University of Rochester MSN 2019

Netzi81 · Mar 18, 2019

I started their FNP program in January, once they received the packet they email or call you to schedule an interview. I was interviewed by the director of the program. They basically want to know why you want to do it, how you are going to fund it, if you have support and what do you want to accomplish with the education when you are done. Good luck! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

rpresto706 · Mar 18, 2019

Netzi81, thank you for the information.

rpresto706 · Mar 18, 2019

Netzi81, thank you for the information. Was your interview set up after the application deadline or before?

Netzi81 · Mar 21, 2019

A couple weeks after

Nurse NA · May 6, 2019

Can you please update me how much we need to pay for course,

I see credit is $1500 are we going to get any scholarships.

naptimeRN · May 7, 2019

On 3/18/2019 at 1:39 PM, Netzi81 said:
I started their FNP program in January, once they received the packet they email or call you to schedule an interview. I was interviewed by the director of the program. They basically want to know why you want to do it, how you are going to fund it, if you have support and what do you want to accomplish with the education when you are done. Good luck! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

HI! I was wondering how you like their program so far? I am in a program in Buffalo and considering transferring and U of R is one of the few schools that has the FNP program in the area.

Netzi81 · May 7, 2019

So far so good! I find it challenging but doable. I also like that they find your clinical sites for you. I would recommend it!

rpresto706 · May 29, 2019

On 3/18/2019 at 1:39 PM, Netzi81 said:
I started their FNP program in January, once they received the packet they email or call you to schedule an interview. I was interviewed by the director of the program. They basically want to know why you want to do it, how you are going to fund it, if you have support and what do you want to accomplish with the education when you are done. Good luck! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!

Thank you for all of this great information, I interviewed earlier this month and I really hope to get accepted into the program. How did the university give you your admission decision? Via e-mail, call, or through paper mail.

Netzi81 · May 30, 2019

I received an email. Good luck!

Netzi

dianearc, BSN, RN · Jul 25, 2019

Hello all, I come bearing gifts, just kidding, I come seeking answers ?...anyway, in all seriousness, can anyone kindly tell me about this program? I am considering applying for the January 2020 start. How hard was it to get into the program? What were entry requirements? What are the schedules like? Are they mostly days or evenings? If so, what are the class start and end times? Are there people working while doing this program and how is scheduling working for you? Is it doable, with work? I have no kids & have a supportive fiancé, I currently work as a floor RN and will continue working full time and plan on taking their FNP program part time. Any thoughts? Or Anyone in the program that may help?

Netzi81 · Aug 1, 2019

On 7/25/2019 at 5:40 AM, dianearc said:
Hello all, I come bearing gifts, just kidding, I come seeking answers ?...anyway, in all seriousness, can anyone kindly tell me about this program? I am considering applying for the January 2020 start. How hard was it to get into the program? What were entry requirements? What are the schedules like? Are they mostly days or evenings? If so, what are the class start and end times? Are there people working while doing this program and how is scheduling working for you? Is it doable, with work? I have no kids & have a supportive fiancé, I currently work as a floor RN and will continue working full time and plan on taking their FNP program part time. Any thoughts? Or Anyone in the program that may help?

Hello! There are really no requirements besides having decent grades in your bachelors and having experience. After you apply you have a interview where they will ask you about your support system, how you are going to pay, how much are you planning to work (they recommend you don't work, or work as little as possible). Then they let you know if you get in. Which pretty much once you have the interview if things go well you get in. The class times vary. I have had classes that are once a week from 2-4:30 pm. I have online classes that I have to go to school to take the exams or you can have them proctored at home by camera. I have a class coming up in the fall that is Thursdays 8 am-4:30 pm. So it varies. I have not started clinical yet but when you do, all they do is set you up with the NP or MD that is going to teach you and you coordinate your schedule with that person. I am doing the program full time while working 36 hours (it is crazy though) every waking moment of my life is school when I'm not at work. When I try to have a social life I don't do well. It really requires commitment and your family understanding you won't have time for birthday parties, movies, dinner outings- all you have is school. Going part time will make it more doable but don't let the part-time fool you it's still a lot of work. I told work about school before accepting the position and they have been supportive. It's good that your fiance is on board cause he will be picking up the slack! I like the program but it is the HARDEST thing I have EVER done in my life. School has always come easy to me and there have been times in this program that I have been hanging on by a thread. I will tell you that I feel like I'm in this all alone. I have the support of one or two other students but other than that I feel like passing or failing is up to me but I haven't had a connection with any instructors except for one. Even though it's a small program it has a big school feel to it. So if you need small classes and connecting with the teachers to do well this is not the program for you. Good luck!