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I was looking into the University of Central Missouri's online MSN program. Has anyone attended the program or is familiar with it? The only thing that worries me is that it is a focus in rural health nursing and I wonder if that really matters...

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Hi,

I attend the program, under the nurse educator focus. It's been a really good program, and I definitely feel prepared to teach. I will graduate in the next couple of semesters. Although I have many good things to say about the program, they have recently had curriculum revisions and are doing away with a research project requirement. I think that this could be harmful to students who want to go on to gain their doctorates (DNP or PhD) because one's research is a topic on all of these program's applications. However, if you are just wanting to earn your master's in either track (NE or FNP), I don't think the rural focus really matters. Many programs claim to have an area of interest and may require a class or two on that interest. There was one rural nursing core course for this program, but the curricular changes did away with this course and added something with a broader focus. Either way, you are still eligible to sit for your FNP certification (if that's your track) or teach with a masters (just remember that to gain a tenure position in a college, you have to go on for your doctorates).

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Thanks for responding! I am not too concerned about the research project because I don't want to go on to get my doctorate. Do you like the program...is it doable while working full-time? Why did you choose this program...do you want to do something in rural nursing? I'm just afraid if that's where I go, the rural focus will hold me back. I am looking at Benedictine, which is much more expensive, but I really like their program from the looks of it.

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I love the program, and it is definitely doable working full time. It is part-time only, and they will only allow you to take 2 classes at a time. There is usually one assignment due in each class per week, but each assignment does require a good bit of reading, and at times class discussion. Each class also has 1-2 projects due a semester (some you have to do with classmates) but the professors will give you a few assignment free weeks so that you have time to complete the project. Are you wanting to do FNP or NE?? I really don't think the rural focus will hold you back in either case. Schools of nursing just want someone with at least a Masters in Nursing to teach (most don't even care what your focus was), and FNP students gain varied experiences. I don't feel like there's a huge emphasis on rural nursing. The research project I did focused more on online education, and they were fine with that. I don't plan to do anything in rural nursing, I chose the program because it was online, inexpensive, and I liked that it was an actual brick and mortar school (I know people who have had good and terrible experiences with some of the schools that are online only). The instructors are all nice and helpful.

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I recently applied to CMSU for the FNP program for fall 2014. I am interested in hearing any info about your experience in this program. I don't know anyone who has attended here. I work full time nights and have little kids so I'm wondering how it all will play out. Also I have been trying to find out their pass rates on the certification exam and haven't had any luck here either. Are the instructors helpful? How was it finding a preceptor? I live in St. Louis so will be attending from a distance. Thanks!

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I recently applied to CMSU for the FNP program for fall 2014. I am interested in hearing any info about your experience in this program. I don't know anyone who has attended here. I work full time nights and have little kids so I'm wondering how it all will play out. Also I have been trying to find out their pass rates on the certification exam and haven't had any luck here either. Are the instructors helpful? How was it finding a preceptor? I live in St. Louis so will be attending from a distance. Thanks!

Did you get in??

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I applied for Spring 2015 (early, I know) and received an email saying I would be notified after September 15 regarding their decision. The wait seems like forever!

For those in the program or starting in the fall, what is the class sequence for the first couple semesters?

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You have to sign up for classes yourself. Therefore you pick what classes you want to take each semester. That is if they are available...

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Did anyone take the "graduate statistics" class required prior to admission? If so, did you have problems transferring the credits?

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Anyone else starting this program in the spring?

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Tele.

I got accepted to the FNP program and start Spring 2015

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Specializes in PACU, GI, Cardiac, Utilization Review.

I applied for the FNP program at UCM with hopes to start Summer 2016. Any feedback would be appreciated. I was wanting to take pre-requisite class for the Behavioral Statistics class but UCM indicates there is no class to take to be prepared for the graduate statistics class. I had a 3.5 GPA with my BSN and I am alumni from the UCM BSN program. Curious how many nurses they accept into the program each time and the success rate for completion?

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