University of South Alabama MSN program

elkpark · Dec 7, 2009

In general, at any school, there is a lot of writing in MSN programs.

peaceful · Dec 8, 2009

Hi,

I sent you a PM about our study group for USA students starting Spring 2010.

Thanks,

Peaceful

graceofone · Dec 8, 2009

Hi everybody,
I am new to this board, actually I just become member yesterday (12/06/2009). I wonder if anybody in this board currently attend University of South Alabama nursing program (MSN-NP track)?. I got accept in Psy-NP track for spring, 2010. I have 10+ years experience as ICU RN in USA. Last years I change my nursing field from ICU to Psy nurse due to burn out and want to try something new and I absolutely love it. I was original from another country where English is not first language. I am kind of nervous because I heard that graduate program need extensive writing skills. I would like to know that which subject (courses) are require extensive writing assignment. Do this subjects require extensive writing assignment? Advanced Nursing Research, Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing, Advanced Nursing leadership Roles and Concepts, Health Care Policy and Economics, Advanced Nursing Assessment. Can anybody who used to attend this class in USA, please share their experiences about these class with me? And how hard it to get a pass grade (B). Thank you so much in advance. Pam

Those are all extensive writing courses with the exception of Assessment. Quite a few have longer 10-12 page assignments and strict APA...

amberfnp · Dec 13, 2009

I'm in my 5th semester at USA (FNP program~class of Dec 2010). I have taken all the courses you mentioned. Assessment had a SOAP note or 2 and an assessment video. The other courses were mostly writing, some with tests, some without. I honestly don't recall which class it was, but I think only one of them had a paper more than 10+ pages. There are many "threaded discussions" where you (or a group) are given a topic and you post/crosspost.

In my opinion, the research class was the hardest, probably because I just wasnt interested in it and the reading was very dry. Those were the harder papers to write and the harder tests, for me anyways, and I still got an A.

I got all A's and 1 B in the courses you mentioned, which are pre-reqs for all the NP tracks. I don't know anything about the psych track, however, this semester was a whole new ballgame that I just don't think I could've imagined. Considering the amount of reading, clinicals, assignments, working, kids, etc (taking 4 classes)...I went into finals with 4 A's, then got the blow to my ego when I landed with 1 A and 3 B's~still not bad but I expected better of myself. The amount of reading is insane and some test questions are just downright nit-picky! I really don't know how it compares to other programs, online or traditional, but I've been told many times that online courses are in general much harder.

Good Luck to you!

MSNtobe · Dec 14, 2009

Hi,

Thank you so much for reply. Can I have your e-mail address?, I am not sure if I can do that since I am not premium member.

amberfnp · Dec 14, 2009

MSNtobe,

Just PM'd you with my email and accepted your 'buddy' request.

ROLO · Dec 18, 2009

:dancgrp:USA is pretty much a "writing school." I prefer papers to exams, so that is a good thing!

KeshaJRN · Dec 22, 2009

I am new to this site and I have also been accepted into the MSN program at University of South Alabama. I am in the Adult-Gerontology NP track and will be starting in Spring 2010 as well. I totally understand the anxiety and worry. However, remember, if we have come this far, we can make it!!!

KeshaJRN · Dec 22, 2009

I am also starting in Spring 2010. Please include me in the study group if possible.

KeshaJRN · Dec 22, 2009

please send info at [email protected] as well. I will also be starting in Spring 2010. Thanks

peaceful · Dec 23, 2009

Please PM me so I can include you in study group for USA.

Thanks,

peaceful