USF FNP Fall 2020

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Hi everyone, I recently applied to the University of South Florida's Fall 2020 FNP program. I didn't see a thread started and would like to hear from anyone else who has applied and share updates on the interview and acceptance process. Best of luck to all of us!

Specializes in Peds/Geriatrics.
40 minutes ago, PerformanceApp123 said:

CONGRATS, Wildflower8! That’s good news! ?

Still praying for mine!

41 minutes ago, PerformanceApp123 said:

CONGRATS, Wildflower8! That’s good news! ?

Still praying for mine!

42 minutes ago, KatGirl said:

I received my admission letter today for the DNP FNP program Fall 2020!! So excited! Can’t wait to meet you all! And CONGRATS to all who got in ?

Congratulations

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I am currently finishing up my FNP at USF (Graduating with MSN-FNP in 6 weeks).

I just got my acceptance today for the USF MSN to DNP Program.

Future USF Triple Alumni (BSN, MSN, DNP) with a dual doctorate (DC/DNP)

Anyway, for those who are accepted, CONGRATS! If you have any questions you can always PM me!

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Specializes in Peds/Geriatrics.

Just trying to get some clarity... are the interviews just for DNP candidates? Are they meeting and sending out acceptance emails monthly?

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I applied for MSN and was interviewed. I was told after my interview that the recommendation gets forwarded to the committee that meets monthly to make the final decision. Hope you hear something soon!

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Specializes in Peds/Geriatrics.
8 hours ago, Wildflower8 said:

I applied for MSN and was interviewed. I was told after my interview that the recommendation gets forwarded to the committee that meets monthly to make the final decision. Hope you hear something soon!

Thanks Wildflower8. I hope to hear something soon too.

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On 3/23/2020 at 4:03 PM, jacquisosa said:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/161079568305204/

This is the link for the Class of 2023 FNP, and yes I opened the facebook account for DNP program, but you are welcome to join if you are masters. We can all share info and help each other out.

I requested to be in the group but haven't got an acceptance for it.

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17 hours ago, Chiro2Nursing said:

I am currently finishing up my FNP at USF (Graduating with MSN-FNP in 6 weeks).

I just got my acceptance today for the USF MSN to DNP Program.

Future USF Triple Alumni (BSN, MSN, DNP) with a dual doctorate (DC/DNP)

Anyway, for those who are accepted, CONGRATS! If you have any questions you can always PM me!

It won't let me PM you but I was just wondering how much of the program for BSN-DNP is in person? I was told by my academic adviser on which classes would be in person and would be online. It looks like the majority is online. I don't live in Tampa so I was going back and forth on deciding if I could really commit. I decided I would go forth and in the long run it would be worth it. If you have any information about classes and what not I can also send you my schedule! Thanks

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3 hours ago, Chloe Chase said:

It won't let me PM you but I was just wondering how much of the program for BSN-DNP is in person? I was told by my academic adviser on which classes would be in person and would be online. It looks like the majority is online. I don't live in Tampa so I was going back and forth on deciding if I could really commit. I decided I would go forth and in the long run it would be worth it. If you have any information about classes and what not I can also send you my schedule! Thanks

On-campus time will depend on a few factors (I.e. Full-time vs Part-time & your Concentration). I know classmates that commute from different areas of Florida (as far as Orlando & South Florida). It may be a bit of a challenge in the first few semesters. I am full-time in the MSN-FNP program so I had to be on campus a few times per week during the 1st & 2nd semesters. You should get a program plan with your acceptance which will give you an idea of the coursework you will have for your track.

The first few semesters in the full-time track require more on-campus time for Advanced Health Assessment & Advanced Diagnostics courses. I cannot speak to the part-time track. After the core courses, most of the program is hybrid-online with certain dates that you are required to be on campus. These dates occur at least a few times per semester for live class & OSCEs (Observed Structured Clinical Examinations).

Another thing to consider are your clinical hours. You will have to do 180 hours of clinical for each of the 4 courses with a clinical component of 720 hours (I.e. Adult I, Adult II, Peds, Special Topics). For FNP this is usually 2-3 days/week in an outpatient setting. The good news is that you are placed by USF for your clinical so you do not have to find your own, however, they cannot guarantee you will be placed near your residence. If you know a provider what is on USF's approved list, you can request to arrange your own clinical site which is what I did.

As far as the DNP portion of the program, I am not sure because I am still in my last semester of the MSN-FNP program. I will enter the MSN-DNP program in August, however, my schedule will be different than someone who was BSN-DNP.

One thing to note is that we all take the same core coursework and many of the same classes for the first 5 semesters; which is the completion of the MSN. After that, the DNP portion begins for those who are in the BSN-DNP program.

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Can the folks that are accepted could you leave some stats? Please?

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I was accepted for the Family Health MSN Program— been a nurse for 10 BSN GPA 3.93. Hope you hear something soon, I know the waiting sucks!

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Hello, also applied and awaiting acceptance ?

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I am still “under review” hoping to be invited for an interview ??‍♀️

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