University of South Alabama NP program

[rachelaleanRN2B]

Hi,

I am researching grad schools and became very interested in the University of South Alabama's ENP (dual FNP/ACNP) online program. I am interested in knowing how competitive the program is regarding acceptance. I have a GPA now of 3.3, 2.5 years ER experience in a level one trauma center, 1 year of trauma icu experience, 3 years of management experience, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and will have (hopefully) my CCRN cert when I apply. What are your thoughts considering the above information and your knowledge first or second hand on this university? Thank you for any information you can give.

Rachel

[Blessb]

I am doing well thanks for asking. I still like to recommend USA to anyone interested. I don't know exactly what negative things you are hearing about the DNP program, so far so good has been the report i have been hearing. You can visit this link for details USA College of Nursing - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and email or call for any questions [email protected] or 251-445-9412. Thank you, Blessb

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

Blessb, You are encouraging!

I am shopping for schools now. I just missed the deadline for fall start, so I'll try to get mine in for the spring start.

Any advice? (ooh, so broad a question...)

[Blessb]

Dear WKShadowRN,

Thanks for your kind words! Sorry you missed the deadline for falls. I will advice you to start working on your application ASAP don't wait until when it's too late. Start looking for a place to do your clinicals so that when the time comes you will not be dissappointed. I wish you the best of luck!

Blessb

[flipflopsRN]

I am about to finish my first semester at USA (RN with BS in other field--> MSN/NP ). I was pleased. I cut way back on work (only work few times/month to stay on payroll) and I have an 8 month old. Might sound easier than full time work and full time school but its not!! No kid and full time work would've been much easier. That being said, it was totally manageable. After reading bad stuff on here I was worried about the program but so far, aside from a few areas where timing and organization could be improved, I have had a positive experience. I feel supported by faculty and staff...in no way do I feel left alone. One of my classes (the graduate level one I think) had a ton of reading but I managed- I also found that much content was repeated in textbooks so...you can make your own decisions about how to handle that :) Assignment requirements for my first round of classes were very explicitly stated, which I appreciate very much. Lecture notes provided usually give hints as to which readings are needed for an assignment or exam, or which are most important so you can prioritize. I found that some textbooks I hardly used at all, and used the ones I "liked" more often. I have had A's and B's on all assignments thus far.

[lifesaver0211]

Hello everyone,

I just got accepted for the BSN-DNP (ER dual track) for Fall 2014 at USA. I hope the program is getting better.... I was reading the previous old postings but they were back from 2011. I heard that they are getting better... How is the program? I know its not gonna be a walk in the park but Im hoping someone will give good reviews about this program. Any thoughts? Any DNP ER-track students? Thanks

[Urtania]

I started the FNP/ACNP program last Fall 2013. Plan on learning everything on your own:) The cost is super cheap. There are >300 people in my specialty track, so I don't think it's competitive. Considering I didn't submit any letters of recommendation or a statement of intent, and I still got in, tells me their business plan is to have low cost tuition with a lot of students. Getting clinical sites set up is a joke. Myself and other students requested information early in 2014 to set up fall 2014 sites, but we didn't get info until after Summer semester started. As such, many places already have students set up from the local universities and programs. Everyday I consider transfering to a more expensive program with quality clinical sites, but the cost will more than double.

[GinRN777]

OK I started a fb group here USA Fall 2014 Dual Emergency/Acute NP class

for lack of a more creative name.

Anyone else have feedback on the dual degree? Are we allowed to do clinicals with physicians or just NPs?

[Urtania]

nothing has changed

[Urtania]

Only MD, FNP, and ACNP. Since your in the ENP program, you can't follow WHNP or PNS for those specialties.

[Ozzy84]

i wonder how many week each course ?

[FuturePMHNP, MSN, RN, NP]

Wow, I wish I would have read this post before wasting money and time applying to this school! lol...

[miteacher, ADN, MSN]

Is anyone on here in the program now? What do you think? I'm applying for the program now. I am a newer RN, about 2 years of med-surg and telemetry experience in a busy urban hospital. What type of background do you come from? What is the balance like between work and school?