University of South Alabama - Fall 2022 FNP Admissions

[EireannRae]

Hi all, just finished submitting my application to start in Fall 2022. I've heard that acceptance takes 6 weeks from the deadline. Would love to connect with anyone else playing the waiting game.

[TiffGarrett]

8 minutes ago, caity0218 said:

I just got my acceptance to the Spring FNP/ENP program! 

Me too! We need to connect! 

[BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN]

On 6/21/2022 at 7:03 AM, Kheventing said:

Yay, I got mine as well!!

How long after the deadline did it take to actually hear back?

[Labordelivernurse1, BSN]

Is anyone in the program right now? I applied for fall 2023 but also got into the university of west Florida and I'm trying to do a pros and cons list. Can anyone whose enrolled answer some questions for me?

1) what is the passing grade for classes? If it's a B do they do plus and minuses? Or is it 80% and above?

2) how are the classes taught? Are there PowerPoint or is it just "read these sections of the book?”

3) are the tests open book or all proctored?

4) overall do you like it and when you pick the school again? 
 

thanks! 

[BiscuitStripes, BSN, RN]

Labordelivernurse1 said:

Is anyone in the program right now? I applied for fall 2023 but also got into the university of west Florida and I'm trying to do a pros and cons list. Can anyone whose enrolled answer some questions for me?

1) what is the passing grade for classes? If it's a B do they do plus and minuses? Or is it 80% and above?

2) how are the classes taught? Are there PowerPoint or is it just "read these sections of the book?”

3) are the tests open book or all proctored?

4) overall do you like it and when you pick the school again? 
 

thanks! 

I had started the program in the Spring but dropped out because I've decided to leave nursing, but thought I'd try to help you out.

1.  B is passing, I believe they do use +/- grade system but >80% is passing

2. This will be instructor dependent, but from the classes I took and what I gathered from students further ahead, they're all powerpoints and teach yourself via textbook.  I was told there were a couple professors that use prerecorded videos later in the program, but that's not the standard for the program.

3. All tests are remote proctored and you have to buy a subscription which costs about $400 for the length of the program.  The first three semesters (if attending full time for 2 years) are "core" classes, which include pathophysiology, advanced assessments, advanced pharmacology, and a few other classes.  These classes are open book/open notes.  The track specific classes (I.e. adult-gerontology I) are proctored and no notes/books.

4. I didn't finish the program so I can't really say.  It was okay, I think you get out of it what you put into it.  Some people I've talked to loved it, others hated it. 

[Labordelivernurse1, BSN]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 

[el645ci]

Can any of you who started any of the MSN/DNP  specialities tell me how you are liking the program? Is it well organized and do you guys feel it is a good program or regret your decision?