USA Fall 2011 MSN/FNP program

I'm starting a post masters in the adult/gero np program at USA this fall. I still need to complete my patho, pharm, and adv. assess. classes. The program will take the same time to complete as if I started from scratch... I just don't have to double up on classes every semester. I emailed the nursing department about the orientation and she said it's different for everyone, but most do it the summer(August) before clinical rotations start. So for me that would be next summer. She also said our advisor will direct us. As far as the negative posts, I have a friend who just finished the PNP at USA, and passed boards. She felt the program was good, doable, and didn't have any major complaints. I have applied to 3 schools, SLU, USA, UAB. I've been accepted into SLU and USA...still waiting on UAB, but I'm going with USA. It is not far from New Orleans, and alot of nurses from the area have gone to their bridge program before it was available in New Orleans. I feel good about it, so far I've emailed the school a few times and have always received an answer within 1 day. Congrats, and keep in touch...I register August 1 for Patho...what classes are you taking?

I will be taking theoretical foundations and physio-pathological bases of advanced nursing. Thanks for the information.

I'm in the family psych NP track for fall 2011. I transferred in 9 credits so I'm not sure what I'll take in the fall. I have taken advanced Patho, advanced Pharm, theoretical foundations and policy( but I'll have to retake policy since they only take 9 credits). I guess I'll see what they offer.

Sue

Congrats, it's great that you are getting credit for those classes. I agree about chosing to retake policy over theory.

Dana

Is anyone starting USA fall 2011 MSN/FNP program. If so do you you know when the orientation dates will be? Also, any recent grads with any advice or atleast what I can expect. Would like to hear something positive, it seems that I keep finding negative things about their program.:)

I wrote u in the other forum but then I seen this one I'm so excited to start soon

I will be taking theoretical foundations and physio-pathological bases of advanced nursing. Thanks for the information.

Ill be takin these same classes

Im ready to get this started. I have heard so many negative things I am starting to secong guess my choice. I was also accepted to two other schools. I am going to stick with my first choice. After I have enough post I will send you my contact info.

Okay great

After a lot of soul searching, I think i'm going to stick with USA as my choice. I am also planning on taking nurs 545 ...physio-pathological basis in the fall.

i am starting in the fall and taking the same classes as you all- patho and theory. my concentration will be adult/gero cns. i applied to uab but am going with usa- so far i have been happy with all forms of interaction with them- telephone, email. very organized at this point i sent my acceptance package on friday priority mail to arrive yesterday in mobile and then this morning then sent an email confirming they received it!

there is a facebook group called [color=deepskyblue]university of south alabama college of nursing grad students if any of you would be interested in networking. it is closed to public content.

i am going to enjoy my last month and half before the games begin!!!

Thank u and I agree I have been very pleases and are choosing then over uab

I am in the adult/gero program fall 2011 and have had the same feeling with USA. So far I have had prompt responses, and feel the program has been on the ball with answering questions and making me feel comfortable with my decision to attend USA vs UAB.