University of California, Davis (UC Davis) DNP-FNP

SkittlestheParrot, BSN, RN · Apr 12, 2023

I also was accepted, I have a coworker in the first cohort and she works full time with no issue. Don't know how it will be for the other 2 years.

jdwong · Apr 12, 2023

I was able to get in contact with a current student there who told me a number of people have left the inaugural cohort because it is completely disorganized. The person I spoke to had to drop to per diem and said for the next year with clinical rotations that they should be flexible with scheduling (at work) since no one in sure where they will be placed. She also told me that the current work load is 1x a week class, 10-12 assignments a week, lot of group work and reading. Also looks like they had to have their clinical semester this June pushed out until January. Unfortunately, I have to put in my schedule a month or so in advance and cannot change it easily.

Marstyle3 · Apr 12, 2023

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how can I get a hold of any of the students in the program to ask them a few questions? This is such a life changing decision that I want to make sure I'm doing the right thing.

SkittlestheParrot, BSN, RN · Apr 12, 2023

Huh that is interesting the two people we talked to have two very different experiences. I heard that at one point the cohort felt they had too many assignments, informed the SoN, then the school accommodated the students. My coworker is working full time with ease and does not have a very accommodating schedule. If you look at the DNP/FNP road map they provided during the webinar the clinical doesnt start until year 2, Winter semester.

In the webinar the school said we can email so we can get in touch with current students. I think I will do that as well to see other student's perspective on the experience. ?

MAH1212 · Apr 12, 2023

Does anyone know if the school provides the clinical placement/preceptors for the students? (many schools make the students responsible for finding their own)

jdwong · Apr 12, 2023

MAH1212 said:

Does anyone know if the school provides the clinical placement/preceptors for the students? (many schools make the students responsible for finding their own)

They do provide placement, but the current cohort has not been placed yet for them.

SkittlestheParrot said:

Huh that is interesting the two people we talked to have two very different experiences. I heard that at one point the cohort felt they had too many assignments, informed the SoN, then the school accommodated the students. My coworker is working full time with ease and does not have a very accommodating schedule. If you look at the DNP/FNP road map they provided during the webinar the clinical doesnt start until year 2, Winter semester.

In the webinar the school said we can email so we can get in touch with current students. I think I will do that as well to see other student's perspective on the experience. ?

I think initially they would have started under Summer semester Year 2 for clinical placements but SON most likely has changed it since they admitted the students.

Your friend must be an great student because even that workload sounds daunting to me, especially with how students she told me have dropped.

FrenchBulldogRN · May 15, 2023

Hi there,

UCD is still taking applications. I need to keep working my 8hr shifts x4. I am worried about the workload while working.

Did anyone accept or decline their offer due to their worry about this?

THANK YOU! Life changing decision and I am concerned about making a bad decision.

RNforcoffee · Mar 27

Hi there! I have also been accepted into the UCD DNP-FNP program and would love to hear from those who are in the program/completed the program. I currently work 3-12s. Is it possible to continue working this type of schedule during the program? Have you enjoyed the program? How have clinical placements been if you don't live in the Sacramento area?

Thanks so much!

Shannon

Marstyle3 · Mar 27

Hi. Currently in the program. About to finish my second year. If you're dedicated and focused enough you could keep working your 3/12s I would say until graduation. When you enter your second year you will have to go to clinic and do 160 hours per quarter. This program is very demanding. There is a lot of work and also several proctored exams.
long story short... yes you could work... only if you're focused and have excellent time management skills.

***clinical placement has been no issue. And this was one of the reasons why I chose this program.
good luck! I gotta say... I am very happy with my choice.

RNforcoffee · Mar 28

@Marstyle3,
Thank you so much for your reply, I really appreciate it! Would you be willing to connect to answer a few more questions? Are you currently working? Is anyone in the program living in the San Francisco area? Do you feel like you still have some time for self care, like exercise or cooking? Thanks again for your reply, it's been challenging finding people in the program to connect with. Really appreciate it!

Shannon

Marstyle3 · Mar 28

I do work. I work 3/8s in the OR. I am a mom and have a family as well. There is time to do everything as long as you're organized (this is quarter depending). Just take into consideration that some quarters are busier than others and sacrifices have to be made. It gets lonely and very very stressful at times. Sometimes I feel like a terrible mom for being so busy... but I remind myself that this is just for short period of time and that I will not be a student forever. I do have one classmate living in the city. Happy to say that I will be graduating next year in July!

RNforcoffee · Mar 28

Thank you again for your reply and insight. I really appreciate it and it's been very helpful! Last question LOL! Do you know if your classmate in the city has been able to do clinical's in SF? Or do you think they would be willing to connect with me and share their clinical experience?

Again, thank you so much!! And congratulations on almost being done!

Shannon