University of South Alabama DNP Fall 2011

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i applied to the dnp program at the university of south alabama (usa). i am extremely excited, but was wondering what are some of the stats of people that have previously been accepted to the program or that are applying. i would also be interested to hear some peoples perceptions of the dnp program as they have progressed through it.

thanks.

here is the actual name southalabama Fall 2011-FNP/ACNP dual role.

Specializes in School Nurse.

So whats the deal with all USA's specialties? If I want to work in a family practice clinic would I want to take the Advanced Emergency dual track? I don't want to work in an ER :) so am a bit confused - I want to be able to work with all ages so don't want Acute or Primary Adult.

Add: Sorry forgot to put more info - I have my BSN, and am going to be applying to several online programs over the long weekend. I really want to start sooner than later so am looking into a BSN to DPN in addition to the MSN.

Hello!

I am also joining the Fall 2011 ENP-DNP class. And of course would LOVE to network prior to the orientation. I asked the program director if there was any sort of process in place for this and no dice. Hope all is well and look forward to meeting everyone!

Lisa

Hey Hope!

Thanks for the encouraging post. I've chosen the Adult Gerontological Primary Care NP. I am so excited! I've been in primary care for over five years. I love it.

See you in August!

Greer

Hey Greer,

We are in the same group it seems. Looking forward to meeting you in August! Are you already in Mobile? It sounds like many of the students are coming from different states. I did my undergrad at USA CON and I'm excited about returning for the DNP. The new CON looks great!

Karin:nurse:

Specializes in NICU.

Hello, I was accepted to the DNP-NNP program for the Fall 2011 semester!! Does anyone have any information or reviews of the Neonatal program? Looking forward to starting classes and meeting fellow students...:lol2:

Specializes in OB, Inf Control, Empl Hlth, Navigator.

I just finished my 3rd semester with USA DNP...

My biggest complaint with USA is that I am a very information needy person (a "West" / planning personality by their orientation testing) - most of the instructors fell into "East" /big picture. Orientation was spent in a lecture-type setting learning about praxis, mind mapping, learning styles, and about the biomedical library - all things that will help you write papers, etc. The down side is that I didn't get any of the information "I" needed - about the final project, types of assignments, how the classes were set up, additional costs, etc. - one year down and the slow dole-out of information is still my biggest beef - for *me*, everything seems very last minute (but I am from Michigan and perhaps that is a North/South geographical difference?)

We did briefly at the end of one day break up into our specialty groups so we could meet & greet with each other and the specialty coordinator.

Orientation(s) are broken out by specialty, with each group going at a different time (when you are ready to start clinicals), and then the big orientation each fall for new students.

There are great people in the program - there is a good, supportive group on facebook (search: USA DNP) - they are sanity touch-stones and very helpful with info.

Congrats to you all - there is help if you merely ask! You will make great friends with some of those you meet.

Lisa

Specializes in OB, Inf Control, Empl Hlth, Navigator.

PS- I am in the BSN-DNP Advanced Emergency Nursing (FNP/Adult gerontological acute care dual role). It is not 'just' for ED :-)

It is really developed for rural practitioners since you may not have as many 'specialities' available and may need to serve a much broader populace.

Lisa

Specializes in Med-Surg/ Long Term Care.

@ Greergary: I would love your advice, information, and opinion on the Adult/Gero Primary Care NP @ USA! I'm currently in the program and will starting clinicals in Aug 2012. I never see anyone post about the primary care NP program. I'm very excited and anxious.

Thanks,

Shugrn2010

Specializes in Perinatal and Nursing Informatics.

I would have to agree that just reading chapters and taking a test every two weeks doesn't work for me. The online factor doesn't bother me but for classes like advanced assessment and pathophys, I am not sure that this works....at least for me. I am reevaluating as well......

I was accepted in the NP program and very disappointed.. it is online and you are given chapters to read and take test every two weeks with no discussion in between by anyone except the other students regarding the study questions.. I went to University of Phoneix for MSN and MBA so I am use to taking online courses.. anyway I dropped.. and trying to evaluate if this is something i really want to do or should I just go to another program..

but good luck to all of you.. your this is my experience.. it may work for you..

Specializes in Cardiovascular Recovery.

@Equus419...

Lisa,

I am curious to know more about some of the items you mentioned such as additional costs, final project, what to expect of the 1st year classes, which professors to try to take (or not), how easy or hard is it to get classes during registration...

Please post or PM me if you don't mind. I don't know my "personality" type but I don't particularly care for surprises :eek: My pitiful need for control.

Otherwise, I am very excited about getting started :monkeydance:

I am applying to the BSN-DNP program with the dual role track, and am wondering what your experience has been. I have been in critical care setting for 4 years now and want to be able to practice with all ages and I think this is the best way to do that. Correct me if I'm wrong though. I want to be an NP and don't want to have to go back for another degree ever again, lol. I love the acute care aspect as I am young and enjoy the hospital setting, but I know as a get older I will want to be able to work with a doctor in the office setting. Do you think my ideas align with what this program offers?

Thank you

Specializes in Med-Surg.

My first class has been interesting. You have to be an independant learner..

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