University of West Florida (UWF) FNP thoughts?

[FutureFNP1975]

Can anyone that’s in the program or done it give me some insight into theirs? Do you go there for a skills lab? How are the instructors? Do you feel prepared? Amy information is appreciated.

[Bepositive2024, BSN, RN]

I am also considering to apply at UWF. There are not many reviews

 

 

 

 

[LIAMIAMINURSE]

HI!!

I AM TEMPTED TO SIGN UP AT UWF..THERES NOT ALOT OF REVIEWS OR INFO ON THEIR FNP PROGRAM BUT THEY ARE CCNE ACCREDITED AND HAVE A HIGH GRADUATION RATE..I AM WAITING ON MY ADVISOR TO WRITE BACK ON THE COUPLE OF QUESTIONS I ASKED HIM

DID ANY ONE ELSE SIGN UP???

[DialysisRN34, BSN]

I am currently in my first semester of UWF's FNP program.  So far, so good!  I was drawn to the program mainly due to price, it's a public institution, and being essentially in my back yard.  It's a fairly new program,  and my cohort is either the 3rd or 4th.  I was very surprised how competitive it was to get in, 200+ applicants and only 60 accepted.  I am finding the classes challenging, but doable. I work a full time job and have young kids.  I know it will become more of a challenge when clinicals are introduced.  I like the online format, but its not as flexible as I was hoping it be. It is a full time program, no part time or flexible option. The instructors are very invested in us, supportive, and easy to communicate with. However, like all graduate programs be prepared to teach yourself.  Also,  lots of busy work reminding me of my BSN program,  but I think this is universal in all programs.  Once again,  I just started but I am very happy with my choice. 

 

Hope this was helpful

[LIAMIAMINURSE]

Thank you so much for taking the time to give me a quick overview! 
 

Im still waiting on acceptance or denial!! I applied in Feb I believe.. for the august date & still haven’t heard anything! I hope I get in... the money is great for the program. 
How many classes at a time do they make you take? Is it all online?

 

I wasn’t able to find a lot of info because the program is rather new so I came on here hoping someone was already attending ...

[Bepositive2024, BSN, RN]

I have applied to FNP program for August. I am kind of nervous to start here because I don't think there are any OOS students. School does not have any info on state autorization. I inquired about it and answer was " Its student reaponsibility to find out from their state's BON. 

[LIAMIAMINURSE]

Yeah I asked my rep and all they said we have to wait for decision. It seems very competitive because it’s such a small cohort. Hopefully we get in!! I’m in Florida but Miami ... so I will be online 

[DialysisRN34, BSN]

Just FYI we didn't get notification of acceptance until three weeks before classes started....it was very nerve racking.....?

I actually found out that I was accepted by checking my status via my UWF profile.  It was three days later when I got official acceptance by email. 

[surgicalsteph]

I'm thinking of applying. For Jan 2024. How was the classes? Somone said its 100% self taught. No PowerPoint lectures or anything helpful. your on your own.  Is that your experience? 

[DialysisRN34, BSN]

@surgicalsteph

My main reason for going to UWF was price......beginning to end (including books) was 25,000.00.  Every other program I looked into was 40 to 60 thousand!

At the time I was there, very little direct "teaching" was provided.  Some instructors better than others, but yes very self taught. However, that's the norm for most online programs (it was no different than my BSN online program that was at a different school). I graduated with a 4.0 and I passed boards (they provided a prep board course, which made all the difference) first try, one month after graduating (also worked full time). It wasn't an easy program, but it shouldn't be. Believe me, you want to be prepared when done, because when you get a job they want you to hit the ground running (no where gives NPs an orientation period). If I had to do it again, I would use the same program. I have heard, since I left, they have taken students' compliants of not enough instructor support and guidance seriously and changed the curriculum.

I hope this helps you make a decision.........

[surgicalsteph]

DialysisRN34 said:

@surgicalsteph

My main reason for going to UWF was price......beginning to end (including books) was 25,000.00.  Every other program I looked into was 40 to 60 thousand!

At the time I was there, very little direct "teaching" was provided.  Some instructors better than others, but yes very self taught. However, that's the norm for most online programs (it was no different than my BSN online program that was at a different school). I graduated with a 4.0 and I passed boards (they provided a prep board course, which made all the difference) first try, one month after graduating (also worked full time). It wasn't an easy program, but it shouldn't be. Believe me, you want to be prepared when done, because when you get a job they want you to hit the ground running (no where gives NPs an orientation period). If I had to do it again, I would use the same program. I have heard, since I left, they have taken students' compliants of not enough instructor support and guidance seriously and changed the curriculum.

I hope this helps you make a decision.........

YES THIS HELPS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPLYING. 

[UWF-FNP-student]

I am currently in the program.  There is zero guidance. It is 100% self-taught.  Reflective analysis by the instructors may or may not consist of 3 words (my longest). You'll need to be prepared for this.  They also bring in questions not in the text or assigned chapters, so don't limit yourself by "assigned chapters", and be prepared to expand your education on your own.  Also, my first semester, students were arguing, and successfully, test questions.  The UWF answer was to shut down this opportunity. You will not have the opportunity to review questions and answers and will have to deduce on your own where you are deficient in either knowledge or test-taking skills.  What I am saying, come into the program realizing you are on your own, and work hard from that.  It's a means to an end, and the real question is how much are you willing to invest to ultimately graduate yourself? If it's not worth it without some institutional resources helping you, or you want actual instruction, this isn't the program for you.