USF MSN Fall 2019

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Hi all!!

I just wanted to start this thread for anyone who applied to the University of San Francisco's Fall 2019 MSN-CNL program. I know it is still early days but I am already anxious about hearing back!!

Hi everyone! I reopened my FB account so I would be able to create a FB group for this cohort. This way we can all get to know each other and help each other with the step by step tasks we were given.

It is under "USF (Orange County) ME-MSN Cohort 8" My name is Yasmine :).

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An email blast just got sent out regarding the wait list. Congrats to all that made it in

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25 minutes ago, AmpedNurse said:

An email blast just got sent out regarding the wait list. Congrats to all that made it in

It's crazy that they could admit you up until the day of the first day of class.

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Who here got admitted from the waiting list? I got waitlisted again until Aug 20. Sigh.

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On 7/1/2019 at 11:28 AM, AmpedNurse said:

An email blast just got sent out regarding the wait list. Congrats to all that made it in

So I was on the wait list, but did not get an email, nor is there an update in my account/portal. I don't know what that means, but I'm assuming that those higher up on the wait list got this email. Did anyone else not get the email?

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Check your spam folder (email). My portal is not updated either, but I did receive an email stating they'll keep me on the waiting list until Aug 20.

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Hello All,

Can anyone tell me how to become a Family Nurse Practitioner after the two years in the ME-MSN program. This program seems great, but my goal is to be an FNP and the info page on the USF website doesn't mention anything about this. Is it an extra year after you get your MSN to get the FNP?

Thank you all so much!

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1 hour ago, IzaKhan said:

Hello All,

Can anyone tell me how to become a Family Nurse Practitioner after the two years in the ME-MSN program. This program seems great, but my goal is to be an FNP and the info page on the USF website doesn't mention anything about this. Is it an extra year after you get your MSN to get the FNP?

Thank you all so much!

You would have to apply to a post-master’s certificate program specifically for FNP. I believe it takes about two years depending on the program. However, you might be better off going for a DNP since they will eventually require all NPs to have their doctorate.

This program specifically only allows you to get your RN and CNL certification. There are other programs where you get your master’s in NP, but they take 4-5 years. So all in all, the amount of time will roughly be the same. Hope that helps!

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Thank you so much for your response, that was very helpful. I am applying to two Entry Level Masters programs that in total take 3-3.5 years, and upon graduation you will receive your RN, MSN and NP license. The two programs are 130k-160k and both start in Summer and Fall of next year (2020) and now I am very worried that they will change the requirements. A part of me thinks I will be okay, but another part thinks it will be a waste. Do you think this change could happen in 4 years? Do you think once I am an RN, MSN, NP, I am sort of grandfathered in if they do end up making the change after I am complete?

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3 hours ago, IzaKhan said:

Thank you so much for your response, that was very helpful. I am applying to two Entry Level Masters programs that in total take 3-3.5 years, and upon graduation you will receive your RN, MSN and NP license. The two programs are 130k-160k and both start in Summer and Fall of next year (2020) and now I am very worried that they will change the requirements. A part of me thinks I will be okay, but another part thinks it will be a waste. Do you think this change could happen in 4 years? Do you think once I am an RN, MSN, NP, I am sort of grandfathered in if they do end up making the change after I am complete?

They were supposed to change this in 2015. It’s been a slow change, but my professor thinks it’ll happen within the next five years or so. No matter how early or late you get your RN, MSN, and NP, you will still be required to get a doctorate. It’s similar to how hospitals are no longer accepting ADNs and requiring RNs to get their BSN. You might be able to slip by and get your NP licensure and practice for a bit while this change happens, but you’ll have to go back for your doctorate sooner or later. My friend who has been a NP for years just recently went back for her doctorate as well.

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Asuza has an option for NP cert after their 2 year Entry Level MSN. Looking into applying there also. No extra schooling. Charles Drew's NP takes about 8 months to get NP cert after their ELM-MSN program.

I don't think USF takes another 2 years to become NP after MSN-ELM. If that's the case, that will take about 4 years or so. Sigh. ??‍♀️

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It seems so odd to me that an organization would make you go back to school if you are already experienced and solidified in your current position. For instance, if you are an MSN-NP and have been working for a particular organization for a lets say 5 years, what do they do, make you go back to school? Demote you? Fire you, give you an ultimatum? So do ADN-RN's that are currently in the hospital with years of experience have to go back to school or else...

I think if you make the cut off, then you are okay, but for new students, it will be an issue.

I don't know, its all speculation. I think my plan will stay the same. I will go for my MSN-NP, and then work, and then do a one-two year online DNP program if need be.

This is all so confusing and a bit stressful and I really appreciate everyone's help!

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