University of South Alabama MSN/BSN-DNP Psych NP 2012

sheronep, MSN, RN · Apr 17, 2012

thats more than I received. Sounds positive to me.

tiff3058 · Apr 18, 2012

I received a phone call that I was tentatively accepted into the program but am awaiting the letter later this week for the post master's psych-DNP program. Hopefully I can link up with others attending the Aug 2012 DNP intensive in AL. I am a FNP (licensed last summer) but wish I would have just gone straight into a Psych NP program and I would have been alot further in my psych career than beginning it now. It is a highly competitive program from what I hear and very rigorous I have heard from some.

Good Luck to all!

Tiffany

Ms. Nikki, ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Apr 18, 2012

That's great tiff. The DNP was really good. Great info. Campus & bookstore is really nice. The work is challenging, especially if you work full-time. Your ability to write, APA format, nursing research, PDF files, and real world advanced practice nursing is about to become your best friend or worst enemy. Give yourself the time. I highly suggest if you're full-time, make plans to get part-time at least by your 2nd-3rd semester. It'll help u a lot. Good Luck! & Congrats! It's a great journey!

CassB · Apr 18, 2012

Congrats tiff! One more week of waiting for letters (I hope that's all...lol). I only applied to USA and only the BSN-DNP. Now I'm wishing I would have applied to the MSN track as well to better my chances. I received a student ID number from the financial aid office yesterday. I'm getting my hopes up from every little thing lol.

tiff3058 · Apr 21, 2012

Thanks Cass. I have not received a student ID number yet so I am still nervous. The wait is killing me. Ask them about the MSN program. They may be in a position to transition you over. Good luck to you as well.

tiff3058 · Apr 21, 2012

I appreciate your comment. I NEED to know what to look forward to as I embark on my next journey. I will make certain to look at my work demands. Can you recommend any helpful books or texts I can use that might enhance my learning.

nf0772 · Apr 23, 2012

Finally received my acceptance letter from USA for the Fall 2012 BSN-DNP Psychiatric (Family) NP Track!

Has anyone else heard anything? Looking forward to linking up with some future classmates..

CassB · Apr 23, 2012

Congrats nf0772!! I'm still waiting on my letter. I live quite a ways from AL though so it might not get here today . I applied for the same track as you.

Ms. Nikki, ASN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Apr 23, 2012

Tiff, Nothing at will help you more than the required & recommended text in each class, except the APA book. You will need ONLY the format they tell you to buy & that exact edition. You will need to read it throughout. You'll even be tested on that book.I suggest NOT buying any APA formatting software or anything offering to put it in APA format for you. Many students have been burnt that way. Do your own work & know your book as 20% or more of each assignment can be lost off of simple APA mistakes. The first class may or may not be as forgiving, but you will see what I mean.#2 Find a clinical site now. Talk to a psychiatrist or Family NP about the possibility. You'll be surprised how quickly clinical time will arrival, & the paperwork/contracts is steep. #3 get your bills low & your work requirements lower (I now work only part-time after almost making a C in my class). BSN-DNP students can only make a maximum of 2-C's throughout the entire curriculum then you're put out. Some people made a C in their first class--such a long way to go still & that thought alone is scary. Post-Masters students can only make 1-C. I hope this helps! Congrats again!

CassB · Apr 24, 2012

I received my acceptance letter yesterday! I'll be in the Family Psychiatric NP BSN-DNP. I am also excited that we do not need to travel to campus for the orientation. From what I read, I believe it will be held online for Fall 2012. I would love to speak to any classmates! :)

njgreen1 · Apr 24, 2012

Does anyone think this program is better than Drexel's program?

njgreen1 · Apr 24, 2012

Exactly how long is this program?