USF FNP fall 18

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Hello! Anyone out there applied to usf FNP or any ARNP program at usf for fall 18?? What are your stats? GPA, experience, do you have a BSN? When did you apply. Let's all keep in contact! I'm planning on applying within the next week or so.

Hmm ok so this is my situation, applied February 13, my nursingCAS application was 100% complete, still just says "verified" now I am reading posts for those who have been already notified of acceptace and interviews and I have been notified of NOTHING at all, no change in status or anything...I emailed the program to follow up. I thought that they would close the application date which was March 15 THEN start reviewing their applications but from what others are saying this is not true. hmmm now I am really starting to wonder. HOWEVER I am in my last semester of the BSN program at USF...not sure if they are waiting for that? I am a nurse of 8 years, critical care, charge nurse, leadership and volunteer roles, 3.9 GPA...so I am just kinda losing sleep over this one...

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If your NursingCAS Application was in "Verified" status, then it was completed and submitted to USF. I believe that they review, interview, and admit on a rolling basis which is why you read that some of us have gotten acceptance while others have interviewed and are still waiting for an answer.

I finished my application for the MSN-FNP program on 2/4/18, it was "verified" on 2/13/18, and I was selected for interview on 2/21/18. When I interviewed (Mid-March) I was told that the definite admits would hear back within a few days after spring break & the rest of the admission decisions would hear back after the last group of interviews by mid-April. I received my recommendation for admission on 3/26. I read that some others that interviewed back in December were admitted as early as January.

Did you apply to the MSN or DNP program? I read a post earlier in the forum that someone called to speak with a program advisor about their status, but had not received an interview at the time either.

With your GPA, experience, leadership, and volunteerism, I don't understand why you haven't heard anything yet or at the very least been contacted for an interview. (Especially since you are a current USF Student). Perhaps you should make a phone call to an admissions advisor. I hope you find some answers, Best of luck to you!

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Thanks for your response. I did send them an email today, I know it is Saturday, to reach out to them. I feel like they are waiting for my final grades to be posted? Who knows...I'll keep you updated... congrats to all of you who have been accepted!

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Hello, I was recently accepted to the Fall 2018 USF MSN NP program, AGPC track. Has anyone else on here been accepted to that track? I'm so excited for this program to start and I believe we are all taking the same classes no matter what track or MSN vs DNP for the first year at the very least. I currently live in south Florida near Miami and also work down here. I'll be a full time student and I'm wondering if I can continue to live and work down here for at least the first fall semester, if not longer. It seems like people are saying the first semester is all online. I know I'll have to move up to Tampa at some point, I just don't know when.

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Hmm ok so this is my situation, applied February 13, my nursingCAS application was 100% complete, still just says "verified" now I am reading posts for those who have been already notified of acceptace and interviews and I only see that my application has been under "review" since 2/23/2018...I emailed the program to follow up. I thought that they would close the application date which was March 15 THEN start reviewing their applications but from what others are saying this is not true. hmmm now I am really starting to wonder. HOWEVER I am in my last semester of the BSN program at USF...not sure if they are waiting for that? I am a nurse of 8 years, critical care, charge nurse, leadership and volunteer roles, 3.9 GPA...so I am just kinda losing sleep over this one...

My husband was in his final semester of the ASN-BSN program at USF when he applied last spring for the MSN-AGPC program (fall 2017 start). He submitted his application in January (deadline was February 15 last year), was offered an interview in March, interviewed March 7th, received email notification of acceptance April 13th, and is currently in the program. He did have a bachelor's degree in another field. Thought that information may be helpful to you as he was in a similar situation. I recall the only difference for him was his actual admittance was obviously conditional upon his final grades and BSN degree being conferred, but no delays otherwise. He had a 4.0 ASN and 4.0 BSN, 2.5 years experience, CEN, and some other leadership and community involvement.

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Hello, I was recently accepted to the Fall 2018 USF MSN NP program, AGPC track. Has anyone else on here been accepted to that track? I'm so excited for this program to start and I believe we are all taking the same classes no matter what track or MSN vs DNP for the first year at the very least. I currently live in south Florida near Miami and also work down here. I'll be a full time student and I'm wondering if I can continue to live and work down here for at least the first fall semester, if not longer. It seems like people are saying the first semester is all online. I know I'll have to move up to Tampa at some point, I just don't know when.

