on top of 2 classes and studying. I went down to one day a week this term for working because of my clinical rotations and schedules. I needed to do clinicals three days a week, which are 12-hour days because of the holidays and some days I am available my preceptor will be out. Overall I am happy, most instructors are good, but you will have a few, like in undergrad, that frusterate you to no end. Best of luck!

hi @LindseyT99

thank you for sharing! I'm really leaning towards USU, I'd like to finish and get my license and start working

how did you like the on campus intensives? did it prepare you enough for clinical? 

also wondering if they group the 3 P's classes to be taken altogether? 

jz137731 said:

hi @LindseyT99

thank you for sharing! I'm really leaning towards USU, I'd like to finish and get my license and start working

how did you like the on campus intensives? did it prepare you enough for clinical? 

also wondering if they group the 3 P's classes to be taken altogether? 

Your 3 p classes are each separate. They occur at about the one-year mark of the program. I enjoyed the 3 days intensive in Phoenix, You learn skills like sutures, women's exams, prostate exams, get all your tools, etc.. You only go once, and it's 3 days. I felt more confident going to clinical after I did the immersion. You don't do 2 classes together until after the 3 P and you start clinical. You have a course like normal and a clinical course. 

LindseyT99 said:

Your 3 p classes are each separate. They occur at about the one-year mark of the program. I enjoyed the 3 days intensive in Phoenix, You learn skills like sutures, women's exams, prostate exams, get all your tools, etc.. You only go once, and it's 3 days. I felt more confident going to clinical after I did the immersion. You don't do 2 classes together until after the 3 P and you start clinical. You have a course like normal and a clinical course. 

that's so nice to hear. almost every other FNP programs I looked into combine two of the three P's within 8 weeks and I really don't feel like that's enough to digest the content, especially when these classes are so important for our career. 

I read on here a comment saying they had actual patients for the health exams during the intensives, is that still true during your time in the school? 

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