PM me. My husband is in the MSN-AGPC program (fall 2017 start). You are correct in that all concentrations and the MSN and dnp programs are together at first. I'm a bit confused about the postings on here regarding on-campus visits/classes being required because everything has been 100% online and multiple people that attend or have attended various program tracks have told me it was nearly 100% online except for your actual clinical hours. In fact, even though we both currently live and work in Tampa and will now both be attending USF, we are planning to move this summer to the Space Coast because it's primarily online.

However, I am definitely going to be calling or going in to get clarification about their in-person requirements and/or offerings. I will update if I receive new information and you should do the same, as well.

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I began AGPC tracke fall of 2017, so I believe the curriculum is still the same. The first semester, Organizational and Systems Leadership course has 3 live sessions to attend. The second semester, Health assessment course has bi-weekly live sessions, therefor, you have a little time should you manage your time well, before you need to move to the Tampa area. Congratulations on being accepted.

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Specializes in Neurology, Psychology, Family medicine.

There are many classes that will require twice weekly visits. Health assessment / Diagnostics are all in person, unless the curriculum has changed.

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MSN-FNP Concentration here!

Is anyone else here considering attending the program full-time?

Any current or past students have insight to the courseload for full-time versus part-time?

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Specializes in Neurology, Psychology, Family medicine.

I have a little insight. Part-time vs full time is a matter of a class. So it will really depend on which classes are scheduled for that semester as you'll receive a plan of study and you cant really deviate from it. Course load wise it depends. The first half of program mixes in the patho/pharm/assessment/diagnostics with your research/theory/etc classes. The "research" classes are almost exclusively paper based for that will be determined with your ability to write referenced papers. Some can write an 8 page paper in a day others take much longer. Next the science portions, time requirement wise are absolutely doable but me personally find they lack at times and if you include third party resources time becomes short. Finally, clinical portions are busy but doable. Time is strict if you again branch out of "mandatory knowledge" thats presented.

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I have a little insight. Part-time vs full time is a matter of a class. So it will really depend on which classes are scheduled for that semester as you'll receive a plan of study and you cant really deviate from it. Course load wise it depends. The first half of program mixes in the patho/pharm/assessment/diagnostics with your research/theory/etc classes. The "research" classes are almost exclusively paper based for that will be determined with your ability to write referenced papers. Some can write an 8 page paper in a day others take much longer. Next the science portions, time requirement wise are absolutely doable but me personally find they lack at times and if you include third party resources time becomes short. Finally, clinical portions are busy but doable. Time is strict if you again branch out of "mandatory knowledge" thats presented.

@lwsoccjs, BSN

Thanks for the insight. If you begin the program in full-time status, is it possible to change to part-time if circumstances arise?

How many credit hours per semester are typically taken during the full-time study plan, 9? 12? 16? I assume that it takes approximately 1.5 years to complete the MSN full-time which is about 4 semesters, at 52 credits that would be approx 9-12 per semester depending on how many credits each course/clinical is counted.

Lastly, what are your thoughts on working during full-time study? I am in a unique situation because I have my own clinic and make my own hours. I see patients 2-3 days/week, but I am also considering picking up some work as an RN in outpatient (urgent care). I completed my BSN at USF in the accelerated second degree program and worked full time while taking 21 credit hours/semester. I know the MSN is a step up academically.

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Specializes in Neurology, Psychology, Family medicine.

Full time is 3 classes. Part time is two. So 9-10 credits depending of the classes taken at that specific semester. So yes 1 1/2 yrs. I have a heavy bias concerning working while in school. So I will give my opinion but please know fellow students usually do not agree with me. Also everyone's situation is slightly different. Me personally I dont believe in working full time in school. #1) Is it possible= absolutely. #2) Will you pass boards if you do= most likely, if you have the ability to memorize Leik and Hollier questions. So by now you probably have an idea of difference between minimum competency and atleast in my opinion required competency. At the end of the day people have proven you can do school, raise children and work and pass. I just do not believe you can do all at 100%. There just is not enough hours in the day. No one can study as much working as if they were not working thats just a fact. I consider school a full time job with a high responsibility. It's my sole responsibility to go well beyond the minimum needed for our competency boards. Whatever you decide I wish everyone luck. :)

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